Botox Injections For Wrinkles

As soon as Botox was approved by the FDA for cosmetic use in 2002, there was a huge demand for Botox injections for wrinkles. Botox remains one of the most popular anti aging procedures available, and is often chosen as an alternative to face lifts and other plastic surgery.

What is Botox?

Botox is derived from a highly poisonous substance called botulinum toxin which is responsible for the form of food poisoning known as botulism. Botulinum toxin makes the muscles unable to contract. It began to be injected in tiny doses into the muscles around the eyes in the 1980s to treat uncontrollable blinking spasms and crossed eyes. That’s why the rights to Botox are owned by the opthalmic product manufacturer Allergan Inc.

The opthalmologists using Botox to treat eye spasms soon noticed that it also had the effect of reducing wrinkles around the eyes. Clinical trials then began for its use for cosmetic purposes.

Two other companies worldwide have also developed injectable versions of botulinum toxin type A. The brand names for these are Dysport (produced by Ipsen Ltd in Europe) and Neuronox (Medy-Tox Inc, Korea).

What can Botox injections do for me?

Botox relaxes the muscles around the eyes, on the forehead or on other parts of the face and makes them unable to contract. Most of us cannot totally relax these muscles and in our daily lives they are partially contracted, squeezing the skin and causing wrinkles. Relaxed muscles means fewer wrinkles. The effects are not permanent but usually last for around 3 to 6 months.

What if something goes wrong?

First, don’t worry about the poisonous aspect of Botox. Injected in tiny quantities into the muscles of the face it is not dangerous. Allergic reaction is possible and you should ask your physician about this before the injection. It is also possible to suffer a little bruising after the injection but this is an effect of the injection itself, not the Botox.

The most common side effect is that some people do not like the way they look after a Botox injection. If it is used on large areas, it will make the face less expressive, as the muscles cannot move into the normal facial expressions. The way to avoid an unpleasant surprise when you see your rejuvenated face is to start with small muscles.

In a small number of cases the Botox may get into a muscle that the physician did not mean to inject. This can cause a droopy eye or other unintended effects. But Botox is not permanent, and these undesired effects will wear off in a few weeks.

Can I administer Botox myself at home?

No, Botox is dangerous if injected into the bloodstream so it should only be administered by a qualified professional.

What about Botox wrinkle cream?

Botox itself does not come in a cream, but there are many ‘Botox alternatives’ on the market. These are usually collagen or peptide anti-wrinkle creams that are not made with botulinum toxin. You might see any wrinkle reducing cream described as a ‘Botox alternative’.

Botox is a registered trademark of Allergan, Inc. This site is not affiliated with Allergan Inc, Ipsen Ltd, Medy-Tox Inc or their subsidiaries. You are recommended to seek qualified medical advice before going ahead with Botox injections for wrinkles or other medical procedures.

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