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Botox Injection Treatment

Botox Injections - The Trend

Not a day goes by that one does not see a Botox injections commercial on television or watch a talk show about the benefits and risks of undergoing a Botox injections treatment. Headlines have reported Botox injections parties. So it’s no wonder that Botox injections are an incredibly popular cosmetic procedure. It’s nearly painless and is done without scarring as the Botox injections are injected into the affected area.

What Are Botox Injections?

Botox is the brand name of the injections of the toxin manufactured by Clostridium botulunium, a bacterium. If a patient were to ingest this form of bacteria by means of food, botulism could occur and make them ill and potentially kill them. But scientists have discovered that the paralysis caused by the Botox injections can be used to the advantage of patients who are looking to improve their appearance. Approved in the 1980’s for medical uses—such as helping to stop uncontrollable blinking and lazy eye—Botox injections are now used to soften fine lines and frown lines, but can also be used in other areas. Further tests are being done to understand the full extent of Botox injection effects.

How do Botox Injections Work?

Botox injections do their magic by preventing the release of acetylcholine—the substance that lets the electrical messages get to the muscle. Since the muscle that has received the Botox injections can no longer contract, the lines can not appear—so the area looks relaxed and softer. Botox injections can be used on the face for forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet, and frown lines. However, wrinkles that are caused by sun damage or the effects of gravity will not be helped by Botox injections.

Suitable Candidates for Botox Injections

Good candidates for Botox injections treatments are those that are in general good health. Pregnant and nursing women are not advised to undergo Botox injections therapy due to its unknown effect on the fetus or the breast milk. Patients who are concerned about expression lines on their face are best suited for Botox injections, but a patient should consult with a qualified physician to determine if Botox injections are the right choice for their situation. Some patients may be taking medication that could interfere with the Botox injections, and thus may not benefit from the procedure.

Finding a Surgeon for Botox Injection Treatment

In terms of finding the right physician to do the Botox injections, a patient must research. It is not enough that a physician is able to do the Botox injections procedure; it is more that the physician does the procedure on a regular basis and has received comprehensive training. Because Botox injections have become so popular, many unlicensed practitioners are advertising their services for inexpensive prices. A patient may ‘get what they pay for.” And even if the patient does not get the proper results from an unqualified Botox injections practitioner, they may also experience dangerous side effects. Botox injections are made from a bacteria and it needs to be handled by someone who understands the possible effects. Botox injections can look very natural and not artificial when performed by a physician or practitioner with extensive experience.

Botox Injection Treatment - Procedure

The Botox injections procedure does not take long—usually about thirty minutes depending on the size of the area to be treated. A series of injections are given into the area to paralyze the muscles. It is not painful as the needle is very thin. Results may not be instantaneous, but within three to seven days, the results of the Botox injections treatment will be apparent. Botox injections are applied in muscles and nerves.

Botox Injection Treatment - Side Effects

Only minor discomfort is reported after the Botox injections procedure. Some bruising may occur after Botox injections, but it is temporary and will fade. Another common side effect of the Botox injections procedure is a headache that may last up to forty-eight hours, but this is rare. Some patients experience eye drooping, but this will resolve itself with a few weeks. This effect of Botox injections is the results of the Botox injections migrating to the eye area, thus a patient shouldn’t rub the area after the procedure is done.

Botox Injection Treatment - Risks

Although there are not a lot of risks associated with the use of Botox injections, there are risks with any surgical procedure. More often, those practitioners that are not experienced will cause damage to the patient’s face with the Botox injections. If an infection should occur, antibiotics can be given to reverse the damage. In other cases, the most reported negative effect of Botox injections is the patient’s dissatisfaction with their new appearance. Of course, this can be avoided if the patient and physician go over the realistic results of the Botox injections procedure.

Botox injections can be repeated as the results fade. Muscles can relearn to move, so the lines return and need to be paralyzed again. It is thought that Botox injections can be repeated indefinitely. Most Botox injections will last anywhere from three to six months, depending on the patient. However, over time, the lines that do reappear will not appear as severe as the original complaints.