07/31/2022
Can we talk about Botox for a minute?. The pros, the cons- plot twist it’s not all smooth expressions and rejuvenated faces- there are negative aspects to Botox. Which you absolutely should consider before making a 3 month commitment to treatment.
What does Botox do and treat?. 🤍
If you are concerned about fine lines and facial wrinkles, you most likely have heard of Botox. Botox is a brand name of a toxin made by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum- and was the first drug to use injectable botulinum toxin.
Botox is a drug that doctors and injectors, primarily use to treat wrinkles- but it does have other medical uses.
Botox injections block chemical signals from the nerves in the targeted area, which signals the muscles to stop contracting and relax.
Botox can also be used to treat various medical conditions like chronic migraines, neck spasms, excessive sweating and more.
At Red Square, I offer cosmetic Botox injections to clients looking to help prevent or improve fine lines and facial wrinkles.
If you are considering getting Botox, I invite you to keep reading to learn more about it and discover if it is right for you. Because it absolutely might not be.
Pros of Botox 😁
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, botulinum toxin injections, like Botox, can be used to:
Smooth crow’s feet, forehead furrows, frown lines, lip lines and bunny lines.
Diminish neck bands
Improve the appearance of skin dimpling of the chin
Lift the corners of the mouth
Soften a square jawline
Correct a gummy smile
Who Should Get Botox?
You may want to consider Botox if you are worried about fine lines or facial wrinkles. Many licensed medical professionals recommend receiving Botox when visible lines or wrinkles are seen when your face is relaxed.
I may recommend that you are a good candidate for Botox if:
You have moderate to severe facial wrinkles
Your wrinkles are located around or between the eyes, on the forehead or around the neck
You are in good general health
You have realistic expectations for improvement
Cons of Botox 🫣
Botox is generally considered safe. However, there are risks of botulinum toxin injections, like Botox, to be aware of. The side effects and complications include:
Bruising and pain at the injection site
Flu-like symptoms
Headache
Nausea
Redness
Temporary facial weakness or drooping
In rare instances, the botulinum toxin may spread beyond the treatment area, causing botulism-like signs and symptoms such as breathing problems, trouble swallowing, muscle weakness and slurred speech.
Additionally, with preventive Botox, you risk “frozen” facial expressions, which results from the procedure’s muscle-relaxing effects.
If you don’t have any wrinkles to begin with, you might want to carefully weigh the side effects and outcomes of Botox.
Who Should Not Get Botox?
Those who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding, allergic to cow’s milk protein -or have a neurological disease should not get Botox.
If you have ANY questions or concerns about your medical history, you should check with your doctor before undergoing a Botox procedure. As well as be very transparent with me about your health history.
Also, it should be noted that Botox alone does not work on every type of wrinkle. There are two primary categories of wrinkles – dynamic and static.
Dynamic wrinkles: formed by muscle movement, such as smiling, laughing or squinting.
Botox is a good option for this type of wrinkle
Static wrinkles: caused by a loss of elasticity and collagen in the skin
Fillers or a combination of Botox and fillers are a more effective option for this type of wrinkle.
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Jessii
