Botox

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What is Botox?
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Botox Treatment Process
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Botox cautions
Skin Clinic at She's Heal Clinic

What is Botox?

The word "Botox" is the brand name of an injectable made from botulinum toxin. The drug was originally developed to treat muscle spasms, but became popular worldwide when it was used for cosmetic purposes such as wrinkle reduction.

Botox is a neurotoxin called botulinum toxin that is injected in small amounts into the expression lines of the forehead, crow's feet, and glabella, paralyzing the muscles to improve the appearance of fine lines. It is also effective in reducing the appearance of unnecessarily developed muscles, such as the square jaw.

It is a favorite among non-surgical treatments for facial wrinkles that occur when you smile or frown because it can be done in as little as 10 minutes with satisfactory results.

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    Effectively reduce facial wrinkles on the forehead, crow's feet, brow, etc.

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    Weakening the jaw muscles to improve contouring

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    Get back to work quickly without worrying about swelling or scarring

Botox

Botox Treatment Process

Before undergoing the procedure, check your personal health condition, allergies, skin diseases, etc. and have a thorough consultation with a medical professional regarding the targeted area.

Botox is virtually painless, but if you're sensitive, a topical numbing cream will be applied, and fine needles will be injected into various areas of the face, including the forehead, crow's feet, glabella, nasolabial folds, and jawline.

About Botox treatments

Results gradually begin to appear two to three days after your Botox treatment and peak after one to two weeks, lasting on average two to three months. The results may last longer for frown lines or wrinkles, but the small muscles around the eyes may lose their effect relatively quickly.

It usually slowly returns to normal after 6-8 months, so we recommend re-treatment every 4-5 months if you want lasting results.

Procedure time

About 10 minutes

Anesthesia Methods

Local topical anesthesia

Inpatient care

Not required

Recovery period

Get on with life

Retention period

Approximately 2-3 months

What to do after Botox treatment

You may want to do a skin test before the procedure in case you have an allergic reaction, and here are some precautions to take after the procedure.

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    It is recommended to avoid compressing or massaging the injection site for 4-6 hours after the procedure to allow the Botox to settle into the muscles

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    It is recommended that you avoid excessive exercise or activities that use your facial muscles for a day after your procedure.

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    It is not recommended to drink alcohol for a day after the procedure as swelling or bruising may occur.

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    You may feel some tenderness in the treated area, but this is temporary and shouldn't be a concern.

Botox cautions
It varies from person to person, but usually lasts about two to three months. After that, wrinkles may reappear or the effectiveness may diminish as muscle function returns.

Botox can be repeated for longer-lasting results. You can have a second treatment if the effect wears off, usually every 4-5 months.