BOTOX - WRINKLE REMOVAL

Can't Get Rid of Wrinkles? Try Botox!
If you've begun to notice a persistent furrow in your brow, one that doesn't let up and always makes you appear tired and old, you don't have to suffer through it. There are ways of looking your age (or a little younger) and of making your appearance reflect the way you feel. Botox can smooth out that pesky wrinkle, and might even help keep future wrinkles away!

Botox is commonly used on the vertical wrinkles between the eyebrows, on the horizontal wrinkles across the forehead, and on crow's feet, or the angled wrinkles that appear on the sides of the eyes. Botox is injected in small doses right into the muscle that controls the wrinkle. The Botox causes the muscle to relax, and the skin to subsequently flatten out, smoothing the wrinkle.

What to Expect:
Patients can easily continue their day right after treatments, driving themselves back home or even to work. The results are not apparent immediately, but will appear several days after treatment. Once the smooth results show up, they'll remain for about 3-6 months. There are exciting studies showing that the duration of results increase with each subsequent Botox treatment, so regular Botox patients will be able to eventually get treatments less frequently.

Botox can be extremely effective on its own, but may be performed in conjunction with other aesthetic treatments for added benefits. Other such treatments may include a chemical peel, collagen, microdermabrasion, or laser skin rejuvenation.

Good to Know...
Botox have been used for over a decade as a wrinkle removal, and with safe and effective results. It has gained amazing popularity through the years. In fact, thousands of patients receive cosmetic Botox treatments each year.

Botox is also used by many people for the treatment of migraine headaches, hyperhydrosis (excessive sweating), and more recently, for bladder control. These are all off-label uses, though, and should be carefully discussed with your doctor only after the two of you have explored more traditional treatments.

Botox is quite a simple and safe procedure. The needle used for the injection is small enough that there is very little pain associated with the procedure. Patients often compare the sensation that is felt to a minor bug bite. As with any medical procedure, there are some potential risks to be aware of. Some of these may include bleeding, infection, or droopiness of surrounding muscles. This is rare and can be avoided through carefully choosing your doctor and then talking openly about the risks of the procedure with him or her.