Botox injections are the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure, and millions of men and women have received this treatment since its approval by the FDA. Botox is the trade name for Botulinum toxin, which finds popular use in cosmetic and medical procedures. Botox is most often used to minimize wrinkles in the forehead, crow's feet around the eyes, and to arrest excessive sweating in certain people. Botox also finds use in certain medical procedures, like the treatment of bladder problems.
Despite the wealth of available facts out there, there are still some stubborn myths that seem to stick to Botox and those who get the treatment. The popular media often portrays Botox, and those who seek it's treatment, in a poor light. Frozen faces of celebrities or the most extreme examples are often paraded out as examples of Botox as an extreme lifestyle choice. But these are often wrongly associated with Botox. A well trained physician who is experienced in Botox injections will not produce the kind of extreme examples noted. When administered carefully by an experienced practitioner there should be very little effect, if any, on the ability to produce natural facial expressions.
Treatment Areas
Think of the shape of a crow's feet. Then imagine placing that shape on the outside of your eyes facing out. This is what is being described when one uses the term crow's eyes. These lines or wrinkles radiate out from the corner of the eye in a fan-shaped manner. When you smile, these lines go deeper. So, they are also sometimes called eye smile lines. Fortunately, Botox cosmetic can be used to reduce or eliminate the appearance or crow's feet. Botox is targeted to the area surrounding the eye. The solution is localized to the problem area.
Bunny lines refer to those creases that form on the sides of the nose when you wrinkle up your nose. Some people say they look a little like a bunny when it wiggles its nose. That's where the origin of the phrase comes from. The problem area originates in the nasalis muscle. The nasalis muscle that stretches across the bridge of the nose. It's the muscle that allows you to flare your nostrils. When squinting, frowning or laughing, people tend to use this muscle involuntarily. Thankfully, bunny lines can very easily be treated with Botox. Each individual's unique anatomy will influence the dosing amount. But it is safe to estimate that bunny lines will require between five and ten units.
Consider these Points
A safe estimate for a follow up procedure is anywhere between the three and six month mark. Most patients come several times during the first year. Then, depending on the difficulties and problem areas they are treating, they may come two to three times a year after that. After the muscles have been relaxed for a while, it takes less frequent treatments to maintain the effect.
Try not to select a Botox doctor solely based on price. After all, this is your face we're talking about. Do you really want the lowest bidder? Of course, it's not a bad thing to shop around to get the best deal based on a number of criteria. Just be prudent in your research. A good doctor can make all the difference in the world.
Despite the wealth of available facts out there, there are still some stubborn myths that seem to stick to Botox and those who get the treatment. The popular media often portrays Botox, and those who seek it's treatment, in a poor light. Frozen faces of celebrities or the most extreme examples are often paraded out as examples of Botox as an extreme lifestyle choice. But these are often wrongly associated with Botox. A well trained physician who is experienced in Botox injections will not produce the kind of extreme examples noted. When administered carefully by an experienced practitioner there should be very little effect, if any, on the ability to produce natural facial expressions.
Treatment Areas
Think of the shape of a crow's feet. Then imagine placing that shape on the outside of your eyes facing out. This is what is being described when one uses the term crow's eyes. These lines or wrinkles radiate out from the corner of the eye in a fan-shaped manner. When you smile, these lines go deeper. So, they are also sometimes called eye smile lines. Fortunately, Botox cosmetic can be used to reduce or eliminate the appearance or crow's feet. Botox is targeted to the area surrounding the eye. The solution is localized to the problem area.
Bunny lines refer to those creases that form on the sides of the nose when you wrinkle up your nose. Some people say they look a little like a bunny when it wiggles its nose. That's where the origin of the phrase comes from. The problem area originates in the nasalis muscle. The nasalis muscle that stretches across the bridge of the nose. It's the muscle that allows you to flare your nostrils. When squinting, frowning or laughing, people tend to use this muscle involuntarily. Thankfully, bunny lines can very easily be treated with Botox. Each individual's unique anatomy will influence the dosing amount. But it is safe to estimate that bunny lines will require between five and ten units.
Consider these Points
A safe estimate for a follow up procedure is anywhere between the three and six month mark. Most patients come several times during the first year. Then, depending on the difficulties and problem areas they are treating, they may come two to three times a year after that. After the muscles have been relaxed for a while, it takes less frequent treatments to maintain the effect.
Try not to select a Botox doctor solely based on price. After all, this is your face we're talking about. Do you really want the lowest bidder? Of course, it's not a bad thing to shop around to get the best deal based on a number of criteria. Just be prudent in your research. A good doctor can make all the difference in the world.
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