There’s a post-pandemic Botox boom going on right now with Botox injections named as the most popular non-invasive cosmetic procedure in 2020, with over 4.4 million procedures performed last year alone. Although the injection of Botox has gained popularity, there remains a lot of myths about this procedure. To avoid the spread of misinformation that can lead people in the wrong direction when deciding to have Botox procedures, we will try to educate readers as much as we can with help from Alpharetta Med Spa.
Botox History
Botox is the brand name of a type of toxin that Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium, produces. This toxin has a different medical purpose based on the type used, ranging from type A to type G.
The most potent, and most popular, is type A. It is often marketed under the names Botox, Jeaveau, Dysport, and Xeomen. They have all been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) particularly for reducing facial wrinkles and facial lines. It also has other FDA-approved uses such as for cervical dystonia, the treatment of migraines, blepharospasm, strabismus (crossed-eyes), and bladder problems.
The name Botox has eventually become the generic term for all the products mentioned above, even among patients receiving Dysport or Xeomen injections. Although the results may vary, all formulations are said to work in a similar way.
How does Botox Work?
Contrary to popular belief, Botox doesn’t actually remove wrinkles. In fact, Alpharetta Med Spa experts advise you to be cautious of any doctor, nurse, or aesthetician that claims that it does.
If Botox doesn’t remove wrinkles, what does it do?
Rather than removing wrinkles, Botox works by disabling or weakening the facial muscles that cause wrinkles. It is especially focused on the muscles associated with crow’s feet, the frown lines between your eyes, and the wrinkles at the corner of your eyes. Botox makes this possible by directly blocking the facial nerves that make your muscles contract.
As soon as Botox is injected, the muscle becomes paralyzed, resulting to the reduction of what we call dynamic wrinkles’ or wrinkles that are only present when muscles contract. This is what makes Botox very effective on the wrinkles around the mouth and cheeks (which are obvious when we smile) and at the corner of the eyes (noticeable whenever we squint, frown, or grimace).
Not all wrinkles, however, are treated equally. The older we get, the more we lose elasticity in our skin. As a result, a permanent crease can end up developing even when the muscle is relaxed. Although Botox will not be able to permanently remove these deep creases, it can help soften them.
It should be noted that Botox isn’t reversible once it has been injected. But it does wear off, so you don’t have to worry about a thing. Its effects usually begin 48 hours after injection and the effects won’t be noticeable within five to ten days. But the effects only last around three to five months, after which you would need another round of treatment to maintain its anti-wrinkle effects.
Types of Facial Wrinkles Treated with Botox
It seems that nowadays, so many clinics and spas are offering Botox injections with claims to help eliminate facial wrinkles. But it is important to know what Botox can and cannot do. Just because a clinic or spa offers Botox injections doesn’t mean that the results will be the same and that it will be the right treatment for your specific facial wrinkle. Fortunately, you have Alpharetta Med Spa to help you.
There are two different types of facial wrinklesdynamic and static. Each of them is treated differently.
Dynamic Wrinkles
Dynamic wrinkles are a result of muscle movement, such as when you smile, laugh or squint. Crow’s feet around your eyes and the lines on your forehead are also considered dynamic wrinkles and are the most common. Botox uses different forms of the botulinum toxin to temporarily disable or paralyze muscle activity. It is a good option for dynamic wrinkles. It can smooth out the appearance of wrinkles for a more youthful appearance.
Static Wrinkles
These are wrinkles that result from the loss of elasticity and/or collagen in your skin, or damage due to too much sun exposure or smoking. When your skin loses elasticity and enough collagen, it becomes thinner, drier, and your face’s silhouette changes due to volume loss. While some doctors might recommend Botox for static wrinkles, fillers might be a much better and more effective option. Fillers lift the skin, smoothen out lines and wrinkles, and restore volume loss giving you a fresher, more youthful appearance. Common fillers including hyaluronic acid are ideal for fine the fine lines and wrinkles around your mouth. For most people, a combination of Botox and fillers usually give the best results.
Other Treatment Options
Botox and fillers must only be administered by a doctor or under a doctor’s supervision. It’s important for the injections to be placed at the precise location to avoid any side effects. If you are considering getting Botox injections to improve your appearance, ask for a referral from your primary care doctor or look for doctor that’s experienced in administering Botox and filler treatments.
Plastic surgeons are well-versed in a wide range of treatments to help patients feel, look, and function better. There are plastic surgery procedures that target the removal of wrinkles and fine lines on the face.
Laser skin resurfacing is another treatment option that is aimed at renewing the skin’s appearance and texture with minimal downtime. This can also help in minimizing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Conclusion
According to studies published in 2015, people who get Botox injections are generally satisfied with the results. But it shouldn’t be considered a miracle’ treatment. Although there are certainly noticeable improvements in appearance, Botox will not be able to make you look 20 years younger.
In the end, you have to be realistic about what Botox can and cannot do for you. In addition, the improper use of Botox can lead to what many would call a frozen face, a condition that makes the procedure quite obvious rather than the wrinkles that were supposed to be concealed.
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