Botox A Remedy For Ageing Face

Botox is a well-known treatment for anti-ageing and wrinkles that is used for treating millions of patients all across the globe. It is not just used for cosmetic purposes but also for medical reasons since it has been approved by FDA in 2002. The Botox is basically generated by the bacterium known as Clostridium Botulinum which is purified in laboratory under very strict and controlled conditions.

Tiny quantities of Botox are injected into the small muscles of the face where it stays and restricts the activity of target muscles resulting in relaxing the underlying muscles which then become less deep. This improves the fine lines and wrinkles. The effects of Botox London slowly wear off in almost 3-6 months period.

Botox is actually a brand name of the Botulinum toxin type A that is manufactured by the company ‘Allergan’. Other types of Botulinum toxin are also available that are manufactured and distributed by other companies but Botox is the most popular of all. None of those possess the history and extensive research on safety and effectiveness as that of Botox by Allergan.

 

Most frequent uses of Botox

Botox in London is most frequently used for the treatment of;

• Frown lines
• Gummy smile
• Crow’s feet ( small lines that appear around the eyes)
• Squint lines
• Horizontal lines on forehead
• Neck lines

It is also used for treating other facial areas depending on how much the facial expression muscles of individual works. It can lift the sagging eyebrows and the corners of the mouth, give a longer appearance to the lips to cover up the gummy smile and can also smoothen the dimpled chin. Generally, the lines around the mouth are treated with dermal fillers because Botox can cause difficulty in speaking and eating.

As the effects of Botox London are temporary and wears off in 3-6 months, repeat treatment is required to maintain lasting results. After taking few treatments, less amount of Botox is required to relax the underlying muscles.

Common side effects of Botox

There are some common yet temporary side effects of Botox London. Serious complications are quite rare when the Botox anti-ageing treatment is performed by the expert and experienced hands. Minor bruising, swelling, eyebrow or eyelid drooping, flu like symptoms and temporary headaches may occur following the Botox London treatment.

Some cosmetic side effects

When botox is injected in larger amounts as opposed to the recommended small amounts for cosmetic purposes, it may results in following side effects;

• The frozen forehead: This happens when the large dose of Botox is injected into the forehead to treat frown lines and it ends up giving a robot like expressionless face. The dose of Botox should be adjusted to leave a room for little movement in order to give natural expressions.
• Elevated or popping eyebrows: this occurs when excessive Botox is injected to give elevated eyebrows giving a constant expression of surprise. In addition to this, some odd wrinkles may also appear over the lateral brow.
• Drooping eyelids: though this is quite rare but it may occur. Actually the eyebrow droops which gives a heavy feeling to the eyelid. If it happens, immediately contact your doctor.