Prevention of Facial Lines

Botox – Reduction of Facial Lines

Botox is a product name for botulinum toxin Type A. Botox injections is a popular nonsurgical method to temporarily reduce or eliminate frown lines, forehead creases, crow’s-feet around the eyes, and in some instances, bands or cords in the neck.

Wrinkles such as crow’s-feet, frown lines, and horizontal forehead creases are usually caused by repeated muscle contraction associated with facial expressions. The cosmetic form of botulinum toxin, used as a therapeutic agent, blocks certain nerve impulses and temporarily inactivates the muscles that cause these wrinkles. The action of botox is well targeted to the specific muscles that control facial expressions, and surrounding muscles are not impacted.

Botox injections will not only smooth certain types of facial wrinkles, but the treatment will also slow the process of further wrinkle formation. In addition to its temporary qualities in reducing furrows, Botox helps to prevent fine lines from becoming deeper, because it weakens the muscles that cause deep wrinkle formation.

That’s why people as young as their 30’s and even 20’s, who want to prevent wrinkles before they happen, can be appropriate candidates for Botox injections.