BOTOX® stands for botulinum toxin A, which is a neurotoxin derived from the bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. This toxin blocks the signals in your body telling your muscles to contract.
However, when used for cosmetic procedures, BOTOX® is injected to certain muscles on the face to keep it from contracting.
As part of our aesthetic treatments, Alpine Plastic Surgery offers Botox in Ogden.
Mostly, BOTOX® is injected into the facial muscles to treat wrinkles, fine lines, and the following:
BOTOX® is not only used for cosmetic purposes to improve one’s appearance. It can also treat medical conditions that affect bodily functions. Some of these conditions include:
When administered by a licensed professional, BOTOX® injections are generally safe. The nurses at Aesthetics at Alpine have performed BOTOX® treatments to many satisfied patients. However, certain risks are still present, especially when injections are not correctly placed. The following problems may occur:
There is also a possibility for the effect of BOTOX® to spread to different parts of the body, causing botulism-like effects:
Pregnant patients are prohibited by most doctors to undergo BOTOX® injections since the effects of the treatment on the baby are not known.
You need to provide your doctor with your medical history as there are matters that may interfere with the effectiveness of the procedure, which includes:
To help ensure that your desired outcomes will be met, there are certain instructions you have to follow before undergoing the treatment.
Although injections are well-tolerated by most patients, some would want to omit any discomfort during the treatment. Several anesthetic options include:
A BOTOX® treatment only takes a few minutes and usually does not require anesthesia. The BOTOX® solution is injected into certain muscles with the use of a fine needle. Discomfort is very minimal in BOTOX® injections.
Normal activities may already be resumed immediately after the procedure. The patient should only avoid rubbing or massaging the treatment areas as the toxin can spread to other areas in the body.
The effect of the treatment can be significantly noticed after 3 to 7 days and could last up to 4 to 6 months. The muscle eventually and gradually contracts, thereby bringing back the wrinkles and lines on the face. When this happens, the patient may choose to undergo another treatment. Although wrinkles may reappear again, they often look less severe than before they were treated since muscles have been trained to relax.
As with any procedure, BOTOX® can cause several side effects, such as:
When any of these side effects appear, the patient is advised to report it to the physician immediately.
