Botox eliminates fine lines and wrinkles mainly in the crow's feet, frown lines, and horizontal lines on our foreheads. This treatment paralyzes the muscle where it is administered, preventing muscle contraction, which stops your face from forming lines and wrinkles when you contract your facial muscles. Thus, Botox not only eliminates existing lines and wrinkles, but also prevents new ones from forming, hence, why so many young adults are hopping on the Botox train, to prevent the overall signs of aging.
Cosmetic purposes are not the only uses of Botox. In fact, it has several. The masseters can then be injected with Botox to relax and reduce the size of the muscles around your jawline, resulting in a slimmer, more youthful appearance. Another use of it is to create a lip flip. This turns your upper lip upwards, creating a plumper, fuller appearance on the top lip. Additionally, Botox can be injected above the lip to prevent or treat gummy smiles, which are when teeth and gums are fully visible when someone smiles. In order to reduce the gummy smile, Botox can relax the muscles above the lip so that they lift up less. A Botox injection behind the eyebrow can also create a more awake appearance by lifting the arch slightly.
Botox can also be used medically in addition to aesthetic purposes, as it's intended use prior to FDA approval for aesthetics. For TMJ treatment, Botox can be injected into the masseters. Furthermore, chronic migraines, twitching of the eyes, and muscle spasms can be treated with this drug. As well as hyperhidrosis, Botox is commonly used to treat excessive sweating, which is common in New York during the humid summers.
It's important to note that Botox is more than just a treatment for eliminating wrinkles, which is why it is so popular with even younger individuals who want to prevent wrinkles on their faces, or treat one of the above mentioned conditions. Prior to scheduling your Botox appointment, check with a well-trained and licensed physician to confirm that you are a candidate.
WRITTEN BY
Sarah Graham