Are you fed up with looking in the mirror and seeing more wrinkles starting to form?
Aging can be a beautiful process. After all, who doesn't want to have silver hair? However, for many other people, wrinkles, age spots, and uneven skin tone can cause insecurities to become more prevalent, which can lead to issues with confidence and even mental health.
Surgery is an option, but in recent years, non-surgical wrinkle treatments have become more common, and now, you can have all manner of procedures performed in an afternoon. As it is common, Botox will be explored in this article, so you can see if this is the right option for you.
1. It Doesn't Cause Frozen Face
Many people have seen photos of Botox gone wrong, causing one or more unfortunate celebrities to get a frozen face.
Luckily, if a trained team performs the process, the chances of this occurring are minimal. You won't leave the treatment with your facial muscles frozen and you should be able to move your muscles as normal. This is why it is so important to research the person offering the treatment and ensure they are accredited before you agree to the procedure.
2. It's Not Just For Older People
As this is a treatment to prevent the reoccurrence of wrinkles, it is often associated with older people. Like most things, though, it can be started as soon as you hit the age of 18, and, in actuality, if you start having these injections earlier in life, then the effects are often better and longer lasting.
On average, you will need to have your injections topped up every 6-12 months, but this will vary based on your age, the area being treated, and your lifestyle.
3. Side Effects Are Common (and not serious!)
These injections, as with any procedure do come with side effects, but if it is performed by a trained team, they should be minimal. Some redness and swelling around the injection site are to be expected, and, in some cases, there may be bruising. Do not apply pressure to the injections area for at least 24 hours afterward; if you notice anything unusual post-injection, please contact your doctor.
4. There's No Downtime
One of the main reasons why this treatment and others have become so popular is that there is no downtime. In the days of facelifts, there was a need to rest in bed afterward and recover from the anesthetic. With anti-wrinkle injections, you can have them done and then, carry on your day as normal. If you are a gym goer, you can skip your workout for the next day, and try to avoid taking hot baths, as both activities can cause the injection fluid to move around.
5. It Has Medical Uses Too!
Lastly, these injections can be used to treat health issues, too. For some people, these injections are part of a regimen to treat migraines, as well as relieve the symptoms of an overactive bladder. There is even some evidence that it can help those who have an overproduction of sweat.
