Botox - What Is It?
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Botox is an injectable substance that is a medical grade form of
the botulinum toxin A, also called botox botulism. It is a
medical protein that is injected into the muscles of the face to
minimize the appearance of furrows and lines.
Although the words botox and botox botulism sound frightening
there is really nothing to worry about. The fact is that nobody
has been harmed by botox or even had an allergic reaction to it.
A lethal injection would consist of 2,500 - 3,000 units! Cerebal
palsy sufferers are given doses of botox as high as 1,000 units
routinely to help them with the associated muscle spasms. As the
average dose for cosmetic reasons is 75 units, it is extremely
safe.
When botox is used for cosmetic purposes the toxin is purified,
diluted and then injected into the facial muscles. The toxin
blocks the nerve impulses that control the movement of muscles
by restricting the patients ability to contract them. A
smoothing effect is seen almost immediately and it continues to
improve over the next few days. The results last from three to
six months after which most patients gradually return to their
former state.
The immobilising properties that make botox sound bad, are the
ones that make it incredible!
The main questions people ask is "will botox make my face look
frozen?", "how will I look?" and "will others detect my little
secret?". One of the biggest misconceptions is that botox will
eliminate all facial expressions. If it is done properly using
an artistic eye, the proper technique and conservatively, the
patient should look like a more rejuvenated and refreshed
version of themselves.
Botox Uses - Crow's feet
- Frown lines
- Brow lines
- Low back pain
- Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
- Migraine headaches
- Muscle spasticity from cerebral palsy, stroke, or - multiple
sclerosis
- Neck spasms
- Vocal cord spasm
- Facial spasms
Overall botox treatments are very safe and effective.
About the author:
Bronia is a researcher and writer for http://www.skin-fresh.com
a user guide to microdermabrasion,stretch mark removal and
treatment,botox,chemical and skin peels,acne treatment and all
non surgical cosmetic procedures.
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