Botox® : smoothing out life's wrinklesFDA-approved for cosmetic use, Botox is a safe and effective treatment for the temporary smoothing of furrows between the brows, crow's feet, and forehead lines. Botox smoothes away wrinkles by weakening the underlying muscles that create them. Treatment generally lasts up to 4 months. Common questions about Botox What is Botox?Botox is a natural, purified protein that was originally used by opthamologists to treat twitching of the eyelid. It has been proven to be a safe, reliable, and effective treatment for reducing wrinkles since 1982. If you'd like to learn more about the Botox, go to the Allergan Corporation website at www.botoxcosmetic.net for more information. How does Botox work?When you frown, smile, squint, or use any other common facial expression, your muscles contract under your skin. When you do it over and over, the result can be wrinkles. When you have Botox injected directly into these tiny muscles, it blocks nerve impulses to the injection area and prevents further muscle contractions. This relaxes the muscle and smoothes the skin over that muscle group. In some cases, with repeated treatments, the wrinkle can actually disappear. The effects of Botox are confined to the treatment sites: It does not travel through your body. Should I use Botox?Botox may make sense for you if you'd like to smooth out horizontal forehead lines, frown lines between your eyebrows, and crow's feet around your eyes. However, if you are pregnant, ask your physician if you should get Botox injections. What results can I expect?Botox temporarily smoothes out crow's feet and forehead wrinkles. The treatment takes about 10-15 minutes, but the results won't show for 3-5 days. Although results may vary from person to person, the effects usually last 3-5 months. Often, repeated treatments can lead to longer-lasting effects. |
