Some Of The Common Side Effects of Botox Treatments

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Botulism is a poison that is often found in food that has been infected, although once it has been processed and converted into botulinum toxin type A in a lower concentration, it can do wonders for the tired looking skin. Of course, we know it better as the brand name Botox, which can help to minimize wrinkles and make the skin on your face look flat and smooth, and ultimately younger looking. It works because the muscles in your face are not able to contract once the Botox has been injected in small doses. There are side effects as detailed below, which should go away after a few days.

Injection Site Problems

Some people taking Botox treatment can experience bruising or some pain at the injection site, as a needle is used to inject the botulinum toxin type A into your facial muscles. And some people also report some redness and swelling around the injection site, and the muscles may become stiffer than usual or weaker than usual. However, these “side effects usually don’t last any longer than a week or a few days and are not considered dangerous, although if you experience excessive discomfort or these signs won’t disappear, you should, of course, tell your doctor.” as stated by Match Skin Salon.

Toxin Spread

Botulism like symptoms can appear if the botulinum toxin type spreads beyond the targeted muscles, as technically it is a poison. Any of these potentially serious side effects should be reported to your doctor as soon as you notice them – other muscles feeling weak, trouble breathing or swallowing, and slurred speech.

Anxiety

Feeling anxious or overly worried about things that wouldn’t usually bother you can be common for people who have Botox treatment for the first time. Most people find that this side effect will disappear in a few days.

Blurred Vision

Some Botox users find that it can be difficult to focus accurately on objects that are far away or close, as the Botox is relaxing the facial muscles. The Botox treatment can also cause the eyes to become dry or irritated, according to Drugs.com.

Cold Symptom Side Effects

A runny nose, congestion, coughing and even a fever or chills can be unwanted side effects of having Botox treatment, as the drug often brings results that mimic cold or flu-like symptoms. Most people taking Botox injections find that these symptoms will disappear after a few days; if you find that you have them for longer than that, you should see your doctor.

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How Botox Can Reverse The Effects of Aging

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Wondering if Botox takes care of wrinkles is a prevalent thought, and it is essential to find the answer, particularly if you are considering having Botox treatments.

However, your first step should be to understand precisely what Botox is and then proceed to decide on treatments after you have acquired a necessary foundation of knowledge about the substance. Botox is the brand name for Botulinum Toxin Type A. The latter is a type of protein, and it is safe and effective when used in clinical therapeutic doses for the treatment of wrinkles and fine lines. It is also marketed under other brand names, such as Dysport and Azzulure, and the effectiveness is the same among the various brands. The one selected typically depends on the practitioner’s preference.

It is essential to have the treatment at a registered clinic at the hands of an experienced medical professional. This is because only licensed practitioners are qualified to administer Botox safely and efficiently.

Botox and Wrinkles

Botox injections temporarily affect the facial nerve tissues and immobilize the surrounding muscles. When the muscles being targeted are stimulated to move, wrinkles do not appear.

It is easier to understand precisely how Botox works when you consider the various areas of the face where wrinkles occur and the types of wrinkles that are most common.

Wrinkles

Making common facial expressions, such as frowning and smiling, creates creases and wrinkles as one age. The most common wrinkles are crows feet around the eyes, forehead wrinkles, and wrinkles that are considered “frown lines,” which often appear as vertical lines on either side of the nose at the eyebrow line.

At this initial stage, they are considered dynamic wrinkles, which means they only present themselves when the muscles are contracting. The second stage is where such lines and wrinkles become more profound and more pronounced, and these are referred to as static wrinkles.

Mechanism

When Botox is initially injected into the facial muscles, it inhibits the muscle-nerve connection temporarily, and this effect lasts for approximately two weeks. When it has taken full effect, the long-term results are the lessening or complete eradication of wrinkles.

Dynamic Wrinkles

Those who take Botox injections for dynamic wrinkles can anticipate skin that is very smooth and unlined when frowning or smiling, as the muscles being targeted will not move. This completely eradicates the appearance of wrinkles. If you are dealing with these kinds of wrinkles, you will likely be delighted with the results of Botox.

Static Wrinkles

Those with static wrinkles will not see a change in the skin’s structure, but they can anticipate a softening of wrinkles. If wrinkles have been deeply embedded in the skin, they may still be visible. However, the overall appearance is younger, healthier looking skin.

Temporarily relaxing facial muscles essentially provides rest for the skin and subsequently, relief from wrinkles, although this is also on a temporary basis. Naturally, when the effects of the toxin wear off, wrinkles will return. This means that repeated treatments are required. Fortunately, Botox is one of the most effective and safest aesthetic treatments when compared with the millions of cosmetic procedures completed each year throughout the world.

Other Facial Wrinkles

Unfortunately, even though most wrinkles begin on the upper half of the face, they also become quite noticeable in other areas over time. These areas include the nose to the mouth area, where lines frequently develop. Wrinkles and fine lines are also common around the lips. Eventually, a person’s entire neck and face may have wrinkles.

Botox injections primarily treat wrinkles created by facial muscles as they move, and therefore treatment of this type can be used on the entire face. Depending on how many wrinkles a person has, it may be best to get treatment for the whole face, so that it has a balanced, natural appearance.

Results of Botox injections on the lower area of the face are more subtle, but they add to the overall outcome of the treatment.

Final Considerations

As previously mentioned, it is important to locate an experienced, licensed practitioner to consult with before having Botox injections. An initial consultation helps potential clients understand the type of results they can expect, and which treatments options are best.

If you are considering Botox treatments, the information outlined above should help you obtain a better understanding of what Botox is, how the injections work, and the most appropriate steps to follow if you are planning to have this type of cosmetic procedure. As always, consider all the facts before making a final decision about this or any other kind of anesthetic treatment.

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All You Need To Know About Botox Treatment

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I have always shared my knowledge about various topical products, but today I will be talking about the most popular treatment — Botox.

What is Botox?

Most of us have heard of the Botox treatment and how the therapy, when done correctly, can make your skin smooth, but your face expressionless.

Contrary to what most people believe, Botox is not a chemical that gets injected into the skin. In fact, Botox was the original brand of botulinum toxin used for this anti-wrinkle injection way back in the 90’s.

Botox is one the most toxic poison science has ever known. It is a mix of proteins produced by different types of bacteria, the primary of them being Clostridium botulinum. Botox when injected into the skin paralysis the muscles it comes in contact with.

Different uses of Botox

Although botulinum toxin can be quite dangerous if accidentally taken, it has been revealed that injecting a small amount of it into specific muscles is safe.

In the late 1970’s, Botox was initially used to treat overactive eye muscles. Since then it has been used to treat several disorders connected to dysfunctional muscles, including cerebral palsy, jaw grinding, spasms and chronic migraines. However, when a few ophthalmologists in the early 90’s noticed that patients who used Botox to treat eyelid spasms displayed lesser frown lines (glabellas wrinkles) as a side effect, Botox as a cosmetic treatment soon became popular.

Botox as a cosmetic treatment is a great option to soften folds which are prominent when muscles contract as well as dynamic wrinkles as well as wrinkles in motion. In most cases, getting a Botox treatment can help rid of wrinkles completely. Common types of wrinkles that can treat with Botox include:

  • Forehead wrinkles
  • Bunny lines
  • Frown lines (the vertical line that appears between the eyebrows)
  • Crow’s feet (lines appearing at the edge of the eyes)

Although Botox is a not a good option for treating static wrinkles, those which are visible when you keep face relaxed, it can help slow down the speed of the wrinkles in motion turning into static wrinkles.

Apart from wrinkles treatment, Botox can be used for:

  • Eyebrow Shaping
  • Excessive sweating
  • Lifting nose tip
  • Turkey neck
  • Jawline contouring
  • Gummy Smiles

How Does Botox Work?

Although there are seven types of botulinum toxic, only two are used in cosmetic treatment — type A and B. Both the toxins used in cosmetic treatment paralyze the muscles in a similar way.

Muscles contract or clench up when triggered by nerve signals. The muscles and the nerves are separated by a small gap NMJ (neuromuscular junction). When the nerve releases a chemical (acetylcholine) into the gaps, it sticks to the muscles causing it to contract.

When Botox is injected, it prevents the nerve to release acetylcholine. Due to the absence of acetylcholine, nerves are unable to connect with the muscles and get paralyzed.

How long do Botox results last?

Botox results start appearing about a fortnight after being injected, and the results usually last for 3-5 months. It is recommended that you get re-injected when you see the results wearing off instead of waiting for a complete wear- off.

Side-Effects of Botox

Botox treatment uses only a small amount of toxin (100 units per session) which is completely safe. A complication may arise only when a significant amount is used to treat a disease in the body.

The procedure only involves inserting thin needles into the skin, which is not very painful. While anesthetic cream is usually used to numb the area, most patients require only ice packs and nothing at all.

Common side-effects of Botox treatments include swelling, bruising or tenderness in areas that have been injected. However, most of them usually disappear within a few days and can be reduced by using ice packs back before and after injections.

However significant side effects of the treatment such as brow lowering, eyelid dropping or downturned lips are usually caused when too much is injected or has spread in wrong areas. However, these effects are typically minimized within a couple of weeks or in maximum 4-5 months when the Botox wears off.

In additions, medications or various medical conditions can also lead to severe side effects. It is always best to let your doctor know your medical history before you start with the treatment.

Botox Cost

There is no fixed price set for a Botox treatment. The cost is usually set according to the amount of Botox you require to get the desired results.

Botox doses are measured in units. According to industry experts, a unit in Canada usually costs between $9 and $15 early this year. Depending on the area that requires the treatment, a patient needs between 25 and 75 units. Men opting for this cosmetic treatment require more units than women because they have stronger muscles.

To get a reliable price estimate, it is always best to consult with the clinic where you decide to get the treatment done. They will inform you about the cost after taking into account your facial muscles and the desired results.

Factors to consider when choosing a Botox Treatment

The success of the treatment primarily depends on how much is injected, where and how deep, and types of techniques used during the treatment process. So it is highly advisable that choose an experienced injector for your treatment.

Choose the right brands. Apart from opting for the original Botox, you can also choose Dysport, also a botulinum toxin. Xeomin though a pared-down version of botulinum toxin also works well as the full version and is also safe.

Botulinum is a fragile toxin, so things like bubbles, foaming, and shaking can affect its potency. To get maximum results, ensure that you check with the clinic whether they use fresh Botox.

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Is Botox A Safe Treatment For Wrinkles?

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Individuals considering Botox treatment often have a lot of questions about the process. What exactly is Botox? Does it work on deeper wrinkles? Is it safe for long-term use? Will my face look worse than it does now if I start Botox treatments and then stop?

What Is Botox?

All of these are excellent questions, and we’re here to provide the answers. Let’s start with what Botox is. Botox uses botulinum toxin injections to temporarily paralyze facial muscles by blocking the brain signals that cause them to contract. The contraction of facial muscles is the cause of wrinkles and forehead furrows, so blocking them is an effective method of mitigating their appearance.

Botulinum toxin is produced by the bacteria that causes botulism, a specific type of food poisoning. There’s no need to worry about catching the disease though, as the injections never contain the bacteria itself.

In fact, paralyzing facial tissues provides a myriad of benefits. For cosmetic purposes, it results in a dramatic reduction in the appearance of wrinkles, especially in patients age 65 or younger. It also has several medicinal purposes, including treating repetitive neck spasms, lazy eye, overactive bladder, and excessive sweating. They can also help individual individuals dealing with chronic migraines.

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What Are The Treatments Like?

Safe Botox injections must be carried out by a trained, licensed medical professional. They will prepare a thin needle containing a tiny amount of botulinum toxin for each injection required. The number of needed injections varies based on a variety of factors, including how large of an area is getting treated.

The effects of each treatment last for three months or maybe a little longer, but are not permanent. Regular booster injections are required to maintain the effects of the treatment.

Are Treatments Suitable For Any Age?

Wrinkles tend to become thicker as we age, so many patients wonder if Botox becomes less efficient as they grow older. The truth is that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves Botox treatments with patients 65 years old or younger in mind. Patients older than this may not experience the same results as a younger demographic, but the treatments usually still provide some benefit. This is especially true if the injections are combined with facial fillers to help soften the wrinkles.

Is It Safe?

Yes, Botox is safe for all patients. Research on the subject reveals no short- or long-term health risks associated with these treatments. Medicinal injections for the ailments listed above involve higher dosages of the toxin that is used for cosmetic purposes, further verifying the safety of cosmetic treatments.

That said, some individuals experience side effects when they begin treatment. Pain in the treated area(s), bruising of the injection location(s), headache, eye dryness, excessive tearing, and flu-like symptoms are the most commonly reported.

The best way to avoid these side effects is to ensure that the medical professional performing them understands what they are doing. Plastic surgeons, eye plastic surgeons, board-certified dermatologists, or otolaryngologists who have personally examined you are the best option to administer the injections. In the unlikely event you still experience adverse side effects, these professionals will also be able to provide valuable advice on how to manage your symptoms.

What Happens If I Stop?

Stopping Botox after a few years will not make your face look worse than it did initially, but you will revert to the way you looked before starting treatments. Your forehead muscles will also regain their strength and range of motion after stopping treatments.

Hopefully, the information above answered all of your questions concerning cosmetic Botox treatments. If not, feel free to contact us for additional information!


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Does Botox Wear Off Quicker If You Exercise?

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Does Botox wear off quicker if you exercise one persistent question that needs to be settled once and for all? After all, many people, myself included, suspect that strenuous exercise may speed up the body’s assimilation of Botox.

Working out too much can make the injection wear out faster than if a person leads a widely sedentary life. My belief stems from my experience with my two patients. For my hyperactive subject, the effects of the injection wore out within a month and a half. Meanwhile, for my less active subject, Botox’s efficacy run its due course.

What gives? To-date, there is no significant study or research conducted to draw a correlation between activity and the length of effectiveness of Botulinum toxin. And yet my experience suggests an active cause and effect relationship. The same goes for individuals medicating with hyaluronic acid.

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Are Botox and Sedentary Living a Match Made in Heaven?

I wonder. My theory on the subject goes something like this: Perhaps the muscular exertion produces a heightened communication between the muscular and the nervous systems, thereby reversing the powerful effects of the substance injected. For now, however, consider this to be just a hunch. At the same time, I shall eagerly await any tried-and-tested medical findings regarding the matter.

Hunches, after all, are no match for rigorous trials. The medical profession is known to devote years to arrive at definitive conclusions regarding pharmaceutical effects. Maybe other factors are causing the effects of Botox to be aborted time-wise, such as the differing metabolic rates among human subjects.

Unlocking the Mysteries of the Botox Serum

Pending a full-blown investigation, Botox injection administrators are known to restrict their patients from being overactive upon receiving a full dosage. The logic is that too much movement may cause the drug to work in unintended areas of the body.

Some Preliminary Suggestions for Clostridium Botulinum Administration

But then again, this practice is not to cast in stone due to lack of clinical proof. So for the time being, it would be wise for aestheticians, dermatologists, and plastic surgeons to alert their patients that results may vary. That is, the treatment may prove to be more long-lasting to others or vice versa depending on the rate at which the neurotoxin is assimilated into the system. This way, it’s clear for the patient what to expect instead of blaming the provider.

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12409 Harris Rd #111, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2J5
(604) 757-7772