Botox not just for forheads

Botox – Not Just for Foreheads


What is Botox?


Botox is a protein that comes from the botulism toxin. Its original clinical use was back in 1973 when it was used to treat patients with crossed eyes. Its cosmetic benefits were first realised by Canadian doctors in 1988. But it wasn’t until 1997 that it was recognised as having exceptional benefits in the fight against lines and wrinkles caused by repeated facial expressions.

Botox is injected under the skin as part of cosmetic procedures to relieve the signs of aging. Botox works by temporarily paralyzing the muscles in the face, giving the patient a more youthful appearance.

When Botox is used appropriately it is a less invasive alternative to surgery. Botox involves much less swelling and bruising than cosmetic surgery. In comparison, swelling related to Botox disappears in a matter of days, whereas with plastic surgery, swelling and other post-operative signs can exist for months after the procedure is carried out.

However the results of Botox are not permanent and would require further regular injections to maintain the results of the treatment. Nevertheless the doctor will also attempt to help the patient break their habit of frowning, and therefore naturally prevent the re-appearance of wrinkles created from repeated movements of the face.

Traditionally, Botox is used as an alternative to getting a facelift and removing the wrinkles in the forehead. However, Botox has many other uses besides just removing forehead wrinkles. Alternative uses include the following:

Sagging Breasts – Doctors have recently discovered that women with smaller breasts can experience a lifting effect from the use of Botox injections into their pectoral muscles.

Prevent Sweating – Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating affects about 10% of the population. This can be very embarrassing for the people that suffer from it. However Botox injections can help people with this problem. Injections are made into the armpits and this temporarily prevents the sweating from overactive sweat glands.

Crow’s Feet – The facial expressions involved in laughing, smiling and frowning can all cause the skin to fold and eventually wrinkle. Injections can be made into the skin around the side of the eyes. This freezes the muscles, tautens the skin and reduces the folds of the skin known as crow’s feet.

Neck Folds – As we get older, some people get vertical folds in the neck region. By using Botox injections, the folds can be softened, giving a similar impression to the results of a surgical ‘neck lift’.

Migraine – Botox injections in the back and sides of the head, the forehead and above the brow can all help to relieve the pain associated with migraines for long-term sufferers.

Eye Twitching – Some people suffer from a nerve problem that gives them a constant twitch in their eye. This can be both visually irritating and socially embarrassing. Correctly applied Botox treatments to the muscles around the eye could stop or greatly reduce eye twitching.

Botox is a safe, non-invasive and cost-effective alternative to other cosmetic procedures such as surgery. It has many beneficial uses and with regular injections it can offer a more youthful appearance for adults of any age.

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