Botox is a drug made from the bacterium clostridium botulinum. It is the same toxin that can cause botulism, a type of food poisoning that is life-threatening. Doctors have been able to use it to treat health problems and for cosmetic treatments.
 
Botox injections are used to smooth out wrinkles and lines in certain places on the face. It works by weakening or even paralyzing certain muscles and by blocking certain nerves. This effect will last about three to twelve months. There can be side effects with this treatment such as pain, bruising, or swelling at the place of injection. You may also have flu-like symptoms, upset stomach, or headache with this treatment. It is recommended that you not use Botox if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Botox can be used for medical and cosmetic purposes. Healthcare professionals will use Botox for a number of medical conditions. Most of these conditions are related to the neuromuscular system. A very popular use of Botox is for cosmetic purposes, mainly to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
 
The most common areas for Botox injections are to reduce the wrinkles for form between the eyebrows, known as frown lines. It is also used to treat the wrinkles around the eyes that we call crow’s feet. It is commonly used to reduce the horizontal lines on the forehead above the eyes. Botox is also used to reduce the smile lines at the corners of the mouth and to reduce to look of “cobblestone” skin on the chin. 

Botox needs to be done under the care of a doctor who has been trained to use it properly. Precise placement of the injections is needed to avoid side effects and the frozen face look. A doctor who has been properly certified can help you determine what will work best for you.
 
If you have had any previous Botox injections, it is always good to let your doctor know, especially if it has been in recent months. If you are taking any kind of muscle relaxers, let your doctor know about them, as well. It is always best to let your doctor know what medications you are on to make sure that they don’t interfere or react with the Botox injections.
 
Most people will have little discomfort from the injections. Other people may want a numbing agent used before the injections are done.
 
Botox injections are normally done in a doctor’s office. The doctor will use a thin needle to inject small amounts of Botox into your skin and muscles in the areas that you wish to treat. The number of injections that will get will depend on what area is being treated and how large the area is being treated.
 
After you have received the injections, you should not rub the area that has been treated for at least 24 hours. Rubbing the area of injection can spread the Botox to other areas that you don’t want to be affected. You can return to your normal daily activities after the procedure is done.

Aging is something that many people try to prevent, or at least slow. Botox can be another tool to slow the look of aging. By preventing the formation of lines and wrinkles on the face, you can maintain a more youthful look. People are now starting to ask when they should start using Botox and not just if they should use it.
 
Since Botox can relax the muscles in the face that get overused and create lines and wrinkles, it can slow the progression of these on the face. Botox has often been considered a tool to reduce the look of lines and wrinkles, but by using it in a preventative fashion, you will need to use it less frequently, saving you money. The effects of Botox last longer when you are younger and using it preventatively.

Botox is injected into specific muscle groups on the face and forehead to lessen the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. These lines and wrinkles can make us look older and getting them to relax with Botox help us to look younger. It also helps to prevent the formation of new lines and wrinkles or makes it harder for them to get more pronounced.
 
Reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles will improve your look. Botox can also improve your look because it can lighten your skin, giving you a brighter look. Also, the self-confidence boost that you get will help.
 
If you are looking to enhance your appearance by reducing the look of wrinkles and lines, come to Aspire Medical Aesthetics. Our friendly and trained staff can help you reach the aesthetic goals that you want. To talk to one of our specialists, contact the office or book an appointment with our online booking system. We look forward to serving you! We have convenient locations to serve you in Scarsdale NY, and New York, NY. We serve clients from Scarsdale NY, New York, NY, Rye Brook NY, Brooklyn NY, Canarsie NY, Glendale Queens NY, Larchmont NY, Irvington NY, and surrounding areas.