BOTOX
FOR Beauty
Have
you been curious
about Botox
since it became
a household
word? Undoubtedly
you’ve
heard it mentioned
on numerous
talk shows
and beauty
programs. Perhaps
you’ve
seen a friend’s
face look fresher
and younger
than it has
in a long time.
The idea of
a painless,
effortless
way to wipe
away the years
is very appealing
to us all.
Are
you interested
in making yourself
look younger
in minimal time
and with minimal
expense? Botox,
or Botulinum
purified protein
injection is
a type of treatment
that is used
to decrease the
appearance of
some lines and
wrinkles on the
face. The lines
that are created
by the muscles
of expression
on the forehead
and around the
eyes are often
the earliest
wrinkles to develop
as we age. A
tiny injection
of Botox causes
the muscles to
relax by blocking
nerve-impulse
transmission.
This reduces
the amount of
muscle contraction
that occurs,
allowing the
skin to smooth
out and preventing
future lines
and wrinkles.
Botox was the
most performed
cosmetic treatment
in 2001, with
over 855,000
people enjoying
it’s rejuvenating
magic.
The
affects of Botox
are usually apparent
within 24 to
48 hours following
injection. On
average, the
injections provide
lasting effects
for 3-4 months,
when injections
may need to be
repeated to maintain
a more youthful
appearance. It
is normal to
experience some
numbness, mild
swelling and/or
bruising in the
treatment area
following the
procedure, but
these discomforts
usually disappear
within a few
hours. In addition,
there is a slight
chance of an
allergic reaction
to this biological
agent. At this
time there are
no known negative
long-term effects
from continued
BotoxÒ injections.
But
what about Botox
parties? Their
popularity has
grown dramatically
as the media
put their distinctive
spin on what
is quickly becoming
the new American
get-together.
Much like the
facial lines
this mild toxin
helps erase,
the line between
what is safe
and what is unnecessary
risk is also
blurring, as
more people host
casual evenings
in their homes
for a procedure
that should only
take place in
a doctor’s
office.
As
with any medical
procedure, it
is important
to seek out a
board-certified
physician who
is trained in
facial anatomy
and proper technique
to provide the
injections. A
complete medical
history is reviewed
and a preliminary
examination is
performed prior
to injection,
in order to ensure
that the patient
is a good candidate
and that Botox
is the best procedure
available to
give the results
that the patient
desires. In addition,
it is essential
that this procedure
be performed
in an appropriate
setting that
is sanitary or
sterile and equipped
to deal with
medical emergencies
if necessary.
All hype aside,
there is simply
no substitute
for a properly
trained, board
certified doctor
and his well
equipped office.
Would
you like to find
out more? We
can answer any
questions you
have! For further
information or
to schedule a
consultation,
call Sally or
Carrie at (847)
853-9900. |
