Botox treatment is some of the best known cosmetic treatment on the planet, and has become incredibly popular as a response to wrinkles and frown line issues. But why is it so popular? We`ll offer some of the reasons that Botox has become such a popular treatment all across the world. But first we have to ask, what exactly is Botox?
What is Botox?
To properly understand the benefits of Botox, it`s best to have an understanding of what Botox actually is.
Botulinum toxin?
Botox (Bo(tulinum) tox(in) is a protein derived from the rod-shaped bacteria Clostridium botulinum – known for causing botulism. This can cause people some worries, but as l0ng as the Botox made use of by professionals, it is very safe. Botox has a long history of service in the medical field, used primarily to stop conditions like lazy eye, excessive sweating neck spasms. This is because Botox is able to paralyse muscle movements; it prevents the signal sent by the brain to the muscles of the injected area. The excess movement of these muscles is therefore prevented. It was not until 1989 that Botox cosmetic treatment was considered.
Botox injections in the cosmetic world are used to handle the excess muscle movements of the face. Over the course of our entire lives, our faces constantly move and make a wide array of expressions. Whenever we smile or frown, for example, the muscles beneath our face contract and flex, and ‘grove’ beneath the skin. When we are young, these groves disappear as relax our expression (and the muscles) beneath the skin, but as we grow older our skin becomes more fragile and loses its ‘elastic’ nature. The result is that the expressions we make begin to leave distinct grooves and lines and wrinkles.
Botox can induce a limited sort of muscle paralysis in the faces muscles, allowing them to relax. The result is that the wrinkles and frown lines ease and in some cases, can disappear.
Botox Injections have a wide range of applications
Botox treatment has a wide range of potential applications when it comes to successful cosmetic treatment. If you are dealing with wrinkles or lines on your face, Botox injections are some of the most common and successful treatments on the market. Botox Injections and treatments from the Botox Glasgow Clinic Luxe Skin can help with:
- Smooth out forehead furrows, frown lines, crow’s feet (the wrinkles that form around the eyes) and bunny lines (wrinkles that can appear on the nose).
- Diminish the impact of neck bands.
- ‘Lift’ the corners of the mouth
- Improve the appearance of skin dimpling on the chin, helping to diminish the `cobblestone` look that can appear
These are purely the cosmetic treatments of Botox, of course. Botox is well known for its variety of medical benefits as well, having helped to aid people dealing with migraines and issues related to muscle spasms. Other conditions Botox can help with include:
- Excessive sweating
- Bell`s Palsy
- Eye twitching
Botox Brings Quick Results
Botox can begin to have effects as soon as 3 days after treatment. On average Botox treatment will take around two weeks to fully effect the patient. During this time the body is effectively working to manage and handle the dosage of botox. There is no real `downtime` with Botox either, with little need for the extensive rest that can often come with other forms of cosmetic treatment.
Botox is cost effective
In the case of cosmetic benefits, Botox provides one of the most cost effective solutions there is. Compared with surgical procedures, such as facelifts, Botox is extremely cost effective.
Non-Surgical
One of the major benefits of Botox is that the process is non-surgical. Not only does this make Botox significantly cheaper than alternative surgeries, but it also makes it far less intensive and stressful. It also significantly cuts down on the time that is required to invest in such surgery, as well as cutting down the potential ‘downtime’ that comes with cosmetic surgery hugely. The actual treatment time required for Botox can also be incredibly quick; in some cases the actual process of injections can last under 20 minutes. The only pain involved is often the prick of the needle. Botox merely consists of an injection. There are no incisions or cutting and little in the way of a `waiting period. The procedure to administer the Botox as well is relatively simple and short.
It isn`t Permanent
Botox is not a permanent process, unlike other forms of cosmetic surgery or adjustment. If one finds themselves uninterested in continuing using Botox, they simply have to wait for the initial treatment to wear off. While it will take several months, your face will ultimately return to its `pre-Botox` state given time.
It is Safe
Safety is always a major concern for people undergoing any kind of treatment or making use of any kind of drug, and Botox is no exception. Despite its nature as a neurotoxin and relation to botulism, Botox is widely regarded as a safe treatment when provided by a professional. While there have been cases of incidents or severe side effects relating to Botox treatments, these often:
- Were provided by untrained individuals or people masquerading as doctors
- Were `DIY` efforts – attempts by people to give themselves their own Botox treatments, often using internet bought materials
These cases of potential hazards to one`s health are unlikely to threaten anyone who makes use of a proper medical professional, as they always should. When using a professional and trained service, safety can be assured with Botox treatment. While side effects can occur (as they can with any kind of procedure), these are relatively minor (consisting of pains or bruising at the sites of injection). The medical world widely regards Botox as among the safest of cosmetic surgeries.