Only by April 2002, the cosmetics botox was approved by the FDA (food
and drug administration). Besides the cosmetic use, botox is used to treat:
migraines, constant involuntary winking (blepharospasm), neurological conditions,
excessive sweating and more. The cosmetic botox becomes more and more popular
each year. Many people, men and women all over the world are using botox
to moderate the frown lines between the eyebrows and also the lines on
the sides of the eyes that make them look tired.
Botox Cosmetic Surgery:
The cosmetic surgery takes about 10 minuets and the results and shown
in a few days and last about 4-6 month. The procedure is a non surgical
treatment; it is a few tiny injections of the substance.
Risks:
Botox injections can't get you botulism, but there are some risks such as: Headaches, respiratory infection, flu, nausea, pain (sometimes), redness, and even weak muscles if not injected properly or if injected too much of the substance. All the symptoms are temporary but can last for a few weeks.
Tips:
* Before you start using botox, you should consult with your doctor to
make sure it is right for you.
* Before you are going to have the procedure, make sure to get as much information
as you can. Ask friends that made the procedure, read online to find out about
risks and benefits, and use the botox treatments forums to ask as many questions
as you can.
* Go only to certified places that know what they are doing and have the right
substance and materials.
* Make sure the doctor that performs the procedure is qualified in cosmetic skin
surgery of the face.
* Cheap is expensive! Remember that when you have your botox treatment. You might
pay cheap but then you might have to fix your face for more money. Just go to
well known places with reputation and certifications.
* The FDA recommends to use the lowest effective dose possible and also to wait
minimum of 3 month between Botox Cosmetic treatments.
* After you have the procedure made, don't drink alcohol and try to sit vertically
for a few hours.
