Botox: What It Is, What to Expect, and FAQs
As you begin to age, you’re noticing crow’s feet lines around your eyes and horizontal lines across your forehead.
You know that wrinkles come with aging, but seeing them staring back at you each time you look into a mirror is daunting.
Aging lines are typically unavoidable, but they can be temporarily treated through cosmetic treatments.
Learn how Botox injections work to relax the underlying muscles of the face and minimize unsightly wrinkles, and treat some conditions, like migraines.
What Is Botox?
Botox is a protein drug that temporarily paralyzes the muscle it’s injected into. Typically used in small doses, Botox can reduce skin wrinkles.
Botox, derived from C. botulinum bacteria, is safe when used appropriately and offers few side effects.
*Treatment may vary depending on the condition and individual patient. Always consult with a healthcare provider to see what is recommended before receiving Botox injections.
How Botox Works
Botox injections block certain chemical signals from nerves that cause muscles to contract. Most commonly, Botox injections are done to relax facial muscles that cause commonly unwanted wrinkles like crow’s feet, smoker’s lines, or the eleven marks between the eyebrows.
The results typically help to smooth lines and creases, resulting in smooth skin, a youthful glow, and a brighter complexion.