Botox Treatments

What are Botox treatments and how are the treatments administered?

Botox is an non-surgical injection treatment that is derived from a purified protein or cosmetic form of botulinum toxin. The Botox injection does temporarily reduce or eliminate frown lines, forehead creases, crows feet near the eyes and thick bands in the neck.

How Botox Works
The toxin blocks the nerve impulses, temporarily paralyzing the muscles that cause wrinkles while giving the skin a smoother, more refreshed appearance.

A tiny amount of Botox cosmetic is injected into the muscle that creates the dynamic wrinkle. When Botox is injected into a muscle, it blocks the nerve impulses from reaching the specific area. The result is that the muscle relaxes and the wrinkle overlying the muscle is smoothed away.

Uses for Botox Treatments
Botox is effective in relieving migraine headaches, excessive sweating and muscle spasms in the neck and eyes.

How Long Does a Botox Treatment last?

The effects of a Botox treatment generally lasts 3-4 months. To maintain lasting effects you must continue the injections after 3-4 months as an ongoing treatment. After several treatments, the effects of Botox may begin to last longer.

Are Botox Treatments Safe?

These treatments have been used safely and successfully in ophthalmology and wrinkle therapy for several years and is considered a very safe treatment when performed by a qualified physician. The most common side affects with wrinkle therapy is bruising, however this is temporary and localized to the area of injection.

Alternative Botox

Botox injections produce few side effects and it's very quick.  For these reasons it's a popular treatment for facial wrinkles, crows feet, smile lines, etc. However, not everyone is thrilled with the idea of injections and look for topical, home remedies.

While there are lots of products on the market, there are really only a few that have produced proven results.  One excellent alternative is Vikki Lamotta's 60 second face lift.