About Botox
Botox needs no introduction as it is one of the most popular cosmetic enhancement procedures. It is the simplest & most affordable way of treating wrinkles and fine lines from your face; a great way to turn back time. Botox is short of Botulinum toxin, which works by paralyzing the muscle it is injected into. When administered into facial muscles, Botox helps in reducing wrinkles and providing a more youthful appearance to the individual.
A substantial amount of people are opting for this procedure as early as their 20s or early 30s as a means of delaying the aging process.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Botox® work?
The popular cosmetic injectable Botox contains a neuromodulator called botulinum toxin. When injected strategically into muscles, this neuromodulator deactivates specific motor nerves. Motor nerves, as opposed to sensory nerves, are responsible for controlling muscle movements.
You might wonder how temporarily paralyzing specific muscles can smooth common facial wrinkles. Certain wrinkles are only partially linked to skin laxity. They develop in areas where your skin creases when you make facial expressions. Botox targets the overactive muscles responsible for forming these wrinkles to make them disappear for months at a time.
Results from Botox are only temporary, lasting around four months with each round of injections. If you’re pleased with your results, you can visit Tural Aesthetics and Weight Management to renew your injections and enjoy longer-lasting results.
Which wrinkles can I treat using Botox?
The wrinkles formed by facial expressions and subconscious muscle movements are called dynamic wrinkles. These are the type that Botox can treat. Other wrinkles that form because of skin laxity and sagging are not treatable using Botox, but you may be able to reduce them with other treatments like dermal fillers.
Some common examples of dynamic wrinkles you can treat with Botox are:
- Crow’s feet
- Forehead lines
- Frown lines
- Lip lines
- Bunny lines
- Chin dimples
Botox can serve other cosmetic purposes too, like lowering your upper lip to reduce the appearance of a gummy smile or reducing the appearance of your jaw muscles to give your face a slimmer look.
What should I expect when getting Botox injections?
The team at Tural Aesthetics and Weight Management promises a smooth Botox treatment with minimal discomfort. They have an intimate knowledge of your delicate facial musculature and carefully target only specific muscles while leaving others alone. Because of this, you won’t experience any unwanted facial paralysis from a Botox treatment.
After establishing your goals, the team may offer options to numb your skin such as local anesthesia or an ice application. Once your skin is sanitized and prepared, they use a syringe with a fine needle to inject small amounts of Botox into targeted muscles.
The number of injections you get depends on the depth of your wrinkles and the physical area you want to treat. The entire procedure usually takes just 15 minutes and doesn’t require downtime.