The answer to the question is up to the individual, yet a typical Botox treatment will last between 4 to 6 months. Whether you repeat every 4 or 6 is up to you, yet many Botox users choose to do so. What is Botox? That’s what we want to talk about, so let’s get started.

Cosmetic procedures have never been so popular as they are today. This is large because of developments in non-invasive techniques for a wide variety of purposes. One of the biggest areas of cosmetic procedures involves anti-aging techniques. We all get older, our skin begins to age, and we start to wish we could be young again! Of course, we can’t turn back the clock, but we can undergo some procedures that help us to look fresher and younger again.

Perhaps the most popular and successful of all the anti-aging procedures is botox which is used by millions of people – and not just women as men are waking up to cosmetic procedures – across the world every day.

What is Botox and How Does it Work?

If you are reading this, then it is safe to say you are interested in having Botox treatment and want to learn more. Beware, then, that some of the information we are going to share with you might be shocking to some extent.

What is Botox? Botox is a registered trade name for a cosmetic product that helps remove wrinkles from lines on the skin, and one that is very successful and widely used. We’ll go into more detail about how it is administered and what to expect later on, but we want to tell you where it comes from, and how it does its job.

Boto is short for botulinum toxin. It is extracted from a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. Botulinum toxin is, in fact, a deadly toxin. If we tell you it is in fact the deadliest toxin known to man, would that surprise you? You don’t need to worry, as the amount used in a Botox procedure is so minuscule it hard to describe. However, knowing how the toxin – which causes the condition botulism – affects the body helps understand its use in cosmetic procedures. Let us explain in simple terms in the next section.

Is Botox Safe?

Botox is entirely safe, yet the toxin itself is deadly. When a person contracts botulism, the toxin sends a message to the brain that stops the production of an important neurotransmitter – think messenger – needed to regulate muscle action. In effect, it paralyzes the muscles. This includes the diaphragm; hence the end result is usually death.

Now, you should know that botulism is extremely rare. Botox is injected into localized muscles on the face during a session – more about that in a moment – in extremely small dosages. This has the effect of paralyzing the muscles temporarily. As most wrinkles and lines are caused by constant muscle movement, the effect is that of the skin tightening in the treated areas, which removes the lines.

Now we know Botox works we want to talk you through what to expect during and after your Botox session.

What Should I Expect at a Botox Session?

Rest assured that Botox practitioners are fully licensed and trained in

Many patients feel just a tingling sensation while the Botox is injected, others a touch of light pain, but the needle is so fine it will be done in no time at all. Care is taken to ensure that the experienced practitioner applies the procedure in a measured and practiced way.
administering the procedure. They will make sure you are relaxed and ready for the procedure to begin. Botox is administered by a very fine needle, but before all this, you will be required to attend an initial consultation where your medical history will be detailed, and your skin type assessed for the best possible treatment method. This is all-important for safety.

It remains a fact that once a patient has enjoyed one Botox application they do tend to return again, which is assurance that the procedure is as pain-free, and safe, as possible. This is the best route to removing lines and wrinkles from the face without the need for surgery or for dermal fillers. Are there any side effects? Let’s cover that briefly.

What Will the Results of Botox Be?

Botox treatment takes under an hour, and you can return to work straight away. The results will come into effect after a few days to a week, and you’ll see the lines disappearing from your face. The reported side effects of Botox are minimal and are those associated with any cosmetic procedure, and they are:

• Redness and swelling in the treated areas
• Headache

These are natural reactions to injection and will reside within a couple of days. If they do not, it is advised you contact a doctor or your Botox practitioner.

Apart from a possible numb feeling in the early days of the procedure – caused by the fact the muscles in the face have stopped working temporarily – there are no other reported side effects from what is a hugely successful and safe cosmetic procedure.

Should I have Botox Treatment?

Men and women have Botox treatment for many reasons. As we age, lines naturally form on the face in many areas, and for some people, this can lead to loss of self-esteem. Botox is one way of removing the lines which go some way to helping regain social confidence.

In fact, many younger people in their 20s and 30s are now using Botox to prevent lines from forming, and thus looking younger for longer.

Whatever your reason for considering Botox remember that it is – and we can’t stress this enough – perhaps the safest of all non-invasive cosmetic procedures as well as being the most popular. Talk to your local Botox clinic now and arrange a consultation with a professional who will explain the procedure and what to expect in more detail, and you’ll be looking younger before you know it.