Look Younger By Losing Those Frown Lines

By Dern Heatherton


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.

Not surprisingly, the treatment of the frown lines is one of the most popular treatment procedures for Botox patients. The reason Botox can make your frown lines disappear is that when you inject the frown muscle with an adequate dose of Botox Cosmetic, it stops moving. The frown lines disappear because the frown muscle can no longer contract and thus can no longer wrinkle up the overlying skin.

The frown lines between the eyes are the most common area treated with Botox. In fact, when Botox Cosmetic was approved by the FDA in 2002, the approval indication was for frown lines. In addition to the fact that frown lines are a major area of concern for patients is the fact that the market was driven by extremely high levels of satisfaction among patient end users. Botox smooths out the vertical lines between the brows. This gives patients a more refreshed and relaxed appearance. Some patients say it eliminates their "angry" look.

As common sense dictates, you should be in generally good physical health. As well, you need to inform your physician about any drugs you 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.

Before surgery, even minor treatments such as BOTOX, patients should be educated about all aspects of the planned treatment, including whether to discontinue certain medications and stop smoking.

To achieve the most desired results, you should take the following precautionary measures when preparing for your Botox treatment:

- Wait 24 hours before engaging in strenuous activity or exercise

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

- Avoid massaging the treated area

- Practice daily facial exercises as directed by your doctor

- And be sure wear sun block

It is best to restrict muscle movements during the immediate Botox recovery period to let the agent settle.

Normally, a Botox treatment should last you between three and six months, depending on the treatment area and the severity of the problems. Facial lines and wrinkles will start to reappear after the time period has passed. Fortunately, the wrinkles will not be as pronounced. It is normally when this occurs that a patient will return to have their procedure performed again. 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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