What is Botox?
Botox is the trademark of type A botulinum toxin, a purified protein that comes from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. When injected in small, controlled doses, Botox temporarily relaxes the facial muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles—those that form due to repetitive facial expressions like smiling, frowning, or squinting.
Common areas treated with Botox include - Common areas treated with Botox include:-
- Forehead lines
- Crow’s feet (lines around the eyes)
- Frown lines (between the eyebrows)
- Bunny lines (on the nose)
- Neck bands
- Fine lines around the lips
How Does Botox Work?
Botox action is mediated by blocking the (neuronal) signals that cause muscle contraction and shortening. When the muscles are at rest, the covering skin becomes smooth, minimising Nasolabial and marionette folds. The effects of Botox generally last for 3-6 months, after which the exercised muscles return to normal activity over time. This temporary nature allows for ongoing adjustments and ensures that the results remain natural and adaptable to your changing facial expressions over time.
Benefits of Botox
Botox provides a broad spectrum of advantages making it the treatment of choice for patients seeking to improve their appearance without surgery.
- Non-Invasive and Quick - Botox is a minimally invasive procedure that requires no downtime. The majority of the treatments take only 10-30 minutes, so it is possible to go back to your daily activities without delay.
- Visible Results - Results are usually seen within 3-7 days, and full effects themselves are seen in two weeks.
- Prevention of Wrinkles - Besides the treatment of existing wrinkles, Botox is also used to prevent the development of new wrinkles by suppressing repetitive muscle contraction.
- Customizable Treatment - Dermavision - The Skin Clinic, with its expert professionals, can customize the amount of Botox used along with where the injections will be made based on your requirements to achieve a more natural appearance.
- Additional Medical Benefits - In addition to cosmetic purposes, Botox is employed for medical indications such as cluster headaches, Hyperhidrosis, muscle spasms and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.
