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What is Botox? Botox is a medication that will ease wrinkles and relax muscles in facial areas and the neck. You can often achieve smoother skin and a younger appearance without surgery. Botox is injected directly into the specific treatment areas. The effects of the medication are temporary, usually lasting three to six months. What Botox can do for you.
How is Botox used?A few drops of Botox are injected with a tiny needle
into muscle that creates a wrinkle. When Botox is injected into a muscle,
it blocks the nerve impulse from reaching that area, and as a result, the
muscle weakens. As the muscle weakens, the skin overlying the muscle
relaxes and the wrinkles in the skin gradually soften and often
disappear. Does a Botox injection hurt?When Botox is injected there is an initial minor
sting for a few seconds. Once the injection is complete, there is usually
no discomfort. Where can Botox be injected?The most common area for the use of Botox are the
frown lines between the eyebrows, the horizontal forehead lines, and the
crow's feet. On occasion, some other areas may be treated as well.
How long does a Botox treatment last?The effects of Botox usually last three to five
months, at which time another injection is required. After several
treatments, the effects of Botox may begin to last longer, sometimes up to
eight months. How safe is Botox?Botox has been used safely and successfully in
opthalmology for over 10 years, and for wrinkle therapy for over 6 years.
In the amounts used for wrinkle therapy, the only possible side effects
are temporary and localized to the area of injection. Is the treatment for everyone?There are very few restrictions regarding Botox treatments. Patients who are pregnant or have a neurologic disease should not be treated. Ask Dr. McKinlay about Botox® |
