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WHAT IS BOTOX?

Botox - or botulinum toxin is an injection which is injected into muscles to temporarily minimize or eliminate furrows on the forehead, wrinkles near the eyes, bands in the neck or strong jaw muscles. The botulinium toxin weakens the facial muscles by blocking nerve impulses for a short
a clean and fresh appeal to the face. Botox is also effective in providing relief from migraines, excessive perspiration and cramps in the neck and eye muscles.

WHO CAN GO FOR BOTOX?

Botox is ideal for you if you want to minimize or eliminate wrinkles on your face. But there are a few limitations to this treatment. For example, Botox injections cannot treat facial wrinkles that have been caused by overexposure to the sun. Botox is not a remedy for wrinkles around your mouth, as the muscles around this area are required for chewing and speaking. Factors that determine the effectivess of the Botox treatment include the type of skin you have, the thickness of your facial skin and degree of facial wrinkles.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TREATMENT?
Your doctor will examine several factors to determine whether Botox injections are suitable for you and if the treatment can achieve the desired results. It is important to inform the doctor regarding your medical history medications you are presently taking, and your expectations from the treatment.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE TREATMENT?

Your doctor carefully identifies the muscles on which the treatment will be carried out, and weakens only wrinkle producing facial muscles to maintain the natural facial expressions. Thin needles amount of Botox is injected. Your facial features, the degree of facial wrinkles and the area to be treated determine the number of injections to be given. If you are undergoing treatment for wrinkles on the edges of your eyes, usually two to five injections are given. The treatment for wrinkles on the forehead, however, requires eight or more injections. The treatment requires 10 to 15 minutes and the Botox injections are given in your doctor's office. No anaesthesia is required, though you may feel uncomfortable for a few moments and experience minute pain.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE TREATMENT?
You can begin your daily activities immediately after the Botox treatment is over. After the treatment, you may experience headache, which resolves in a few hours. You must follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Do not rub or massage the treated areas, as it may spread the toxin to different areas of your face, and cause facial weakness or sagging for some time.

WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD YOU TAKE AFTER THE TREATMENT?
The results of Botox remedy can be seen within a few days following the treatment, but the final results will be visible only after about two weeks. Post the treatment, the treated facial muscles begin to function again within three to six months. You need follow-up injections every few months, after the treatment, to maintain the facial appearance.