| As we age our skin stretches and loses elasticity. Muscles contract during facial expressions such as smiling and frowning, highlighting fine lines and wrinkles. Botox® is used to successfully minimize facial and neck wrinkles, especially the frown lines between the eyes and the “crow’s feet” that develop on the outer sides of the eyes. Once the muscles are injected with Botox®, they become relaxed, and the lines gradually fade away.
The procedure is fast, safe, and can be performed during a short office visit with no recovery time necessary. In 2004 alone over 3 million people had Botox® treatments in the US. Its popularity is due to the fact that it is a safe non-surgical treatment that creates a younger and more rested appearance. It starts to work in about 5 days and the greatest effect is seen after about 2-3 weeks.
The full effect of Botox® can vary between 3-6 months depending on the individual’s response. However, it has been shown that repeat treatments tend to last longer. Botox® treatments are not limited to the face, but can successfully treat the neck and jowls with remarkable effects. It can also treat more functional problems such as migraines, excessive sweating and facial spasms
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