Botox — you’ve heard of it, know what it can do, and how popular it is. But, as one of the most known medical spa products out there, botox is heavily immersed in discussions and controversies, from seeing celebrity botox failures to hearing about the medical dangers of getting it. If you are someone who is curious about botox but hasn’t been able to separate fact from fiction, we’re here to help.
Learn more about botox, and the myths surrounding botox, to better understand if this treatment method is right for your unique skin care needs.
If Hollywood has taught us anything, it’s that beauty starts to lessen the older you get — and age is indicated by wrinkles. Not only is this a rotten misconception to begin with, but rumor has it that botox is used only as a treatment against wrinkles, deemed unnecessary if you do not yet have wrinkles.
As it turns out, though, botox injections can be used to treat many medical conditions such as overactive bladder, psoriasis and even depression symptoms. Botox has been proven to prevent excessive sweating, calming overstimulated sweat glands. More notably, botox is the first and only FDA-approved treatment to help relieve migraines and headaches, as injections relax tense muscles. Botox has dramatically improved the quality of life for adults with chronic migraines, who are often affected up to 15 days a month, with some episodes lasting more than four hours.
Additionally, when used for cosmetic purposes, botox excels at preventing wrinkles, not merely treating wrinkles already present. By injecting botox into wrinkle-prone areas before they develop, like around your eyes or in your forehead, chances are that wrinkles will be prevented from forming altogether.
The understandable fear of needles goes far beyond botox injections. However, while getting botox does involve needles, they are extremely small. The area of skin where you plan on receiving botox can also be numbed with an anesthetic cream or even an ice pack, so there will be little to no pain present. A botox procedure is fairly quick, taking only a few minutes.
The myth that botox injections will hurt leads us to another similar myth: stopping botox injections will make wrinkles worse. For instance, what if you try one round of botox, discover that it leaves you in immense pain, and never wish to return, only for the treated area to doubly increase in wrinkle development? Don’t worry — it’s not going to happen. While botox injections prevent the appearance of wrinkles, stopping botox treatments will not make wrinkles worse. Your skin will simply return to its prior state.
Lastly, some purport that just about anyone can administer botox, resulting in painful procedures and botched attempts. Botox injections can only be performed by licensed and certified medical doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. Please do not hesitate to check the credentials of your medical provider when inquiring about botox.
Wishful thinking does not reduce the fine lines on your face — neither do botox injections, at least not immediately. Although it would be nice to see instant improvement after a botox treatment, the fact is that botox can take up to two weeks to work with your muscles, gradually impacting your skin from the moment of injection. With that in mind, you most likely will not notice any changes for three or four days following the procedure.
This myth leads some to argue that botox doesn’t work, and this is simply not true. Botox is not permanent — you will typically return for another round of injections every three to four months — but it certainly performs more for your skin than over-the-counter, anti-aging skin creams. Topical products that claim to help with wrinkles can improve your skin’s texture and tone, but they are nowhere near comparable to botox.
The best skin care routine you can take on is a combination of botox injections and anti-aging skin products. Your wrinkles will soften effectively with botox and stay so longer with the consistent use of skin creams.
If you have any questions, concerns or even more myths regarding botox and botox injections, Love Your Body Medical Spa is here for you. Our experts are ready and waiting to see if botox is right for you. Visit us today in Las Vegas, NV, and start loving your body as much as it deserves!
