Botox is a commonly used injectable used to smooth out the wrinkles of the face and improve appearance. As we age fine lines and wrinkles develop across our face, but it’s not uncommon for young adults to receive Botox injections in their twenties.
Botox is a form of the Botulinum toxin Type A. It prevents muscle groups from overacting and creating wrinkles and folds in the face. A surgeon may apply topical anesthetic on the skin to minimize any discomfort. Once the skin numbs, the surgeon will place several tiny injections of Botox around the small muscles of the forehead and eyes that cause wrinkles and lines to be pronounced. After injections are placed a freezer pack may be administered to the sites of the injection to ease swelling and discomfort. Patients can return to their daily lives immediately.
Most patients see results by the fourth or fifth day after injections. After a week a gradual improvement should be noticed around the eyes and face and a youthful appearance should be restored. Good candidates for Botox are healthy individuals who wish to enhance their appearance and smooth wrinkles in problem areas of their face. If you have allergies to Botox or any of its preservatives, are pregnant, nursing, suffer from Eaton-Lambert Syndrome or Myasthenia- Gravis Syndrome Botox is not right for you.
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