See the lines around your eyes and on your forehead get deeper every day? Got another set of wrinkles just days after finding the last one? Maybe it’s time to consider going for botox injections.
What It Is
Botox injections are a kind of non-surgical cosmetic procedure and are a popular treatment for reducing wrinkles. The brand name Botox is derived from Clostridium botulinum, a botulinum toxin type A. In high doses, the toxin can cause botulism, a medical condition widely associated with food poisoning and paralysis, according to MedicineNet.
What It Does
Administered in small doses and injected into specific muscles, botox treatment induces muscle weakness. It prevents nerve signals from getting to the muscles. As a result, the muscles don’t contract. In the absence of contractions, the muscle tissue is able to soften and relax, reducing the depth and severity of the wrinkles.
Where It Works
Botox injections dramatically reduce crow’s feet as well as frown lines. The toxin is also effective for treating wrinkles caused by aging. Wrinkles that are a result of sun damage, however, might need stronger anti-aging treatments.
How It Works
The procedure doesn’t take longer than a few minutes. The discomfort from the injection is mild so administering any anesthesia before the procedure isn’t necessary. The full effects take at least seven days before it shows. Make sure to keep away from alcohol one week before your scheduled treatment to ensure the best results. Also, remember to keep away from anti-inflammatory drugs or aspirins 2 weeks prior to the injection to help ease the bruising.
How Long It Lasts
Expect the effects of the botox injections to last from four to six months. As effects gradually wear off, muscle contractions will start to come back. This is when a re-treatment becomes necessary. In addition, repeated treatments can help train the muscles to soften and relax longer. The more treatments you go for, the less severe the wrinkles will be. That’s why retreatments can be even more important than the first one.
What Side-Affects Are There
There’s bruising to be expected. Headaches are also a possible—though rare—side-effect and are often within 24-48 hours. Eyelid drooping may also occur. Since the substance moves around, remind yourself to leave the treated area untouched for 12 hours after the treatment. Also, don’t lie down for the next three to four hours, to make sure you prevent a case of eyelid drooping, which can take at least three weeks to disappear. To hear more about a botox treatment, call us up at the Las Vegas Weight Loss Center. We’ll be happy to assist you in any way we can.
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