Botox injections are becoming more and more popular and this comes as no surprise. This wonder toxin can help you get rid of wrinkles on your forehead, eyes etc. for as long as up to six months.
Although Botox treatments can last up to six months, they more commonly last up to 4 months and repeat injections are advisable to maintain a wrinkle free appearance.
Wrinkles on younger people can have an adverse psychological affect on the person which in turn can lead to social, morale and general well being problems.
The removal or the act of making wrinkles appear less prominent on a person's face can boost morale and self confidence which can enrich someone's life.
Wrinkles are made when certain nerve cells within sub skin muscles release particular chemicals which cause a muscle contraction which in turn produces a wrinkle on the outside of the skin.
Botox prevents some of the release of these chemicals as well as paralysing the muscle which prevents wrinkles from showing on the outer skin layer. Results are visible within one week and can last for months.
Results differ from person to person. Some results can achieve a natural wrinkle free look. This is usually as a result of not 'overdoing' the procedure with more than recommended amount of injections across a period of time.
Adverse results from too many Botox injections can cause an unnatural look which can be described as expressionless where mannerisms such as smiling etc. are not as obvious as they would be natural due to the paralysis on the facial muscles.
Botox treatments are based on a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum which is actually a toxin. In non medical scenarios it can actually cause a life threatening condition known as botulism. However, the medical implementations of Botox injections are safe from this condition.
There are numerous Botox injection brands although most achieve the same result. There are also various uses of Botox injections which are not just limited to removing wrinkles.
Botox treatments can be practised by people holding a range of qualifications - from a doctor down to a nurse. We would recommend that if you are considering getting Botox injections performed then you would use a certified medical professional - preferably a doctor.
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