Botox

Botox (Botulinum toxin) is a pure protein, isolated from a micro-organism, like most of the drugs we ourselves use today.Botox Injections, cause a noticeable improvement, and it has been the one of the most successful cosmetic procedures performed around the world; the people have been very satisfied with it. It is completely safe and it improves the skin in a way that would look natural and very pleasant to the eye.

Procedure

  • Getting Botox takes only a few minutes and doesn’t require anesthesia.
  • Botox is injected with a fine needle into specific muscles with only minor discomfort.
  • It generally takes three to seven days to take full effect, and it is best to avoid alcohol starting at least one week before the procedure.

Recommended For

Your doctor may decide that you are a good candidate for Botox if:

  • Ideal candidates for BOTOX injectable are 18 years of age or older, in good physical health, are not pregnant or nursing.
  • You have moderate to severe facial wrinkles.
  • The wrinkles are located in areas that Botox can treat, such as around or between the eyes, on the forehead, or around the neck.
  • You have realistic expectations for improvement.

 Not Recommended For

As much as you may want to reverse the signs of aging on your face, not everyone is a great candidate for BOTOX. There are certain situations, medical conditions and skin-specific characteristics that may disqualify you from receiving BOTOX, such as:

  • Deep scarring in the facial skin
  • Certain skin disorders around the planned injection site
  • A very asymmetrical face
  • Very thick facial skin
  • Certain neuromuscular disorders
  • Ptosis (drooping eyelids)
  • Existing weakness in the facial muscles
  • Diabetes

If you have any of the above conditions, make sure you tell your dermatologist.

Benefits

  • Enhances Natural Beauty. 
  • Improves Many Health Conditions. 
  • Non-Invasive and Fast Procedure. 
  • Nearly Immediate Results. 
  • Inexpensive Cosmetic Procedure. 
  • Lasting Results.
  • Customizable Treatment Options.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do Botulinum Toxin / Botox Injections Work?

Botox works very effectively on the nerve signals, reducing their intensity, so that the facial muscles won’t contract any more, and therefore the wrinkles and lines on the skin overlying these muscles will not appear.

What are the side effects of Botox?

  • Pain, swelling, redness or bruising at the treatment site.
  • Flu-like symptoms.
  • Headache.
  • Neck pain.
  • Upset stomach (indigestion).
  • Temporary drooping eyelids (ptosis).
  • Eye irritation or redness.