Originally Published in Turn Back Your Face Years, by Richard G. Asarch, M.D.
Deep facial lines begin as temporary creases where muscles make favorite expressions over and over. Over time, the underlying collagen develops a memory of this crease. Your skin’s loss of elasticity prevents it from returning to its smooth resting position.
Botox can prevent these unwanted lines as well as smooth the ones you already have.
Facts about Botox:
1. Botox is a potent neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum.
2. The toxin inhibits the release of acetyl choline at nerve endings, paralyzing the treated facial muscles. This prevents you from making unwanted expression.
3. You will usually notice the results in two to six days. The effects slowly wear off over three to six months.
4. The dose and the location of injections may vary slightly from person to person.
5. Botox injections pose no permanent risks. However, sometimes additional muscles in the vicinity of the injections may accidently relax, too. This wears off quickly since very little Botox reaches these muscles.
a. Eyelids can get droopy if Botox reaches the tiny muscle that lifts the eyelid. If this happens remember that it will not affect your eye. The “lazy” eyelid usually returns to normal in a few days but might last a few weeks. Your doctor can often counter act the problem by prescribing a medication to apply to the affected eye.
b. If too much Botox acts on the lower part of the forehead muscle, your brow can droop. Wait a few weeks for it to wear off, or contact your doctor. Sometimes your doctor can inject small amounts of Botox around the brow to minimize this until the Botox gradually wears off.
6. If you take the following medications, notify your physician before having Botox injected: Aminoglycosides, penicillamine, quinine and calcium beta blockers. They can affect the amount of Botox required.
Deep facial lines begin as temporary creases where muscles make favorite expressions over and over. Over time, the underlying collagen develops a memory of this crease. Your skin’s loss of elasticity prevents it from returning to its smooth resting position.
Botox can prevent these unwanted lines as well as smooth the ones you already have.
Facts about Botox:
1. Botox is a potent neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum.
2. The toxin inhibits the release of acetyl choline at nerve endings, paralyzing the treated facial muscles. This prevents you from making unwanted expression.
3. You will usually notice the results in two to six days. The effects slowly wear off over three to six months.
4. The dose and the location of injections may vary slightly from person to person.
5. Botox injections pose no permanent risks. However, sometimes additional muscles in the vicinity of the injections may accidently relax, too. This wears off quickly since very little Botox reaches these muscles.
a. Eyelids can get droopy if Botox reaches the tiny muscle that lifts the eyelid. If this happens remember that it will not affect your eye. The “lazy” eyelid usually returns to normal in a few days but might last a few weeks. Your doctor can often counter act the problem by prescribing a medication to apply to the affected eye.
b. If too much Botox acts on the lower part of the forehead muscle, your brow can droop. Wait a few weeks for it to wear off, or contact your doctor. Sometimes your doctor can inject small amounts of Botox around the brow to minimize this until the Botox gradually wears off.
6. If you take the following medications, notify your physician before having Botox injected: Aminoglycosides, penicillamine, quinine and calcium beta blockers. They can affect the amount of Botox required.
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