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Botox® Cosmetic has become one of the most popular treatments for facial wrinkles. Facial wrinkles can be divided into two categories: dynamic and static. Dynamic wrinkles are due to the action of facial muscles. Examples are prominent forehead creases, brow furrows or eye lines (crow's feet). Static wrinkles, on the other hand, are typically due to the cumulative effects of gravity, sun exposure, smoking, skin problems, poor nutrition, or genetic predisposition, such as lines around the mouth. Botox Cosmetic can effectively treat dynamic facial wrinkles.
What is Botox Cosmetic?
Botox Cosmetic is a purified protein that temporarily improves the appearance of dynamic facial wrinkles in people aged 18 to 65. During the treatment, very low doses of Botox cosmetic are administered through a few small injections directly into the muscles that cause that cause facial wrinkles. Botox Cosmetic works by blocking the chemicals that cause facial muscles to contract, making them relax and lessening the appearance of the wrinkles they create.
Botox is an FDA approved product which has been successfully used for therapeutic purposed for over 15 years. It was approved for cosmetic purposes in 2002.
What can I expect during the treatment?
Botox Cosmetic treatment is quick and minimally invasive. A few small injections are made into the muscles that create your facial wrinkles. The amount of Botox Cosmetic injected is individually determined based on your needs. The treatment generally takes about ten minutes. Discomfort is minimal and many patients compare it to the sensation of a bug bite. Some redness may be present at the injection site after the treatment but that usually resolves within a few hours.
What kind of results can I expect?
You can expect to see results within a few days after your treatment; however, the appearance of the areas injected may continue to improve for up to a week. Results generally last for between three and four months, after which Botox Cosmetic must be reinjected.
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