Antiaging Solution For Reducing Lines, Creases, and Wrinkles on the Face
It's been used by men and women for some years to hide signs of aging.
But do you know how it works? Surprisingly, many people have heard about it but don't understand how it achieves the results it does.
The substance comes from Botulinum toxin, discovered nearly 50 years ago.
It was tested for use as a procedure against disorders of the mind.
Later, in late 1980's, FDA granted approval for it to be used as a treatment for patients suffering from uncontrollable blinking of the eyes and, also, used as an treatment for patients with crossed eyes.
In year 2000, permission was granted by FDA for Botox to be used with people suffering from contractions in the upper back, shoulder, and neck areas, in addition to other eye disorders.
During all the research taking place during those years, it was noticed that people getting the treatments on the face had reduced lines, creases, and wrinkles.
Because of this, in 2002, FDA approved Botox for cosmetic use.
Thus, another antiaging answer to fighting the aging process.
When Botox is injected into the muscles, it blocks nerve impulses which results in the weakening of the muscles that cause wrinkles in the face.
In time wrinkles gradually softens if sufficient treatments are given.
In many cases the lines eventually will reduce in intensity.
To arrest your fears about injecting toxin into your body, these injections hold a diluted and purified version of the poison.
If it weren't for the purification process, this treatment could make us very ill.
There are three apprehensions that I can think of about using Botox: Even though, Botox is used as an antiaging solution for reducing line, creases, and wrinkles, the muscles will temporarily be paralyzed when injected with this substance.
Depending on the amount of treatments, a person can look rather normal but their facial expressions are restricted.
Consequently, facial gestures are limited such as it is almost impossible to smile.
Another concern is the expense of the Botox treatments.
It may be out of reach for some people to have these treatments.
It is quite expensive with each injection costing around a few hundred to over a thousand dollars.
Finally, it will take a number of years before we become aware of the long term effects from the use of Botox as the treatments are fairly new.
But for many, it appears, the antiaging treatments are worth the risk in spite of the unknown effects.