Botox Overview

According to the American academy of ophthalmology, the first signs of aging are wrinkles in your face including forehead, around your eyes, cheeks, and lips.

There are two types or wrinkles; dynamic and fine lines and wrinkles. Dynamic wrinkles occur through muscle movements in your face such as squinting, smiling, etc. Fine lines and wrinkles happen when your skin starts to thin. This happens because as we age collagen tends to break down. Sunlight also breaks down collagen.

The development of Botox began in 1970s by Dr Alan Scott. After many years, Botox was FDA approved in 1989 and the oldest neurotoxin.

Botox is a neuromuscular agent that blocks acetylcholine. What does that mean? It helps blocks the nerves from signaling your muscles to contract. This can help improve wrinkles.

Once injected with Botox, a person should start to notice muscles starting to relax. It is always good to go to your follow-up appointment 2 weeks after injection. This is important so an assessment can be done and if any touch ups need to be made, it can be done.

There are Botox contraindications so it’s always good to go over your medical history with the professional. Who should not receive Botox? Some people but not limited too who have neuromuscular disease such as Myasthenia Gravis or scoliosis; individuals who are pregnant or nursing; have ptosis, deep scars, skin problems near the injection site, and much more. It is important to go through the medical history including medications as that can affect Botox with the professional to make sure you are a candidate for Botox.

Once a person has gotten Botox, there will be some things that the individual should not do that will be gone over with.

Botox can help with wrinkles and give a more youthful appearance.