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Botox treatment in a nut shell

Botox treatment has been proved an astonishing mediation for naturally occurring aging signs somehow the early aging signs also occur due to excessive expressions such as forehead frown, smile lines gleaming from the corners of your eye. These wrinkles and lines can be controlled and treated with the help of micro doses of Botox treatment your face can get it youthfulness back. Treating with the expert physician Botox treatment can work wonders

There is a misconception regarding the Botox treatment as it becomes alarming to the individuals, that Botox paralysis the face muscles as it contain Neurotoxin since the last 3 decades Botox treatment have been proven as the best anti aging medicine, working in good faith

How the Botox is done?

Botox treatment is very simple, it will be started by a physical examination of your face by asking you to give some expressions such as frown, looking up, smile, curl your nose, make a sad face, whistle, grind your teeth, and other expressions. After a thorough examination of your facial expressions the physician will acknowledge you about the vital areas that contribute to aging faster. After the examination the physician will draw a personalized treatment plan

Once the treatment plan is outlined skin is cleaned and local anesthesia is applied on the area to be treated. A very thin needle likely to be an insulin needle is injected to deliver the correct amount of dosage in the contracted muscles. The process takes 20 to 40 minutes to be completed

Is the Botox treatment painful?

After the application of anesthesia, most individuals can tolerate with the needle pricks well. Botox medications when injected into the affected area can cause a slight burning sensation and pressure, most candidates interpret as uncomfortable and not painful. For sensitive patients numbing cream with local anesthesia to minimize pain

What are the common side effects?

Side effects with Botox treatment are minor if taken under the guidance of an expert physician. After the procedure the injected might look light scars, which can be cured within 20 to 30 minutes. Other side effects may include risks of bruising, which will last 4 to 5 days. To minimize the chances of bruising it is recommended to avoid blood thinners, vitamin E, green tea, fish oil supplements etc.

If injected in the wrong area Botox can cause the lid to fall off or droopy eyes, moreover injecting in the wrong muscles can cause facial disfigurement