Botox is a purified and diluted formulation of botulinum toxin. It has the property of relaxing muscles, and that property can be used strategically to relax wrinkles in the face. Repeated facial expressions cause what are known as “dynamic wrinkles,” such as a vertical line between the eyebrows and crows’ feet around the eyes.

Cosmetic doctors are specially trained to evaluate a patient’s facial expressions and precisely determine where to inject Botox to relax wrinkles. Done properly, this treatment can relax the wrinkles while still allowing the patient to make facial expressions.

People who are considering having Botox procedures should make sure to choose a doctor who has plenty of experience with it, preferably a cosmetic surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive procedures.

When done improperly, Botox can result in the face taking on a waxen “frozen” look, and can lead to what is colloquially called “batwing” eyebrows that make the person look surprised all the time. Improperly placed or measured Botox can cause eyelids to droop, and the effects will take several months to wear off.

Clients who have treatment with Botox have to follow special instructions for the four to eight hours after the procedure. They are advised not to lean forward or look at the floor, not to lie down, and not to do any kind of aerobic exercises or other fast moving activities.

Once those few hours are over, there are no special procedures to follow. The effects of Botox usually last for three to four months, gradually wearing off during that time period.

One happy side effect of repeated Botox treatment is that while the wrinkles won’t permanently relax, they will relax enough that less Botox is needed for subsequent treatments, or that the intervals between treatments can increase.

Botox has revolutionized cosmetic procedures, allowing patients to experience facial rejuvenation without significant downtime.

Leonard Dawson is a freelance article writer who writes for Cosmetic Surgery Guru about current issues, technology and news within the cosmetic surgery market.

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