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Remove Those Frown Lines

By Morgan T. Laire


Botox Cosmetic has for years retained the title as the most commonly performed "non-surgical" cosmetic procedure in the United States, based on its ease of use and consistently good cosmetic results.

The most common cosmetic use for Botox is the treatment of the frown lines between the eyebrows. Botox makes your frown lines disappear. The reason is simple mechanics, based on the underlying muscles that cause the wrinkles to occur. The frown lines are reduced because the muscle that cause the wrinkles to occur is not activating in the same pattern.

Don't Look Unapproachable

The frown lines between the eyes are far and away the leading target area for Botox procedures. When Botox was approved by the FDA in 2002, the approval was based on the frown lines. The high rate of satisfaction among patients being treated for frown lines is one of the key drivers of the popularity of this procedure. Botox relaxes the frown. Some say it takes away that "angry" look and makes them more approachable. The end result is a more refreshed and relaxed appearance.

Be Prepared for your Treatment

Candidates for cosmetic surgery should be in generally good physical health and must be candid with their physician about any drugs they are taking. The medical history should always be as detailed as possible. You want to include anything that could affect blood clotting or interact with any medication used in the procedure. These could include hormones, aspirin, vitamins, and herbal medications.

Patients should be aware of all aspects of their planned treatment. In other words, they should know very clearly whether they should discontinue certain medications, or even stop smoking.

Right After your Procedure

Doctors recommend that patients take the following precautionary measures in order to achieve the best results:

- Don't participate in strenuous activity or exercise for 24 hours after your Botox treatment

- For 4-5 hours after the injections, try not to take a nap or lay down

- Do not massage the treated area or areas

- As directed by your doctor, be sure to follow the routine of your daily facial exercises

- Wear sun block

It is best to restrict muscle movements right after your Botox procedure. This will give the agent a sufficient amount of time to settle.

How Long Does it Last?

Depending on your problem areas and the amount of Botox injected into the site, your procedure could be expected to last between three and six months. After those six months, facial lines and wrinkles will start to reappear, though not as prominently as prior to the procedure. Naturally, when this occurs, patients can opt to have their Botox treatment repeated. Medically speaking, Botox injections can be repeated indefinitely with results lasting progressively longer with each treatment, requiring fewer procedures to achieve their desired look.




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