Your skin changes with age. It becomes thinner, loses fat, and no longer looks as plump and smooth as it once did.Years of suntanning or being out in the sunlight for a long time may lead to wrinkles, dryness, age spots, and even cancer. Most people try to prevent it with exercise, diet, sun protection and hydration. Adding Botox to this equation is becoming “the norm” in preventing premature aging, nowadays.
Botox is one of the most widely known brands of botulinum toxin injections. Botox Cosmetic is an injectable wrinkle muscle relaxer. It uses botulinum toxin type A, specifically OnabotulinumtoxinA, to temporarily paralyze muscle. This reduces the appearance of facial wrinkles to achieve skin that is clearer, smoother and younger-looking.
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 and cosmetic problems.
Type A. Type A is mainly used for treating facial wrinkles. Type A products include onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox), abobotulinumtoxinA (Dysport), incobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin), daxibotulinumtoxinA (Daxxify) and prabotulinumtoxinA (Jeuveau).
Type B. Type B is often the first choice for treating neck spasms. It’s sold as rimabotulinumtoxinB (Myobloc).
Botox shots block certain chemical signals from nerves that cause muscles to contract. The most common use of these injections is to relax the facial muscles that cause frown lines and other facial wrinkles.
What cosmetic conditions can be treated with Botox?
Botox cosmetic injections are used to address signs of aging. This treatment can smooth fine lines and wrinkles in several areas of your face including:
At urban skin and hair clinics, Botox is a customized treatment that our qualified dermatologists perform in a sterile environment adhering to strict protocols at par with global safety standards to minimize the risk of complications.
Following steps are taken:
The effects of Botox last about three to four months. Retreatment is recommended at this time.
Botox injections are usually safe as procedures are done only by a licensed and skilled health care provider at urban skin and hair clinics. The procedure can result in unwanted results or harm if it’s given incorrectly:
After Botox treatment, desired effects will be noticed around the third or fourth day. Full results will be visible within 10 to 14 days.
Within three to six months after Botox therapy, toxins wear off and muscles regain movement.
Call your doctor immediately, if you developed any of following:
Botox injections aren’t likely to harm your baby. Still, most healthcare providers recommend waiting until after you’ve given birth to undergo treatment.
Experts aren’t sure whether or not Botox ends up in breast milk. To ensure the safety of your baby, most healthcare providers advise against getting Botox injections while breastfeeding.
Crows feet | 8000 – 10000 (24 – 30 units) |
Forehead lines | 2800 – 4000 (8-10 units) |
Glabella lines | 4000 (12 units) |
Upper face | 17700 – 20000 (50-60 units) |
Masseter | 17700 – 20000 (50-60 units) |
Gummy smile | 5000 |
Sweaty palm underarms | 17700 per palm 17700 – 20000 |
Selfie pout | 6000 – 10000 |
Eyebrow reshaping | 6000 |
Bunny lines | 1500 – 3000 (4- 8 units) |
Nefertiti Lift | 10,000 – 12, 500 |
Brow Lifting | 7,000 |
Lifting the jawline and cheeks | 10,000 – 21,000 |
Botox is generally safe when administered by a licensed healthcare provider.
