Botox and its effects
With growing age everyone is worried about wrinkles and dream to look young. There are many cosmetic methods and treatment to minimize the wrinkles of the face and one of them is Botox. Botox is a purified form of botulinum toxin which is injected underneath skin to smooth lines by blocking nerve impulses that trigger wrinkle-causing muscle contractions. Though Botox is popular as a temporary wrinkle eraser, this toxin actually has many more uses than just smoothing skin.
Botox has gained in popularity over the years for several reasons like:
- It's less invasive than a face lift and the results are immediate.
- With Botox, the swelling goes down within a day or two, and while a prick from the needle is visible immediately after having the Botox administered, most of the evidence is gone within twenty four hours.
- Botox is much cheaper and quicker than a face lift.
- Botox takes little time to administer.
- Botox is also temporary, so if you don't like the changed look you can resume your normal appearance within three to six months.
- It's painless.
Usage of Botox:
Temporary removal of wrinkles
on the face.
- Botox can be used for relieving constant pain due to headaches, backaches and general muscle aches.
- The injections are also used in treatments to reduce excessive sweating and muscle spasms.
- It is also used for plumping and smoothing lines in lips.
Botox treatment should not be taken by:
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Those taking antibiotics are at risk for an adverse reaction, however. Anyone who is taking an antibiotic is advised to make her doctor aware of this before being injected with Botox.
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Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are advised to postpone Botox injections until their little ones are no longer dependent upon them for nutrition.
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Someone with myasthenia gravis or Eaton Lambert syndrome.
Process of Botox cosmetic: Botulinum toxin is available in injectable form. The injection is given by a qualified health care professional in small doses over a targeted area. Botulinum toxin is always injected into a muscle. More than one dose may be required, depending on the condition being treated. The treatments are rather quick, usually taking only 10 to 15 minutes. If used as a wrinkle filler, the lines will slowly re-appear as the Botox breaks down towards the end of three or four months.
Some side effects of Botox treatment: Every treatment has some side effects. So whenever you feel any of them please inform your doctor.
- Droopy eyelids
- Indigestion or heartburn
- Tooth problems
- High blood pressure
- Nausea
- Muscle weakness
- Facial pain
- Headache
- Cough
- Back pain
- Sore throat
- Anxiety
- Dizziness
- Weakness
There are so many plastic and cosmetic surgeries available but Botox is the most popular in recent time. Before going for this treatment contact your cosmetic surgeon because every treatment depends upon your skin type and other physical conditions.
(Sources: wisegeek.com, life123.com, women.emedtv.com, chealth.canoe.ca, entertainmentwise.com)
