Botox
Botox in Southfield, MI, is a popular treatment for elimination of facial wrinkles and lines. Also known as Botulinum toxin, Botox works by blocking all muscular nerve signals and thus weakening the muscles which in turn temporarily eliminates facial wrinkles and frown lines. It is also used for the treatment of crow’s feet near your eyes, forehead lines and thick bands on the neck.
Are you an ideal candidate for Botox?
With age, most of us can see lines and wrinkles on our face. Some people may develop them as early as in their 20s too due to genetics. If these are worrying you and you are looking for a solution to eliminate them, Botox can be used successfully. It temporarily reduces creases and wrinkles on the face; partially removing them before a filler or surgery can be used for any deeper furrows.
It is important to be in general good health to be an ideal candidate for Botox and like any other cosmetic procedure, you must have realistic expectations from your treatment.
What would be your treatment like?
It is imperative that you get treated by an experienced surgeon who is aware of the exact muscle which requires weakening for the facial wrinkles. Tiny amounts of Botox are injected into the face with the help of very thin needles. Your surgeon pinpoints only the wrinkle producing muscles so that your natural facial expressions are left intact.
Botox treatment takes only about 15 minutes and different kinds of wrinkles will require varied amounts of Botox administration. While only 2 to 3 injections are used for eliminating the crow’s feet, it takes 5 to 6 injections for elimination of the deep furrows around the brow.
What will be your recovery from Botox?
Botox requires no downtime and most patients return to work right after their treatment. There might be some redness or swelling which resolves on its own. In some cases, there might be bruising which again subsides on its own within 7 to 14 days.
How will your results be?
Most patients are able to see the results within a few days but for some it might take a week. Botox results usually last from 3 to 6 months depending on certain factors like age, skin condition and habits. For maintaining that beautiful wrinkle free appearance, patients return for touch ups every 6 months.
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