BOTULINUM TOXIN
Botulinum toxin is used to smooth facial expression lines. It is a medication that can be injected to treat the signs of aging that commonly appear on the upper part of the face. The product reduces muscle activity that causes wrinkles in this area of the face. Injections are quick, painless, and results can last up to 4 months.
Reasons for surgery
– You have wrinkles on your face.
– You suffer from excessive sweating.
– You have bruxism or jaw tension.
– Your eyebrows are drooping.
How do we do it?
It is done in the office. The toxin is applied with a very fine needle to the skin of the facial muscles. Totally painless since an anesthetic cream is previously applied. The procedure lasts 15 minutes and is ambulatory.
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PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES
BOTOX is one of the most common cosmetic procedures performed today, which might give you the impression that you could visit almost any BOTOX provider and get similar results. However, injections must be carefully and strategically placed to ensure optimal results.
BOTOX is popular with both women and men.
There is no specified age for BOTOX treatments. Some frown sufferers choose to start BOTOX early as a preventative measure, while others opt for treatments when signs of aging begin, with the intention of minimizing those wrinkles from an early age. Others wait until the lines become more prominent before seeking help.
A BOTOX session lasts 10 to 15 minutes.
BOTOX provides temporary results, which means that the results are not permanent. Over time, the muscles will return to normal function, which will lead to the formation of wrinkles again. However, you can repeat the BOTOX treatment every four months to prevent those lines from recurring. Some patients also find that their results can extend beyond the standard three to four months usually associated with this procedure. The theory behind this trend is that muscles are trained to relax, postponing the formation of
After being injected into a muscle, BOTOX works by blocking nerve messages sent from the injected muscle to the brain. As we age and our skin thins and loses elasticity, wrinkles begin to form over the muscles in the upper third of our faces when we make expressions like frowning. BOTOX blocks the nerve messages, so the brain never tells the muscle to contract, and the wrinkle does not form on the surface of the skin.
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The results are completely natural. The muscles we treat simply stay relaxed, instead of tightening and wrinkling. BOTOX naturally erases crow’s feet, wrinkles between the eyebrows and forehead lines.
Some patients may be concerned about BOTOX injections due to their fear of the needles or concerns that the procedure might be uncomfortable. However, most of our patients are pleasantly surprised to find that BOTOX treatments are painless. The use of a fine needle along with good technique and expert hands ensure that the procedure is comfortable and produces positive results.
Botulinum toxin is the active ingredient in BOTOX, but the amount of toxin in the mix is minimal. You will receive enough of the substance to relax the muscles that cause wrinkles to appear on the face. The formulation also produces temporary results, which means that if you are not satisfied with the result, those results will naturally disappear within a few months.