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What is Botox Cosmetic?
Botox is one of the world’s most popular and versatile injectable treatments. Not to mention, it’s one of our most popular. But what is it?
Botox Cosmetic is the brand name for botulinum toxin type A, but don’t let that word scare you. When injected properly, botulinum toxin injections reduce the appearance of frown lines and other wrinkles. It’s like giving your facial muscles a much-deserved rest. Botox has been widely studied in multiple clinical trials over several decades. It has a long history of use in medical conditions such as chronic migraine, overactive bladder, lower limb spasticity, cervical dystonia, excessive sweating, urinary incontinence, and much more. Botulinum toxin products also have a long and established history of use in cosmetic treatments, smoothing forehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet.
Throughout the years, there have been countless trends surrounding this versatile treatment. From tightening the face and limiting movement to preventative “Baby Botox,” the goals have been vast and varied. However, our goals are simple: Improve your overall health and quality of life and help you achieve your desired look.
How Does Botox Cosmetic Work?
First, we need to know where wrinkles and fine lines come from. They go deeper than just the surface of your skin. It’s your facial muscles that allow you to smile and frown, close your eyes, furrow your brow—everything, really. When these muscles contract, they pull on the skin directly above them. Over time, the skin becomes creased, stretched, and worn.
Botox works by blocking the communication between your muscles and nerves. It binds to the nerve endings treated with Botox and blocks their signals, allowing the muscle and skin time to rest. This is what smooths out wrinkles and fine lines caused by repetitive facial movements. On top of that, it prevents new ones from forming.
Botox Cosmetic at Modern Aesthetic
At Modern Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, improving your overall health and quality of life is our goal. We do this by listening to your concerns, analyzing your unique facial muscle structure, and developing the optimal treatment plan. You’re the biggest part of this. The most important.
One of our highly skilled expert injectors is ready to sit down with you, listen to your concerns, and empower you to achieve your desired look. In addition, we offer much more than Botox alone. We also offer botulinum toxin injections like Daxxify, Xeomin, and Dysport.
What to Expect After Botox Injections
After treatment, you’ll likely have some minor swelling and redness in your injection site. Botox injections take 1-2 weeks to begin showing noticeable results, at which point you’ll begin to see fewer severe frown lines and smoother, more youthful-looking skin. Very rarely, Botox can cause severe side effects like trouble swallowing, reduced lung function, drooping eyelids, and all over muscle weakness. Our team will give you information on when to contact us about your side effects.
