Botox Cosmetic can be used to treat a variety of conditions. Creases on the forehead, crows feet, frown lines, and large wrinkled bands in the neck all respond favorably to Botox injections. For non-cosmetic patients, Botox effectively treats excessive sweating, migraines, and muscle tics in the neck and eyes.
Botox is the brand name for the cosmetic form of the botulinum toxin, a medication used in medical community for over 20 years. A plastic surgeon administers Botox through a series of tiny injections that relax the muscles that cause wrinkles. The effects of one Botox treatment last up to four months, with 90% of men and women patients seeing improvement within the first week.
Although the results of a Botox treatment are typically dramatic, the facial structure of the patient will not change. Expressions like smiling, frowning, or surprise are not affected as the Botox protein simply relaxes the muscles under the skin.
Botox is one of the least expensive cosmetic procedures. In a recent study that cataloged the top 10 most-common plastic surgery procedures, Botox ranked in the bottom three for price. |
