More and more people these days are using Botox injections to retain a youthful appearance. Once the preserve of the rich and famous, Botox is now more widely available and an accepted treatment on a par with going for a hair cut. But what exactly is Botox? It is a safe to use bacterial toxin which relaxes the facial muscles lessening the appearance of wrinkles when injected. The injections are very simple and fast and only need topping up once every few months, when the Botox is broken down by the body.
When injected into the muscles in minute quantities, Botox blocks signals between nerve endings and the muscles into which it is injected. This temporarily reduces the activities of these muscles which usually cause impression lines to form. The procedure is relatively painless and patients should start to see results after three or four days. Results continue to improve for up to a month after the initial injection and can last for up to four months. 90 per cent of men and women who took part in clinical trials rated the improvement in appearance as moderate to better after only one Botox treatment.
Botox was approved for use in the U.S by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002 and is now one of the most commonly used forms of cosmetic treatment. Facial rejuvenation from Botox offers a non-surgical alternative to a face-lift and is becoming increasingly popular in the UK. Because of its associated benefits for smiling and cosmetic oral appearance i.e plump and wrinkle free lips, it is now being offered by cosmetic dentists as part of a general smile makeover process. Ask an Aintree dentist about the benefits and costing of Botox and you could experience a safe, surgery and pain-free way to get rid of your facial wrinkles.