Botox is a short name for botulinum toxin type, which is knows as onabotulinumtoxinA. The botulinum toxin is actually a form of bacteria that causes botulism, a form of food poisoning. When this bacteria is injected into the body in small amounts, it can relax the muscle which can stay relaxed for a long time. The amount is so small that it cannot give you poisoning from it. Botox cosmetic is used to reduce the lines that show on the face and help the skin look younger and vibrant.
Women and men choose to have Botox in a series of injections to reduce the signs of again. As a person ages, their skin begins to thin out and it loses the elasticity that was once visible.
When Botox is injected under the skin, the chemicals that are found in Botox signals the muscles to relax and it paralysis the muscle and the muscle will feel tight. Botox can be used to treat a lazy eye, twitching eyelids, excessive armpit sweating, neck pain, chronic migraine headache, and more ailments your doctor may consider.
When Dr. Pillai applies Botox to the facial muscles it will reduce the wrinkles that you see now.
However Botox cannot change damage that was done because of sun damage or skin that is already wrinkled.
Dr. Pillai will see if you are a good candidate for Botox injections if you by assessing your skin type, the severity of the wrinkles, how it plays a role overall, and your skin thickness.
There are a few risks you need to consider when thinking about Botox injections. They are safe for the most part but side effects can occur at times. Side effects may include redness at the injection site, headache, pain, bruising, muscle weakness that is only temporary, increase in sweating, nausea, and muscle weakness.
It’s important that you meet with Dr. Pillai before scheduling your Botox treatment. You will need to go over your medical history with Dr. Pillai and you may need a physical examination. You will also need a list of all medications you are currently on. You may need to stop medications that cause the blood to thin before the Botox procedure can be done.
After the procedure is over, you may need to rest a little before going back to your normal routine. It’s important that you avoid rubbing the area that received the Botox treatment.
For more information about Botox contact Dr. Pillai today.
