When it comes to anti-aging treatments, Botox is probably the most widely known and trusted. While dermal fillers are great for replacing lost volume in the face and filling in the lines that result, Botox is better for resolving fine lines and wrinkles especially around the eyes and mouth.
Botox is one of the most popular
cosmetic treatments that does not require plastic surgery. That’s because it’s
nearly unbeatable as a treatment for fine lines, furrows and wrinkles. The
results can be seen soon after the treatment and offer lasting visibility. Here
are some of the advantages and benefits of Botox.
How does Botox treatment?
Botox is different from other
wrinkle reducing treatments in that it is not an dermal filler. When a client
comes into our office for a treatment, our trained treatment professional makes
a direct injection into a wrinkle, furrow or frown line. As a result of this,
the muscle beneath it is temporarily paralyzed. The affected area begins to
smooth out and can stay that way for up to four months.
The benefits of Botox
The benefits of Botox are so
numerous that injections are now the most widely used kind of nonsurgical
cosmetic procedure.
When used cosmetically, Botox Glendale CA is an excellent treatment to soften the look of lines, wrinkles and furrows. It is officially approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat frown lines and crow’s feet, though it is used to treat lines that appear on other parts of the face and neck. These treatments are long-lasting, but clients can return to their esthetician’s office for touch-ups. During a session, a doctor or esthetician injects the botulinin toxin into the problem area. The needle is very fine and most clients don’t need a topical anesthetic.
Botox is safe when injected by our professionals who understand the location and functions of the muscles in the face and neck.
What happens during the Botox treatment procedure?
After a client is determined to
be a good candidate for treatment, our medical specialist makes an injection
into the muscles that produce the wrinkles. The needle is so fine that most
clients don’t even need anesthesia. The number of injections that the client
receives will depend on size and extent of the affected area. Different
wrinkles may need a different number of injections. The typical session usually
doesn’t last more than 20 minutes.
Unlike plastic surgery, there’s
no downtime and the client can go back to work or return home soon after the
session. After the procedure, our clients usually rest for a few minutes with
an ice pack. It is best to avoid exercise or any strenuous activity for several
days following the treatment. It is important for clients to understand that
they should not to rub the treatment areas because that can because the Botox
to migrate to places where it is not needed.
Botox can also be used to treat a
number of health conditions. It is believed that Botox injections can reduce
the intensity and frequency of migraines.
