| BOTOX
(Instant Face Lift) What
is BOTOX? Botulinum Toxin type A (BOTOX) is produced bt the bacterium
Clostridium Botulinum.
When is BOTOX Indicated? BOTOX is indicated to treat wrinkles of the
upper face, including horizontal forehead creases, crow's feet and the vertical
creases between the eyebrows. Never uses includes to elevate the eyebrow, and
to decrease horizontal neck creases, and anterior vertical neck banding. BOTOX
for Wrinkles? Botulinum Toxic can be injected into specific muscles to
temporarily relax them resulting in an inability to wrinkle the skin overlying
the treated muscle. Botulinum Toxic is only helpful for dynamic wrinkles, also
known as " Wrinkles in motion". It is not as effective on static wrinkles,
" Wrinkles at rest ", bt prolonged use of botulinum toxic may help prevent
wrinkles in motion from becoming wrinkles at rest. Where
is the procedure performed? The procedure is performed at Beyond Looks.
We ensure that your procedure be done in the fastest way possible, along with
other advantages including highly trained assistants, the latest equipment, and
confidentiality. Are
the Injections Painful? The tiny needle used to administer BOTOX is far
smaller than the needle used to dram blood from the arm for routine blood tests.
Usually only several seconds of discomfort occur. The areas are pretreated with
an ice pack to minimize sensation. How
long does BOTOX procedure take? The entire visit including paperwork,
will take about 30 minutes. Is
BOTOX Permanent? BOTOX temporary relaxes the muscle, allowing the patient
to appreciate its value and to decide if they want another injection in 3-6 months.
Usually, e\with subsequent injections, the injections become spaced further apart.
What
are side effects of BOTOX? All side effects are minor and not long lasting.
Most common side effect are minor local swelling, discomfort during injection,
or headache. Other effects sometimes seen include a rush, or localized numbness.
Some people experience a rare side effect such as mild bruising, or and even rare
side effect such as slight temporary drooping of eyelids. |