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Botox
Have you ever noticed someone crease-free under the eye area, no signs of crow’s feet, or even wrinkles on their forehead? Two things might pop up in your mind: first, it could be genetics that plays role in one’s skin tone and structure or the second thought maybe about the cosmetic procedures someone has undergone, namely Botox. Popular magazines, celebrity gossip, and even chatting with friends might have to lead you to an interest in Botox treatments. However, you need to know many things before you opt for Botox to rule out any misconception.
You might have heard a lot about Botox injection over the past few years as with the revolution in aesthetic dermatology and cosmetology. In this article, you will learn all about the Botox injection, its uses, and areas you can correct with it.
What is Botox?
Botox is a drug that is being used to paralyze and weaken the muscles and if used in small amounts, it can correct the fine lines and wrinkles on the face.
Historically this drug is in use for many years since its evolution in 1987. Earlier, the drug was part of the treatment of various medical conditions, such as relief in severe cases in Cerebral Palsy. With time, it has been evolved as a perfect choice in cosmetic procedures.
Botox is a protein that is derived from the Botulinum toxin which the bacterium called Clostridium botulinum produces.
Botox is a toxin which the FDA has approved it in the treatment of certain medical conditions such as eyelid spasms, migraines, some bladder issues, and even excessive sweating.
At first, the FDA approved it in 1989 for medical purposes; uncontrolled muscular spasms, and later in 2002 the FDA approved this treatment for cosmetic reasons and was available on prescription in the United States. These cosmetic treatments are responsible for the reduction in fine lines and wrinkles of the face and neck!
When Botox is used in small amounts with perfection, it can produce benefits both in medical and cosmetic treatments.
How does Botox work?
This drug is a neurotoxin and targets the nervous system and disrupts the chemical signaling from nerves to different muscles. These signals cause the muscle to contract.
To make the muscles contract, the chemical messenger called acetylcholine is released by the nerves at the junction where nerve endings meet with muscles. The acetylcholine attaches to receptors on the muscles, thus this messenger causes targeted muscles to contract.
Botox inhibits the release of acetylcholine and causes the muscles to become relaxed, ultimately relieving lines and wrinkles of the face and neck.