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Look Younger By Losing Those Frown Lines

By Dern Heatherton


Botox is relatively uncomplicated, both in the delivery and the results achieved. This is one of the many reasons that Botox is the world's leading non-invasive cosmetic procedure. No other procedure comes close.

The most common use for Botox targets one of the most common problem area for patients who are dealing with skin rejuvenation - the treatment of the frown lines between the eyebrows. The reason Botox can make your frown lines disappear is that when you inject the frown muscle with an adequate dose of Botox Cosmetic, it stops moving. The corresponding muscle can no longer contract. So, the end result is that it can no longer wrinkle up the overlying skin.

The frown lines between the eyes are far and away the leading target area for Botox procedures. In fact, when Botox Cosmetic was approved by the FDA in 2002, the approval indication was for frown lines. The popularity of treating the frown lines with Botox is the high rate of patient satisfaction with the results. Botox relaxes the frown. Some say it takes away that "angry" look and makes them more approachable. The end result is a more refreshed and relaxed appearance.

A healthy approach to any surgery requires that you be in relatively good physical health. Also, it's important to inform your doctor of any medications your currently taking to ensure there are no potential conflicts that could arise. The medical history should always be as detailed as possible. You want to include anything that could affect blood clotting or interact with any medication used in the procedure. These could include hormones, aspirin, vitamins, and herbal medications.

Patients should be aware of all aspects of their planned treatment. In other words, they should know very clearly whether they should discontinue certain medications, or even stop smoking.

To achieve the most desired results, you should take the following precautionary measures when preparing for your Botox treatment:

- Wait 24 hours before engaging in strenuous activity or exercise

- Avoid laying down for 4-5 hours after the injections

- Do not massage the treated area or areas

- Practice daily facial exercises as directed by your doctor

- Sun block is an absolute must

It is best to restrict muscle movements during the immediate Botox recovery period to let the agent settle.

Depending on your problem areas and the amount of Botox injected into the site, your procedure could be expected to last between three and six months. After those six months, facial lines and wrinkles will start to reappear, though not as prominently as prior to the procedure. Naturally, when this occurs, patients can opt to have their Botox treatment repeated. Repeated Botox procedures will be lasting progressively longer with each treatment. As such, a patient will require fewer procedures to achieve their desired results.




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