Botulinum toxin or commonly known as Botox is one of the most common cosmetic treatment. It is used to reduce wrinkles and thin lines. It does this by making the muscles paralyzed around the affected area. This allows the lines and wrinkles to smoothen out which will create a toned appearance. Treatments typically last from a year to 18 months after that, new treatments are needed to keep up the effect. Botox treatments are very popular as an aesthetic treatment but it also can be used for various other medical conditions.
Botox is used in small concentrations and they are injected into targeted areas. It works by preventing signals coming from the nerves from reaching the muscles. As this happens, the muscles have no instructions to tense up which leads to paralysis of the muscles. This allows the wrinkles to smoothen out along the area where the Botox is administered. Besides its use for aesthetic purposes, Botox can also be used to treat illnesses as well, such as migraines, headaches, muscle disorder and excessive sweating.
Before administration Botox powder is diluted in saline solution and then it is injected directly into the muscle. It typically takes one day to 3 days to take effect after the treatment. In rare circumstances, people may develop antibodies against the toxin. As a result, Botox treatment may become ineffective as a treatment for them. Only about 1% of people who are administered the injection will experience this. Other than that there are very few side effects that come along with Botox treatments. Most common side effects will involve swelling and bruising around the area that has was injected.
Typically Botox treatments are quite safe. If you are still hesitant about the treatments, consult experts in Botox in Miami.
