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Botox® was initially developed by an American doctor to treat crossed eyes (strabismus). In 1989 it received FDA approval to treat eye muscle disorders and has since been used successfully by ophthalmologists. Due to that discovery scientists realised it also held cosmetic potential. Botox softens the vertical frown (glabellar) lines between the eyebrows that tend to make people look tired, angry or displeased.
By April 2002, the FDA was satisfied by its review of studies indicating that Botox reduced the severity of frown lines for up to 120 days. The agency then granted approval to use the drug for this condition
While the effects of Botox Cosmetic don't last, repeating the procedure every four to six months will maintain a wrinkle-free look. Battling the signs of aging in a non-invasive way is after all part of the allure of the product - that and the fact that there are no unsightly scars, and that there is very little recovery time with the procedure.
How does it Work?
Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox Cosmetic) is a protein complex produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which contains the same toxin that causes food poisoning. When used in a medical setting as an injectable form of sterile, purified botulinum toxin, small doses block the release of a chemical called acetylcholine by nerve cells that signal muscle contraction. By selectively interfering with the underlying muscles' ability to contract, existing frown lines are smoothed out and, in most cases, are nearly invisible in a week.
What is a Botox procedure?
It's a short procedure, taking only a few minutes. The surgeon will use a small needle to inject tiny amounts of Botox into a specific muscle in the desired treatment area. The procedure is generally "painless". There may be some redness around the treated area which might last up to three days. You will see the results of the injections within a week.
Botox is regarded by some as the ultimate fountain of youth… |
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