By Dr. Anand Shah It’s natural for people to wish for ageless skin; who doesn’t love to look confidently beautiful?
And when we talk about enduring charm, Botox treatment for the face is usually the first thing that comes to mind.
Isn’t it?
Youthful radiance is indeed what everyone dreams of. But did you know that the young skin of your dreams is just a treatment away?
Yes, and that is with the advanced anti-wrinkle treatment – Botox.
Botox is a protein formed from Botulinum toxin, which the bacterium Clostridium botulinum creates. Its injections can reduce the appearance of skin wrinkles, as well as help, treat some medical conditions too.
So, you might be knowing what Botox is, but maybe not how its works.
To make sure you’re clear about Botox treatment, here we are adding detailed information on what Botox treatment is, its procedure, results, and things to keep in mind before and after the treatment.
What Is Botox Treatment For Face?
Botox is a popular anti-wrinkle treatment used to relax muscles for younger-looking skin.
It’s the brand name of the drug, Botulinum toxin, a neurotoxic protein injected to temporarily paralyze muscles. It mainly uses botulinum toxin type A, specifically OnabotulinumtoxinA, for relaxing the facial muscle to help reduce facial wrinkles.
When injected into a muscle underneath the skin surface, it relaxes the muscle, resulting in a smoother skin appearance.
Botox treatment is minimally invasive, requires minimal preparation, and can be performed in very less time.
The treatment is completely safe as well as an effective treatment for fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes.
However, choosing the right surgeon to perform Botox treatment is crucial.
You’ll find many practitioners offering the treatment at cheaper rates, but we advise you not to fall into this trap as it can worsen the effects. Many untrained practitioners use cheap products for procedures that are not safe or what they show.
How Does Botox Treatment Work?
Botox is a neurotoxin that targets the nervous system, disturbing the nerve signaling processes that stimulate muscle contraction. This is how the drug causes temporary muscle paralysis.
For muscle contraction, nerves release a chemical messenger known as acetylcholine where never endings encounter muscle cells. Acetylcholine attaches to receptors on the muscle cells, which causes the cells to contract.
And the Botox injections prevent the release of acetylcholine to stop the muscle cells from contracting; that’s how the toxin helps the muscles to become less stiff.
What To Expect?
Botox temporarily blocks nerve signals and muscle contractions which helps in improving the appearance of wrinkles present around the eyes or between the eyebrows.
In addition to this, treatment slow downs the formation of new fine lines by preventing the contraction of facial muscles.
Post Botox Treatment
There is little to no downtime expected after the Botox treatment. In most cases, patients can resume their normal activities immediately after the treatment.
Noticeable results are expected within 1-2 days after the treatment and major results at 14 days.
The full effect of the botox treatment normally lasts up to 4 to 6 months.
How To Prepare For Your Botox Session?
To minimize any complications, it is better to prepare your skin before the session.
We recommend the following points to follow:
- Avoid drinking and smoking a week before your treatment, as it can affect the skin’s healing time.
- Take anti-bruising supplements 2-4 days before your appointment if you are bruise-prone.
- Avoid blood thinner supplements two days prior.
- Cleanse your face properly and make sure you don’t have any makeup on your face before the appointment.
What Is Botox Used For?
Most commonly used as a non-surgical cosmetic treatment, Botox has many other uses too. Botox abilities that you may not be aware of are:
Cosmetic uses
Mainly used for reducing the appearance of facial wrinkles, Botox is injected in many areas like:
- Eyebrows, called frown lines, glabellar lines, or elevens
- Around the eyes, known as crow’s feet
- Horizontal creases in the forehead
- Lines at the corners of the mouth
Medical uses
To treat a variety of medical conditions, such as:
- Severe underarm sweating, or hyperhidrosis
- Migraine
- Overactive bladder
- Eyelid spasms
- Cervical dystonia – a neurological movement disorder
Other conditions
- Facial redness and flushing
- Keloids and scars from wound healing
- Hidradenitis suppurativa – an inflammatory skin disease
Dos and Don’ts After Botox Facial Injections
Don’ts
- Lying flat on your back.
- Scratching or applying pressure on the treated areas.
- Activities that can cause flushings, such as sauna bathing and exercise.
Dos
- Icing the treated area repeatedly during the first 24 hours after injection.
- Avoid energetic activities for a few days.
- Continuing arnica or bromelain intake for a few days.
- Sleeping upright in the first few nights after treatment.
- Follow your dermatologist’s prescribed post-treatment skin care regimen habitually.
5 Common Myths About Botox
Myth 1 – Once you start botox, you can’t stop taking the treatment.
Fact – Botox treatment can be stopped anytime and will not affect your aging. You’ll continue to age normally after stopping.
Myth 2 – Botox is only used for cosmetic purposes.
Fact – As mentioned above, Botox has many other uses other than cosmetic purposes. In fact, it is used to treat migraines, sweaty underarms, and palms too.
Myth 3 – Botox can give you a plastic face.
Fact – False! An experienced doctor can give you a much more natural look without obliterating your normal expressions.
Myth 4 – I am too young for getting botox.
Fact – FDA has approved that Botox can be used above 18 years of age; hence there is no single perfect age for it.
Myth 5 – Results are immediate.
Fact – It almost takes 10-14 days for the peak results.
Outlook
There are many ways to reduce facial wrinkles, but it all boils down to one question – is that safe and effective?
Well, no one can stop your facial aging but can definitely help slow it down. And to achieve ageless, effortless young skin, there is no one else best than the Botox treatment.
Botox is an FDA-approved safe, and non-invasive treatment that effectively helps reduce facial wrinkles.
So if you are considering Botox treatment, then make sure you’re choosing the right doctor who is qualified to perform the treatment. Also, inform your doctor about your allergies or any medical conditions prior to your treatment to avoid any side effects.
At Musk Clinic, we have a qualified team of experts who have helped countless patients restore their youthful radiance.
You can be the next!
Book your appointment with Musk Clinic today to correct your skin problems.
