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What Is Botox®

As we all become more aware of how we look and how old we appear, the quest to look younger is becoming more popular by the day. We’ve all heard of Botox® and the wonderful effects, but what is Botox®?

botoxWhile it is an ever growing product that has become better and better over the years since it was first used to combat the signs of ageing, Botox® is an injected liquid used to treat various lines and wrinkles mostly on

What is Botox® used for - cosmetically?

  • Frown lines
  • Lines around the eyes (crow’s feet)
  • Horizontal forehead lines
  • Nasal scrunch or squint lines
  • Lines on the neck

Although Botox® is mainly known for its cosmetic purposes, it has been used for many years to improve medical conditions that patients suffer from.

the face and neck. By relaxing the underlying muscles, these lines become less deep.

What is Botox® used for - medically?

  • Hyperhidrosis – excessive sweat syndrome
  • Treating of migraines
  • Reduces size of enlarged prostate gland
  • Treating of arthritis

Most patients find that the effects of the Botox® injections last approximately three to six months. Most patients have Botox® injections three to four times during the first year and then two to three times a year after that. After the muscles have been relaxed for a while, it takes less to maintain that relaxation. But every patient is an individual, and there is no knowing exactly how a patient will respond.

What are the side effects of Botox®?

  • The frozen forehead
  • One or both eyebrows pop up too much
  • Eyelid drooping
  • Allergic reactions

If you want to know more answers to the questions “what is Botox®?”, you can contact us for a more elaborate answer and other useful information regarding the treatment of Botox®, and how it can change your appearance so that you look well rested and younger.


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