What Is Botox?
After my 25th birthday, I start noticing some fine lines on my face. Though I know it is a process that I must go through, I am really upset. I am afraid there are more and more fine lines on my face and so, I may look 10 years older than my actual age. How can it be! I start researching on wrinkle treatments. I discover that Botox is really popular. It can be regarded as the safest and yet most effective treatment for wrinkles. But, should I just follow what people do? Are there any drawbacks of Botox injection?
Botox is a very well known trade name. But, do you know what Botox really is? Do not be scared that Botox is actually a toxin. This special toxin is a protein produced by Clostridum botulinum. Clostridum botulinum is a bacterium and it often leads poisoning in processed meat. Therefore, it is also known as sausage poison. In the past, Botox was mainly used for abnormal muscle contraction. In recent decades, it has been approved by the FDA and is widely used for cosmetic purposes.
The most famous cosmetic effect of Botox is the reduction of nagging facial lines and wrinkles. The injection of Botox can significantly improve the frown lines between the eyebrows. This injection is suitable for people aging from 18 to 65. It is much safer than plastic surgery. But, the effect of Botox is only temporary and it lasts for approximately 4 months. That means you need the injection again after 4 months if you wish to keep the wrinkles away.
Though you may hear of the miracle effect of Botox, you wonder how it works. Botox can disrupt the release of a body chemical named acetylcholine. The chemical acetylcholine is required for triggering muscle contraction. Muscle contraction is one of the main causes of formation of wrinkles and nagging fine lines. By disrupting the muscle contraction, wrinkles can be reduced up to 80%. But, please remember that 80% reduction of wrinkles is only a general figure, the effect for individual varies.
I have to admit that I am so surprised that wrinkles can be reduced or improved by 80%. But, I start to wonder if there is any side effect. I discover that there can be quite a lot of different side effects, some of them are minor but some of them are serious. Minor side effects include headache, tiredness, neck pain, loss of strength, double vision and decreased eyesight. Serious side effects include swallowing, speaking or even breathing problems. I am terrified that serious side effects may last for several months.
Before your Botox injection, you may need to think twice. If you decide to go for it, here are some of my advices. First, you should only have such injection done by a doctor. Do not trust any technicians from salons. Before the doctor actually inject the Botox, make sure you let him know about your muscle, nerve, breathing and other health conditions. There are some situations like skin infection and pregnancy that you should not have Botox injection. If you have any of the above symptoms after Botox injection, you need to consult your doctors for medical help.
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