In the beauty world, Botox® treatments are always trendy. Botox is a popular cosmetic treatment that can help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. The treatment uses small injections of a purified protein to temporarily paralyze the muscles that cause wrinkles, resulting in a smoother and more youthful appearance. In comparison to skincare products and other new technologies, Botox® is on the top when it comes to injectable wrinkle-smoothing treatments.

Botox® was approved by the FDA for cosmetic use more than two decades ago, and thus became the most wanted non-surgical treatment for beauty enhancement. Every year a huge number of people turn to Botox® to lessen the lines caused by facial expressions.

Another benefit of Botox is that it is a non-surgical procedure, meaning there is no downtime or recovery period. This makes it a convenient option for people who want to improve their appearance without going under the knife.

Botox is also a safe and effective treatment when administered by a qualified professional. It has been used for over 20 years and has a well-established safety record.

Aging is not the only reason that can affect the skin. Facial wrinkles can be formed by overusing muscles to make expressions. These lines are called dynamic wrinkles and the well-known examples are crow’s feet and vertical frowning lines between eyebrows.

As time passes and the skin gets older it loses its natural compounds like collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. It loses volume, hydrations and proteins that make it stretch. So the dynamic wrinkles that used to disappear when the skin was younger and freshe, actually stay on the face and can be seen even when the muscles are relaxed. Then these wrinkles become static and are visible all the time.

There are also some other factors that contribute to the formation of wrinkles such as environmental influences like too much sun exposure, stress and smoking.

Botox® consists of a botulinum toxin type A which is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. This compound actually represents an extremely purified neurotoxic protein that aims at nerves that are in charge of muscle movement. It freezes the nerves and prevents them from producing the signals which trigger any muscle movements. The result is that overactive muscles become relaxed and dynamic wrinkles are no longer produced. This fact is what makes Botox® so effective in preventing the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. After the treatment, your skin is smoother and more youthful.

Botox® injections have a wide variety of usage and can give a more youthful appearance in different parts of the face and body. Dynamic lines are most likely to appear in the upper face areas. They include:

• Crow’s feet on the outer corners of the eyes, so Botox® treatment can be used to remove these lines.
• Vertical glabellar lines between the eyebrows, that make people look angry can be reduced and made smoother.
• Bunny lines that appear on the sides of the nose bridge.
• Lines on the forehead which make people look worried or stressed can be reduced and make the skin more youthful.
• Hand rejuvenation - This wrinkle relaxer can restore a youthful plumpness to your hands in just 15 – 20 minutes

Botox® injections can turn back time and enhance your natural beauty. There are a lot of reasons why Botox® treatment is so beloved by patients at Anew Cosmetic Clinic.

• It is a non-surgical and minimally invasive procedure that leaves no scars.
• It doesn’t require anesthesia or incisions
• It is FDA approved procedure and it is clinically tested.
• There is no need for downtime after the treatment.
• Results represent a natural and subtle enhancement of the face.
• The benefits of Botox® are long-lasting if treatments are consistent.
• Botox® works really well in combination with other face and skin treatments.

Is it painful?	No since anesthetic cream is used
Is there any downtime?	No
How many sessions are needed?	One
How long does the procedure take?	15 minutes
When can I see the results?	After 7-10 days
How often should I do it?	Every 4-6 months

Good candidates for Botox® treatment are people who have dynamic wrinkles in the areas of their face and body that are treatable by Botox®. At Anew Cosmetic Clinic, before the treatment, specialists pay attention to patients’ needs and determine if Botox® treatment is best for them. People who especially have expressive faces tend to get wrinkles sooner so they could desire to start with Botox® treatments earlier in life.

People with some illnesses, skin infections or ladies who are pregnant or breastfeeding are not good candidates for Botox®. Also, people who are allergic to the ingredients that Botox® consists of should avoid it. Feel free to contact Anew Cosmetic Clinic for any additional questions you might have regarding Botox® treatment.

When you decide to undergo Botox® treatment first you will be consulted by Anew Cosmetic Clinic Cosmetic or Plastic Surgeons. They examine your face in detail and see what kind of facial expressions you actually make. They will ask you about your medical history and also the most important question - what goals you wish to achieve with Botox treatment. After the physicians confirm you are a suitable candidate, the treatment begins.

The Botox® treatment lasts very shortly, and it is just mildly uncomfortable so there is no need for anesthesia. The physician first cleans the area which will be treated and then injects Botox ®with a tiny needle into the targeted muscles. As already mentioned, you experience only mild discomfort during the injecting of Botox® and that is one of the reasons why this cosmetic procedure is so popular.

After the Botox® treatment, there is no downtime or discomfort. The most usual side effect is brief bruising which stops shortly after the treatment. It is recommended not to use aspirin or anti-inflammatory medications two weeks prior to the treatment because you will lower the possibility of bruising after the treatment. You can even apply skincare products or makeup right after the treatment.

Unfortunately, Botox is not permanent. Typically a Botox treatment lasts for about three months. But, it can last up to six months for some people. During those three to six months, it will help you look youthful and vibrant.

In general, Botox lasts 3-4 months. There will certainly be patients in which in lasts longer, in that 4-6 month range, or shorter, in that 2-month range. It is also common for first-timers to notice that it may not last as long initially but may last longer after the second treatment

There are some possible side effects that might occur after the Botox® treatment such as pain, burning, headache, swelling and itching in the area that was treated, but these inconveniences normally end in one or two days. A small number of patients can develop ptosis or eyelid drooping, but this also ends after three weeks. This side effect is likely to be caused if the injected Botox® is moved around the area that was treated, so you shouldn’t lie down flat for three to four hours after the treatment and also you should withhold from massaging the area for at least 12 hours.

After the Botox® treatment, three to seven days need to pass in order to see the first results and two weeks to notice the full results. Generally, according to people who tried Botox®, the injections can last from four to six months when corrective treatment is necessary. Generally, over time, your muscles actually stay relaxed and you learn how to avoid facial expressions which led to wrinkles at first. But, when you stop using Botox® your muscles start contracting again and new wrinkles will start forming again. You won’t need many Botox® corrections to keep your skin refreshed and naturally looking - two to three treatments a year will do the trick.

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Botox Brand names include: Botox®, Dysport® and Xeomin®.

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