Botox

All you want to know about Botox

Ageing is totally natural, but through aesthetic dermatology you can slow down the signs. The popular Botox is one such method.

The field of dermatology has witnessed unprecedented growth and success in the last couple of years. People have found an easy and effective way to treat many skin issues, including ageing.

Aesthetic dermatology deals with different types of skin problems, including skin diseases; changes brought about with ageing; scars caused by accidents and cosmetic corrections. Aesthetic dermatology corrects skin problems along with enhancing the cosmetic appearance of skin.

The world of aesthetic dermatology is a vast and ever-evolving one. We start by introducing you to one of the most popular procedures used to arrest ageing and improve skin quality.
Botox

Botox is the popular term for 'Botulinum Toxin'. Botox has multiple uses including, curing muscle spasms, chronic migraines and excessive sweating. One of the most popular uses however, is to erase or reduce signs of ageing from one's face. Across the world, dermatologists use Botox injections to remove wrinkles and forehead creases in a non-surgical manner.

When injected underneath the skin, the Botox temporarily paralyses facial muscles and thus reduces wrinkles and lines. The effect usually lasts from between 6 to 8 months.

Although it is a clinically proven methodology that's revolutionised the cosmetic branch of dermatology, it does have its own set of advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages

- Botox is much less invasive than a face-lift.

- It's also far quicker and cheaper than other surgical procedures. Botox can be administered in a couple of hours.

Disadvantages

- The change in appearance is not permanent and after the effect of Botox wears off in a 6-8 months, the lines and wrinkles reappear.

- It's not abnormal to face certain side effects like soreness and some initial pain.

- Since the muscles have been numbed, the person who's had Botox injected may end up looking surprised or always frowning. Fortunately, since the effects are temporary, the face comes back to normal after a few months.

- Some people may experience an allergic reaction to Botox.

- It may not agree with some medication or antibiotics that the person is already on.

- Also, in some rare cases, these injections have caused weakening or drooping of the facial muscles. This often occurs if the dosage being injected was too high.

If you are considering using Botox on your skin, make sure you get a licensed professional to administer it and inform them of any pre-existing medical conditions or medication you may be on.

Source: www.mdhil.com