Since its introduction and approval in 2002, Botox has become the number one cosmetic surgery procedure in the United States, according to statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This seemingly magic cure for deep-set frown lines and rugged furrowed brows is very popular among politicians and Hollywood actors. With its relatively low cost and long-term effects, over 4 million people in the U.S. chose Botox treatments in 2006 alone.

Botox is made from a sterile form of botulinum toxin that is injected under the skin to smooth out the nerve endings that cause wrinkles. When injected, the toxin inhibits the release of the substance acetylcholine, which signals the muscles of his face to contract. Since these muscles are chemically paralyzed, not to pinch the skin and cause wrinkles to form.

Although Botox is made from a deadly toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum, which is relatively safe. The toxin is extracted from the bacteria alive, and no live bacteria are injected into the skin. There is no chance of contracting botulism. Only small, localized doses of the toxin is administered during the treatments and the risks are relatively small.

toxin treatment was approved for the treatment of blepharospasm (eye muscle tremors) in 1989. Cosmetically desirable effects of Botox were observed when the frown lines between the eyebrows were observed after treatment for eye disorders called smooth muscle. Subjects did not have deep wrinkles and folds of fabric near the areas where injections were given.

These observations lead to clinical trials and subsequent approval by the FDA as a cosmetic application in April 2002. Since 2006, the injection of Botox is the most common cosmetic procedure in the United States.

Since Botox is an injectable filler, but a chemical blocker, many lines of wrinkles are treated with Botox. Sunday damaged skin and wrinkles are not caused by neuromuscular action are better treated with injectable fillers like collagen or Restylane.

The number of injections required is based on the area being treated. Crow’s feet may only have two to five injections when glabellar lines (front cut) might have eight to ten shots. Injection sessions usually only take ten to fifteen minutes of your time, and can resume normal activities immediately.

Like all medical treatments, Botox has potential side effects.

Some side effects may include: • Pain •

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There is virtually no downtime after treatment, Botox injection, you can resume a normal day as soon as they leave the doctor’s office. Be careful not to rub or massage the treated area as this could cause the injected material to migrate to other areas. The full results are after a few days and last up to six months. Re-injections are necessary to keep it fresh. Injections of Botox Cosmetic should be no more than once every three months.

It is important to find a doctor who has experience with Botox injections to minimize risks and ensure proper dosing. Botox is supplied in dry form to the doctor and must be reconstituted with the correct amount of saline. Each vial of Botox onetime is intended for use in a single patient.

A growing phenomenon across the country is the so-called “Botox parties” which will open a medical clinic and its basically a party. As the participants wait their turn for the injection, which to socialize and have fun. The FDA has issued warnings about these types of events, which may reduce the severity of injections and its use. However, compared to other cosmetic treatments, the rate of complications of Botox is remarkably low. A recent campaign for tougher warnings on Botox by the group Public Citizen, the list only the death of a cosmetic treatment with the drug. Given the millions of treatments a year, this represents a fraction of one tenth of one percent of one percent of risk.

In their search for the fountain of youth, keep in mind the Botox, and consult a doctor to see if it is a good choice to soothe away those worry lines.