Anti-aging

During last few years botox has been developing as one of the most popular method for treatment of facial wrinkles and other cosmetic treatments. Botox is not used for treatment of facial wrinkles but it is also used for treatment of acne, treatment of eye muscle disorders like (crossed eyes, strabismus, blepharospasm), plumping up lips and alleviate migraine headaches.

What is botox?
Botox is derived form botulinum toxin A. It is a bacterium produced neuromuscular toxin. This toxin is very deadly but when this toxin is used in very small doses it is used for the treatment of muscle spasms. Actually botox is only the trade name of botulinum toxin. Botox has been proven safe by U.S Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of frown lines and eye muscle disorders.

How does botox works?
When botox is injected in the skin, it blocks the nerve impulses as a result the muscles are paralyzed temporarily. The muscles in which the botox is injected can no longer contract. This will cause the wrinkles to soften and relax. This can occur without damaging the muscle tissue.

How Long An Effect of Botox Lasts?
The effects of botox will last from 4 to 6 months. Muscles will start its action after this time period and the wrinkles and frown lines will re-appear but they will occur less severe because the muscles are being trained to relax.

Is botox treatment for you?
Only your doctor can answer this question. Basically it is used for people aged form 18-65. It’s actually for those people who want to see improvement in their facial wrinkles without undergoing a surgery or any painful procedures. But the patients who are suffering from neurological disease or who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use botox.

(You should not inject botox on those areas where you have an infection)


What are the possible side effects of botox?
Botox is only a temporary measure to get rid of wrinkles and its effect will last until 4-6 months of time. Some of the most common side effects of botox are nausea, headache, and flu like symptoms, pain and redness at injected area, muscle weakness and facial pain.

What is the cost of botox?
The cost of botox differs from site to site. Its average cost lies between 300-500.

You should undergo botox treatment only if the doctor who is going to perform this procedure is well qualified and reputed because there will be less chances of side effects when botox treatment is performed by an expert.