When it comes to cosmetic treatments, Botox remains one of the most popular anti-aging ones on the market. In fact, over 1.5 million Americans get Botox injections every year, although some are for the medical benefits of the injections. If you haven’t tried Botox yet for its anti-aging benefits, there are several reasons to try this non-invasive treatment.
How Does Botox Work?
Botox is made from a bacteria called Clostridium botulinum which is harvested from natural resources like lakes and forests. It is used to temporarily smooth facial wrinkles and improve the skin’s appearance, as well as treat a variety of medical conditions.
Dynamic wrinkles are caused by the activities we do hundreds of times a day—laughing, frowning, and smiling. Over time these repeated daily facial movements can create unwanted lines and wrinkles. Botox blocks the signals from the nerves to the muscles so when the muscle is injected, it is no longer able to contract. This causes wrinkles to relax and soften for younger-looking skin.
Reasons to Consider Botox
Botox is one of the most popular anti-aging cosmetic treatments for several reasons. There are several benefits of choosing this as a way to get rid of signs of aging.
- Botox injections are safe. When administered properly, Botox is a safe cosmetic treatment and is backed by years of published studies. The FDA-approved protein in Botox temporarily relaxes the muscles in the areas that are injected. You may have heard that Botox is not safe because it contains ingredients which are derived from the toxin that causes botulism. However, because it is used only for relaxing the muscles in the face, it is completely safe and approved for use in this manner when administered by trained medical professionals.
- Botox is effective. Botox is one of the most effective treatments for smoothing out wrinkles and fine lines. One of the reasons that it has become such a popular treatment is because it works. The results of a round of injections will last three to four months on average, depending on the patient.
- This treatment is versatile. The unique properties of this treatment make Botox able to be used on a variety of areas on the face including the forehead, the eye area (crow’s feet), under the eyes, between the eyes (the 11’s or glabellar lines), upper lip (to improve a gummy smile), lip flip, and even on the neck and chin. Botox can be used on the most commonly requested areas for improvement.
- Botox is convenient. We know our patients are busy. Botox is a non-invasive treatment that is quick and virtually painless. It can be done within a half hour right at our office. The injection area is cleaned and prepped and once the injections have been completed, the treatment is done. No waiting time necessary.
- This treatment has no down time. Botox is a non-invasive treatment that requires little to no recovery time. Whether you are getting one shot, or a few, you can be treated and done to continue with the rest of your day immediately. There may be some slight bruising or swelling that will subside quickly and can often be covered by makeup. The only caution is not to rub the area of the injection for the hours after the treatment. Other than that, there is no after care necessary.
- Results are almost immediate. One of the biggest benefits of Botox is that the results start to happen within days. There is no waiting weeks or months to see results from this treatment. In fact, within 3-5 days days post-treatment, the fine lines and wrinkles begin to smooth out and relax, with the final results being evident 14 days post-treatment.
Ready for Botox
Botox is a safe and effective treatment that improve moderate to severe lines and wrinkles for younger looking skin.
If you are ready to try Botox, contact us today to schedule your appointment.