What exactly is Botox?

Botox is a drug made from a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It’s the same toxin that causes a life-threatening type of food poisoning called botulism. Doctors use it in small doses to treat health problems, including: Temporary smoothing of facial wrinkles and improving your appearance.

What Botox does to your body?

When injected, Botox blocks signals from your nerves to your muscles. This prevents the targeted muscles from contracting, which can ease certain muscular conditions and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

How long does Botox last?

In general, Botox lasts 3-4 months. There will certainly be patients in which in lasts longer, in that 4-6 month range, or shorter, in that 2-month range. It is also common for first-timers to notice that it may not last as long initially but may last longer after the second treatment.

Why Botox is bad for you?

“If you do too much Botox on your forehead for many, many years, the muscles will get weaker and flatter,” cautions Wexler, adding that the skin can also appear thinner and looser. Moreover, as your muscles become weaker, they can start to recruit surrounding muscles when you make facial expressions.

Is getting Botox painful?

With topical anesthetic, a Botox® procedure can be virtually painless. Even without a numbing agent, pain is minimal, and you may only feel a little pinch. Injections are very quick and with a trained medical professional, you may not even notice when they happen.

How can you tell if someone has Botox?

4 Tell-Tale Signs You’ve Had BOTOX® (and How to Avoid Them)

• Overarched Eyebrows. Brows that resemble Mr.
• Immobile Forehead. The secret to keeping your face looking as natural and refreshed as possible is using just the right amount of BOTOX®.
• Bunny Nose.
• Bruising.

What age should you start getting Botox?

Most patients typically start using Botox at age 30, some even in their mid-20s. It’s possible to benefit from preventative Botox treatments starting as early as 25, but before that, the odds are low that you could have built up enough lines to worry about.”

At what age should you start getting Botox?

Botox is approved for patients who are 18 years and older and most experts agree that patients in their mid to late 20s and early 30s are at a good age for preventative Botox treatment.

Does Botox ruin your face?

Studies have shown that Botox (most commonly known as the brand name Botox), when used in low but effective doses, does not ruin your face, but rather is a temporary paralyzation of the microscopic muscle nerve endings.

At what age should you start Botox?

Can you stop Botox once you start?

There is nothing harmful about stopping Botox. Nor are there any dangerous or negative side effects. Your muscles will simply not be as relaxed. You will have total mobility of the treated area, regardless of how long you received Botox injections.

What companies sell Botox?

Botox can be purchased directly from the manufacturer as well as from a short list of approved vendors including Henry Schein which are highly reputable distributors but I only order from the manufacturer. Radiesse, Restylane, Juvederm, etc. are also purchased in my practice directly from the manufacturer.

Is Botox better than Dysport?

In general, Botox is four times more potent than Dysport and doses of Dysport must be two to four times that of Botox to achieve a similar effect. Differences in the effectiveness of these toxins likely relates to the strain of bacterium used for production, preparation, and the addition of inactive ingredients.

Why is botox so expensive?

Reasons Why Botox is so Expensive. First and foremost, we have to understand that the cost of Botox is variable—for several reasons. These reasons include the following: The local market: Surgeons, of course, have to compete locally with each other quite often, so the local market can drive the cost both up and down.

What to do if you get Botox and hate it?

If You Get Botox and Hate It, Can the Effects Be Reversed? Unlike a hyaluronic acid filler, Botox cannot be removed or dissolved. If the issues cannot be addressed with small amounts of added product or are due to overcorrection, the only option is to wait until effects gradually wear off.