Wrinkles in your skin can be devastating and embarrassing to a certain degree, but also are a part of getting older and taking part in the natural process our bodies endure. The wrinkles that our face display are categorized into two parts; static and dynamic. Static are visible when your face is at rest and dynamic wrinkles appear temporarily when a muscle contracts during facial expression. These are usually found in areas of facial expression such as the forehead, between the eye brows and around the eyes. Some people develop static wrinkles at an earlier age than others and desire some sort of procedure to diminish those lines and improve the overall youthful appearance. Botox cosmetic injections help eliminate or decrease the appearance of dynamic wrinkles as it paralyzes the underlying muscle causing the wrinkle.



Botox cosmetic injections are not so effective on static wrinkles, which would be better treated with dermal fillers or surgically. Other areas to be treated besides the face and neck are migraine headaches and excessive underarm sweating. It is safe and effective treatment to compensate for the areas that you need the most help. Some side effects that may occur include; flu-like syndrome, headache, respiratory infection, nausea and temporary eyelid droop. You may experience pain and redness in the face and muscle weakness within the first week following the procedure.

The injection is inserted directly into the muscle causing the dynamic wrinkles, using a very small needle to minimize any major discomfort involved with this type of procedure. The whole treatment takes about ten minutes and results in a pretty painless and effective method to improve the facial features, diminishing the wrinkles. You can expect to see results within two to four weeks and they last from up to three to six months. The effects eventually wear off allowing the dynamic wrinkle to again appear. For best results, continued treatments are recommended and will lead to less frequent visits as the muscle causing the wrinkles become less responsive over time.

The cost of Botox cosmetic injections is one thing to consider, as all procedures express strong costs, depending on the frequency and importance the patient shows. It can range from several hundred to several thousand dollars, which also depends on the number of areas that are injected.

If undergoing with the procedure of Botox injections is considerable and right for you, it should be understood that not everyone will see the same results. Different people have different skin, each with its own tone and reactivity to certain treatments thrown its way. The way one person will respond to the procedure, another might not. Determine with your local skin care physician if the injections would be something worth investing in and spending money on. In most cases, it is a safe and effective method, with proven results. The procedure is also non-surgical, allowing the patient to go back to normal activities immediately. Any non-surgical treatment is worthy of looking into, knowing that results can instantly be seen, without the pain and down time surgery calls for.