Botox
Information:
What is botox?
Botox is a substance derived from botulinum toxin A which is a
neurotoxin that is used clinically in small quantities to treat
strabismus and facial spasms and other neurological disorders
characterized by abnormal muscle contractions. Botox is also used
by cosmetic surgeons to smooth frown lines temporarily which last
for 3-6 months and have to be injected again.
History of botox:
Botulinum toxins were first researched in the late 1960s to treat
neurological disorders and for that otox
were first approved by the FDA in 1989 to treat eye
muscle disorders like blepharospasm, uncontrollable blinking, and
strabismus, crossed eyes and even for wrinkles. In 2000, it was
approved to treat cervical dystonia which is a disorder that causes
severe neck and shoulder contractions and as an unusual side effect
of the eye disorder treatment, doctors observed that Botox softened
the frown lines between the eyebrows. So botox came into
existence.
How does it work?
Every time when you smile, laugh or frown wrinkles are caused by
contractions of the delicate underlying facial muscles. Years and
years of making these expressions, thus causing a crease in the
skin, makes these creases permanent and for this no eye cream or
anti-wrinkle cream can smooth out these wrinkles. And hence botox
is injected into the affected area and temporarily paralyzes the
muscles so that you cannot make these creases in the skin and due
to this you will still have movement which allows you to still look
like you, but not enough movement to cause a wrinkle. Taking the
botox treatment you will look younger.
How much does botox cost?
Now-a-days many people, both men and women are turning to botox
injections as a method of reversing the effects of time on their
skin and turning back the clock and due to its increasing
popularity it has now become the most affordable and effective
wrinkle-reducing option available to the average consumer. Botox
injections prices vary. The average cost of botox injections in the
United States is $350 and the areas that require single injection
such as the area besides the eyes cost $400 to $900. For larger
surface areas such as the forehead can cost $600 to $1300 in US.
While in Canada, a single injection can cost from $300 to $500.
Side effects:
If you are pregnant and breast feeding or you are allergic to any
ingredients of botox it is recommended by doctor not to go under
botox treatment since it may result into any of the problems like
headache, flu-like symptoms, facial pain, nausea, double vision,
muscle weakness, temporary eyelid droops,etc.
Botox Injections For
Wrinkles:
skin so that the wrinkles disappear and hence Botox injections are
effective for wrinkles in the forehead, lower eyelids, and side of
the nose, and for frown lines, crow 's feet, and above the lip. And
they can be used in the neck also. There are...
Botox Injection
Problems:
What is the reason of botox becoming popular? Botox is a
non-surgical cosmetic treatment for moderate to severe frown lines
and it is generally used in people aged 18 to 65. It works by
blocking nerve transmission to temporarily reduce the...
Botox Erases Facial
Lines
Introduction The cosmetic form of botulinum toxin, referred to by
its product name botox which is a popular non-surgical injection
that temporarily reduces or eliminates frown lines, forehead
creases, crows feet near the eyes and thick bands in...
All About Botox:
A substance derived from botulinum toxin that works by preventing
nerve impulses from reaching the muscle in short causing the muscle
to relax. Botox is a medical protein that is injected into the
muscles of the face to minimize the appearance of...
Botox:
Botox is nothing but the trade name for botulinum toxin A. It's a
product that's has become popular now-a-days at a high rate for
getting rid of wrinkles in the face which is performed by
injections. It is most often used to soften and relax...
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