Botox injection is a drug that’s used to treat facial wrinkles, as well as excessive sweating. It works by temporarily paralyzing the muscles in your face, which reduces creases and other signs of aging. However, Botox can also cause side effects like eye muscle weakness and pain at the injection site.
Botox is a purified protein that’s made from Clostridium botulinum bacteria. This bacteria causes botulism, a potentially fatal disease that affects the nervous system. But when it’s purified and injected into specific muscles, it relaxes them and reduces wrinkles.
What Is Botox?
Botulinum toxin type A (also known as botulinum toxin), is a protein produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria found naturally in soil and raw foods. The Botox injection blocks nerve impulses to muscles that cause wrinkle formation by temporarily paralyzing muscles in the area where it is injected. It takes effect immediately when injected into facial muscles and lasts between three to four months before it wears off completely—although some effects may linger longer than others depending on your muscle types and thickness.
Botox has been available since 2002, when it was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for cosmetic use only. Since then, it’s become one of the most popular non-surgical treatments for wrinkles and other signs of aging.
How Does Botox Work?
The procedure involves injecting small amounts of purified botulinum toxin into specific areas of your face where wrinkles form (for example, glabellar lines between your eyebrows).
The effects are immediate and last between 4-6 months on average. Botox can be used to treat frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead wrinkles
The best way to determine if Botox is appropriate for you is to consult with Stuart Lipton MD. We are a specialist cosmetic surgery clinic that offers a range of treatments including Botox and dermal fillers.
Our team of doctors and nurses are highly qualified and experienced in their respective fields. We offer a range of payment options including finance plans and private health insurance rebates.
Call Stuart Lipton MD in Lewisville, TX today at 972-420-0023 to schedule your consultation!
