Botox℗ injections as a treatment for wrinkles has been a mainstream methodology for eliminating wrinkles since the early 1990s. They have a proven track record of effectiveness and safety.
Botox℗ is the brand name of an injectable medication, actually a neurotoxin made by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is best known as a method of treating fine lines and wrinkles, though it has applications for other medical conditions as well.
How Does Botox Work?
Botox℗ injections use tiny amounts of botulinum toxin to ease the nerve signals in the face to smooth and prevent wrinkles by limiting use of facial muscles. Clients, on average, should start seeing results in five days, with full results shown after two weeks.
Botox℗ provides a more short-term solution than dermal fillers, but they serve a different role. Botox limits facial movements to both prevent wrinkles and somewhat smooth existing wrinkles. Dermal fillers plump or fill the areas that are depleted by wrinkles.
Botox℗ for wrinkles involves a short, outpatient procedure with minimal downtime afterwards. Noticeable results generally appear within the first 2 weeks. The natural-looking Botox℗ results usually last for up to four months before needing follow-up treatments.
Botox℗ has been FDA-approved for temporary treatment of moderate to severe frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead lines for the past 20 years. BOTOX® Cosmetic is the first and only treatment of its type to have gained that approval and is considered the safest treatment of its type.
In general, a follow-up Botox℗ treatment should be scheduled somewhere between three and six months after the initial procedure. Exactly how long afterward depends on a number of factors including where you are getting the injection, your age, your goals, and your state of health.
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