Botox Wrinkle Treatment

Botox is a common procedure undertaken by both women and men at all stages and ages in life.  Many women and men have found great success with Botox treatments to alleviate facial lines.

What causes wrinkles?

While aging and genetics play a large part in the wrinkles you get, many lifestyle factors also contribute to lines, wrinkles and furrows.

• Sun damage – One of the leading causes of fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage causes an irregular thickening of the dermis and it decreases the amount of water you can hold in your skin.
  



• Muscle movement – Depending on what facial movements you make, you will get lines forming in certain areas around the mouth and eyes.  For example, you can get worry lines on your forehead because of contracting the muscles when you raise your eyebrows.



• Subcutaneous fat layers diminish – As you age - in the subcutaneous layer of the skin; the fat cells get smaller leading to more noticeable wrinkles and sagging. 



• Smoking – Smoking causes less blood to get to the skin depriving it of needed oxygen and nutrients.  In addition, smokers tend to have less elastin and collagen in their skin; these two proteins help to keep skin soft, tight and elastic.



• Gravity – Gravity can make the loosening of the skin much more apparent causing dropping eyelids and jowls.

If any of these factors are causing wrinkles, lines or furrows that you are unhappy about, Botox injections may be helpful.

How Does Botox Work?

With millions of procedures already performed, Botox is considered one of the most popular and safe cosmetic procedures.  Essentially, Botox paralyzes the muscles in your face because skin that cannot move cannot form wrinkles and lines.
A Botox injection is a relatively simple procedure performed right in the doctor’s office during a short appointment.  First, the area will be numbed using a topical anesthetic.  Then, small amounts of Botox are injected with a thin needle into the treated area.  The discomfort is small and it is related to the injections themselves.  Most patients report mild discomfort that dissipates after the injection is finished.

Are There Side Effects?

As with any medical procedure, there are side effects that every patient should be aware of.  Research shows that side effects vary based on many factors including:

• Injection site
• Physician expertise
• Frequency of injections

Although rare, the most frequently reported side effects are:

• Tenderness
• Bruising at the injection site
• Mild pain
• Eyelid dropping (for procedures around the eyes)
• Dry eyes (for procedures around the eyes)
• Double vision (for procedures around the eyes)

When experienced professionals like those at the Montgomery ENT Center administer Botox, it is a safe procedure, not known to cause long-term side effects. Montgomery ENT Center offers a team of skilled professionals to serve your Botox needs.  You’ll enjoy their modern medical facilities boasting state of the art technology and personal attention.  Call Montgomery ENT Center today to book your appointment to see Botox is right for you!