Botox is an injectable anti-aging treatment that has been proven to even out expression lines, forehead lines and crows feet. It is also best used to reshape the lower face and life the eyebrows, making you look years younger. Compared to other surgical anti-aging treatments, Botox has been popular because of its results and convenience. It is a swift treatment that leaves patients no downtime.

Botox comes from botulinum toxin A, a sanitized bacterium from a neurotoxin family. It is the first neurotoxin cosmetic that was approved in the United States. It particularly addresses the effect of our expressions to our skin. Expression lines naturally develop as we frown or laugh. These lines result from the movement of our facial muscles. Botox works by blocking the signal sent from your nerves to your facial muscles. It temporarily impairs the muscles, preventing it from contracting as a reaction to the signal.

Studies on Botox showed that almost ninety percent of those who had the treatment have seen noticeable enhancement in their facial lines as early as one month after the treatment.

Botox is administered safely with pre-treatment consultation and post treatment measures. It is done in a formal medical environment by an authorized physician. Before the actual treatment, the doctor determines the precise muscles that will be targeted. The patient is required to disclose important information such as taking recent medication. The doctor evaluates whether Botox is safe for the patient to undertake. Risk on this treatment is minimal. Possible side effects are infections and bruises, although these are rare occurrences.

Botox patients do not need any anesthesia. The treatment involves very tiny needles making it virtually painless. Patients may opt to have the target areas numb before the procedure by applying ice.

Botox is a quick process that takes about ten to thirty minutes. It is applied as minute injections to facial muscles that bring out those expression lines.

Patients experience no downtime after the treatment. This is one of the benefits of Botox as it does not disrupt the patient’s busy lifestyle. Patients are advised to avoid alcohol and direct sunlight after the treatment.

The results of Botox may start showing in varying durations. Typically, it takes about ten days for the results to be visible. The results of this treatment can be seen from three to five months. This depends on the individual’s tolerance of the product.