What does Botox do to your face?
A first Botox treatment can be exciting. You naturally want to know everything about Botox. Even if you have been receiving Botox treatments for some time, you may still have questions about how it works or its safety. In this blog, we answer the question: What does Botox do to your face?
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What is Botox?
Botox is a brand name for botulinum toxin. Other well-known brands include Bocouture, Alluzience, Azzalure, Dysport, and Daxxify. Botox is a medicine that has been used in the medical field for over 40 years.
How does Botox work?
Botox works by blocking communication between nerves and muscles. This prevents the nerve signal from reaching the muscle. As a result, the muscles relax, reducing wrinkles and fine lines caused by muscle activity. The effect is temporary, and muscle activity returns over time as the body forms new nerve endings.
Which areas of the face can be treated with Botox?
Botox is most commonly used to treat wrinkles and fine lines on the upper part of the face. The most frequently treated areas are the frown lines between the eyebrows, horizontal forehead lines, and crow’s feet around the eyes. Botox can also be used to address other cosmetic concerns, such as a gummy smile (where too much gum shows when smiling), teeth grinding, and hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating).
What effect does Botox have on the face?
The effects of Botox on the face depend on the specific treatment. Generally, Botox relaxes the muscles and reduces wrinkles and fine lines in the treated area. You can choose which wrinkles you want treated. Botox can also be used to manage excessive muscle tension, such as teeth grinding and blepharospasm (excessive blinking). Facial asymmetries, like a crooked smile, can also be corrected.
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What happens to the face in case of overdose?
Overdosing is rare with professional application. It would require a very high dose to create a completely expressionless face. The goal is to keep wrinkles invisible or subtle while maintaining natural facial expression.
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What does Botox do in the long term?
Botox has been used for about 40 years. Initially, it was applied only for medical treatments, such as spasms and strabismus, and later for cosmetic treatments. The dosage for cosmetic treatments is usually much lower than for medical purposes.
It is now known that after many years of intensive Botox use, the skin may become thinner. This can lead to more delicate skin at an older age. Doctors believe this occurs only after around ten years of intensive use.
What does meso Botox do to the face?
Meso Botox involves distributing a low dose of Botox across the entire face. Doctors have found it to be effective against fine lines, asymmetry, and large pores.
What is full-face Botox?
As explained above, full-face Botox is the distribution of a low dose of Botox across the entire face. It is effective against fine lines, asymmetry, and enlarged pores.
Is Botox good for your face?
There is no evidence that Botox is harmful. It has been used in the medical field for over 40 years and is one of the most researched medicines in the world. After many years of intensive Botox use, the skin may become thinner, but this does not occur after just 1, 5, 10, or 20 treatments.