When it comes to beauty, Botox, is the new buzzword today, people from all walks of life, not jest models and movie stars, have undergone Botox procedures to smoothen out frown lines and re-contour their faces.In 205, almost 3.3 million Botox procedures were performed in the united states alone.
What is Botox?
Botox is a prescription drug approved by health authorities after its ingredients have been checked for potency, purity,stability and safety.Being fairly simple and painless, Botox procedures do not require general or local anesthesia. All that needed is a cold pack or anaesthetic cream to numb the area. this entire procedure can complete in approximately five to 10 minutes, involving no downtime at all.
Managing expectations
Dr Kuladeva Ratnam, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon considers Botox procedures both an art and a science in which subtlety is key. within day pf performing Botox procedure, patients should notice a marked improvement. These changes,however, should not be so drastic as to alter the facial appearance altogether.and after this procedure, you should still be able to frown or express surprise naturally except that the facial expressions will not be marked with wrinkles and creases.
These effects usually last between four to six months, after which old wrinkles will return.But fret not, when that happens, a simple 'top-up' that can performed within two to three minutes will do the trick. According to Dr Kuladeva, 70 per cent of his patients opt for these repeat procedures.
however, as with all cosmetic procedures, results may vary greatly, so work closely with your doctor and let him what you are trying to achieve.
"It if far easier to create a mask" effect as compared to a "soft effect" Dr Kuladeva stresses. To give the procedure a "soft effect",one has to be very familiar with the facial anatomy and the many variables of the Botox procedure, including dose, replacement and administration techniques.
Debunking myths
When it comes to Botox,misconceptions abound and it really doesn't help that unscrupulous dealers makes unrealistic promises to consumers.Many of them promise the removals of lines that cannot be removed with Botox, setting consumers up for disappointment.
It must also be said that while botox procedures may seem like a fairly simple and straightforward, only quilted heath care professionals are authorised to perform them. Among them if is important to find someone with a thorough understanding of facial anatomy and sufficient experience in performing the procedure.For this reason, dermatologists, plastic surgeons and physician specialising in cosmetic procedures are your best choice.
Although rare, complications such as disproportionate movement, allergic reactions and contraindications have been known to happen. Poorly performed procedures may also result in extended lines, the 'mask effect' or bruising. So always do your homework, talk to a professional and ask to see what is being injected into your face.
