Botulinum toxin is a neurotoxin that temporarily paralysis muscles. Bo (Botulinum) tox (toxin) is used to remove wrinkles and fine lines on the same principle of muscle paralysis. This treatment is used for cosmetic purposes as well as to treat muscular disorders, migraines, excessive sweating and some bladder and bowel issues.
The neurotoxin is introduced through an injection, in carefully calculated amounts, into problematic area. It prevents correspondence between the treated muscle and the nervous system thus paralyzing it. When used for cosmetic purposes, it means that the muscle does not move in a way that causes wrinkles or fine lines. It is used in an incredibly diluted form and has no side effects. More 6 million botox treatments are done in a year.
No, the results of this treatment are not permanent. They usually wear off after a few months without any side effects.
You might feel the prick of the needle when the injection is administered. Other than that there is no pain or discomfort involved in the process.
No, there is no recovery period required after this procedure. You might feel some stiffness in the treated area as the muscles react to the effects of botox, but you will soon become comfortable.
The cost of the treatment is directly linked to how much work you’re having done. You are requested to please visit us for a consultation so that we can tell you how much work is needed and how much it is expected to cost.
When people first find out that it is a toxin that works by paralyzing muscles, some level of caution and doubt is the natural reaction. However, the fact that it is used in such diluted form renders it completely safe. At most, what happens sometimes is that 1% of people develop antibodies that are resistant to the effects of botox and so any subsequent treatments are not effectual.
Please visit us to discuss your case, your expectations and the cost of treatment. We will be happy to answer any questions you have.
This treatment will have the following effect on the treated skin:
No wrinkles
No fine lines
Tighter Skin
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