Botox Benefits and Results

Botox is used to inject into facial muscles in order to smooth wrinkles and frown lines. It is a prescribed medication. The reason for it is to prevent muscles from contracting and to diminishing all of those undesirable wrinkles in the face. You can also use it to improve facial contours like relaxing the jaw muscles while giving your face that natural jaw-line v-shape.

 

This treatment will entail the use of a purified protein that gets injected into certain muscles by means of a fine needle. Thus, safely and effectively blocking the nerve impulses that are responsible for the wrinkles which are caused by smiling and frowning.

 

It will take between 3-5 days for the muscle to contract and reduce the wrinkles along with lines to look less severe. it is only temporary and lasts for about three months. After this time, you will have to repeat the treatment.

 

With prolonged and regular use, the muscles are trained to contract less. As time goes by the areas that was treated will need less Botox injections to assure a natural and youthful appearance.

 

Make sure to consult with a certified Dr to perform this procedure.

 

Benefits

 

Botox derive from Clostridium Botulinum, which is a bacterium and if eaten could be dangerous. Although, it seems safe to use it as cosmetic. Botox is created in a laboratory. The freezing effect that it has on the muscles was originally used for treating spasms, particularly for the eyes.

 

Later they discover that it minimizes superficial wrinkles by freezing the face. Where there is no movement, there will be no wrinkles. This is a very popular to use for Botox.

 

Additionally, it’s also been proven that it is highly effective for treatment of migraine headaches.

It’s particularly a benefit for doctors and sufferers, because the side effects are virtually none. With most pain medication there is some side effects.

 

Botox may also be used for people with excessive sweat disease or hyperhidrosis. This is normally treated with anti-perspirants on prescription and in severe cases the relief is only mild. However, Botox can balance the problem and the condition will be relieved for numerous months at times. 

 

It is unknown how Botox treat the pain of migraines. Though, the experts believe it block the sensory nerves from which the messages of pain get projected in the brain. Also, with the muscles that are relaxed, the sensitivity is less with the onslaught of pain.

 

There is hope by the medical professionals that Botox might also be useful for pain of arthritis treatments. Studies have shown that there is improvement of function and less pain for various arthritis types. This can last between 3 – 12 months.  

Although, this is very promising, there must still be more controlled and larger studies been done, to be able to determine whether it will be a next major development for arthritis pain treatment. 

 

What to do before and after Botox treatments

 

Before

Make sure to choose an experienced and board-certified doctor to do the procedure. Success will depend on the technique and skills of the doctor to ensure that you receive good Botox. They must specialize in the anatomy of the face and also have done successful procedures for some years with little to no complaints from patients.

 

You need to be honest with your doctor about medicine you take. A full medical history must be provided to be certain that you are a good candidate for the procedure. 

The doctor needs to know about things such as:

Any herbs, supplements and medication that you take

Allergies you may have

Any illnesses, medical conditions or diseases you have

Medical procedures or treatments that you had or will have

If you are trying to conceive, are pregnant or breast-feeding

Also tell the doctor if this is your first time to receive the procedure

 

Ask questions and be sure that this treatment is right for you. Your doctor will be able to assist you on this matter. You and your doctor must understand and agree on the procedure. What it is that you want and which areas you want to have done, as well as what the final ideal results might be.

 

Be realistic in your expectations of what Botox might do for you.

 

To minimize bruising, you need to stop taking any medication that might make your blood thinner. Make sure to ask your doctor all the questions that you would like answers for ahead of the procedure. You must clearly understand everything before you do the procedure.

 

After

 

Avoid touching, massaging and rubbing your skin area where Botox injections was done for at least twenty-four hours. Doing this can spread the Botox to unintended muscles.

 

Avoid physical strenuous activities.

 

Don’t consume alcohol in large amounts.

 

For at least twenty-four hours you should not do chemical peels, facials or microdermabrasions.

 

Don’t take any medications that will thin the blood.

 

If you have any problems prior or after treatment it is best to consult your doctor. Botox treatments should not be taken lightly. Ask about side effects, and any issues you feel unsure of before having the procedure done.