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How does Botox work?
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few drops of Botox are injected with a tiny needle into the muscle that
creates a wrinkle. When Botox is injected into a muscle, it blocks the
nerve impulse from reaching that area, and as a result, the muscle
weakens. As the muscle weakens, the skin overlying the muscle relaxes and
the wrinkles in the skin gradually soften and often disappear. Botox
treatment does not affect normal facial expressions.
Who is a candidate?
The
best candidates for Botox treatment are men and women who are physically
healthy, psychologically stable, and realistic in their expectations. Most
are 30 or older, but you may decide to have this procedure at a younger
age in order to prevent the appearance of premature wrinkles.
Results you can expect
Dramatic
responses are often seen within a few days to two weeks. However the
results are in most cases temporary and may need to be repeated after 3 to
6 months.
Safety and Side effects
This
procedure is one of the safest available for reduction of wrinkles. Botox
has been used safely and successfully in ophthalmology for over 12 years
and for wrinkle therapy for almost 10 years. It has been approved by the
FDA for neurological disorders. In the amounts used for wrinkle therapy,
the only possible side effects are temporary and localized to the area of
injection. However, medical treatment is not an exact science and the
degree of the improvement is variable. Occasionally there is no
improvement and another form of treatment may be required.
Recovery Time
Nearly
all patients continue their routine daily activity immediately after the
treatment.
Before Treatment Instructions
Do
not take aspirin or ibuprofen-like medications for 1 week before
treatment.
After Treatment Instructions
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Avoid lying down or massaging the treated
area for 4 hours after treatment.
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Do not exercise for 24 hours.
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Exercise the treated muscles for a few
hours after the treatment.
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If you get a headache (as some people do
for few hours after the treatment) you may take Tylenol, unless
otherwise advised by your physician.
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You may take Arnica tablets if there is any
bruising in the site of injections, or if you are prone to bruising.
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You will notice the effects of the Botox
treatment in 5 to 10 days
Before & After Photographs
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