Botox

Introduction

Botox is a drug; doctors have been utilizing it to treat wrinkles and facial creases for years. Botox is a brand name of a toxin made by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. There are other names, such as Dysport and Xeomin. However, Botox is the term you hear most often because it was the first injectable botulinum toxin.

The cost of Botox relies on various factors, including where you live, how many units of Botox you're getting, the area you're inserting into your face.

What is a Botox lip flip?

Lip lift surgery is a cosmetic procedure that can help you attain a fuller upper lip without dermal filler. The process involves Botox injections into your upper lip to relax the muscles and "flip" your lip upward; using a few units of Botox, making it a less expensive treatment than Dermal Filler.

Baby Botox, also called micro-Botox, applies to a new trend in injectable Botox procedures. Baby Botox treatment is less costly than formal Botox. It also doesn’t last as long, and the impacts aren’t as dramatic.

Benefits:

●       Botulinum Toxin A, found in Botox, prevents muscle contractions by damaging the proteins that trigger contractions.

●       Once you receive the injections, you can see the results within 2-7 days. In most cases, Botox is 100% effective.

●       Botox treatment may cause a tiny scrape, but it leaves no swelling or marks on the skin in most cases.

●       If you want to execute a cosmetic procedure to refresh your facial details, then Botox is a safe and helpful method compared to plastic surgery.

●       There are minimal health risks associated with the Botox procedure. Botox is contraindicated in pregnancy because there is a slight chance of the drug spreading to the unborn baby.

Drawbacks:

●       Some people may have reactions to the drug. Sometimes the reaction can be severe and uncontrollable.

●       To do the injection, you need a trained professional to conduct the drug properly and get medical help in case of an allergic response.

●       Botox techniques may affect some people who cannot raise their eyebrows or squint. This is because it prevents you from having proper facial tones.

●       Once you start Botox injections, you have to continue after every three to six months if you want to maintain your newfound beauty.

●       If done by a non-professional can make you look worse.

●       Bruising is the common temporary side effect of the drug.

●       If done in the wrong area, it can cause temporary muscle paralysis or a look you didn't want.

●       Botox procedure is administered through tiny needles, which can be distressing to some patients who fear needles.

How much does it cost?

Average Cost:

$550

Range:

$25 - $2,800

Things to avoid:

You should avoid Botox treatment if you have any allergic reaction to any ingredients in Botox or Botox Cosmetic, a skin infection or other conditions in or near the injection area. If you have any illness such as ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome or any other disease that affects your muscles or nerves, then do not undergo Botox treatment. If you are experiencing problems such as breathing problems, difficulty swallowing, bleeding, weakness in your forehead muscles or drooping eyelids then talk to your doctor before opting for the procedure. Furthermore, taking routine vitamins, supplements or medications for any recent surgery, it is best that you avoid the surgery.

After Procedure Care:

There are a few things that you should consider after you undergo Botox, mainly to improve your recovery and avoid minimizing the results.

You should aim to exercise as frequently as possible while avoid lying down on your face. Do not consume alcoholic beverages or take any medications that are blood thinners. Avoid disturbing the injected area(s) and minimize heat exposure to get perfect results.

Procedure Results:

The BOTOX results typically begin to appear within a few days after the injection. However, the full results may not be visible for about 1 – 2 weeks, so it is essential to wait an adequate amount of time before seeking a touch-up treatment.

One of the aspects that you enjoy most about BOTOX therapy is its long-lasting results.

Once the effects of Botox wear off, your face will NOT look older—the opposite period certainty.

Maybe, wrinkles begin to reappear again and do not worsen after the treatment.

Possible side effects and barriers include:

●       Pain, swelling or bruising at the injection site

●       Headache or flu-like symptoms

●       Droopy eyelid or cockeyed eyebrows

●       Crooked smile or drooling

●       Eye dryness or excessive tearing

Alternatives to Botox:

Beyond toxins, you might also consider injectable fillers like Juvéderm or Restylane to help add volume and “fill in” wrinkles.

If you’re looking for alternative ways to reduce the aspect of wrinkles, here are some proven ways to treat wrinkles:

Other injectable treatments:

●       FaceXercise

●       Acupuncture

●       Face Patches

●       Vitamins

●       Facial Creams

●       Chemical Peels

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