Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Take Action On Your Frown Lines

By Dern Heatherton


Botox is relatively uncomplicated, both in the delivery and the results achieved. This is one of the many reasons that Botox is the world's leading non-invasive cosmetic procedure. No other procedure comes close.

Not surprisingly, the treatment of the frown lines is one of the most popular treatment procedures for Botox patients. When you inject the frown muscle with an adequate dose of Botox Cosmetic, it stops moving. As a result, the frown line diminishes. The corresponding muscle can no longer contract. So, the end result is that it can no longer wrinkle up the overlying skin.

The frown lines between the eyes are the most common area treated with Botox. 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. It relaxes the frown, and in the process smooths out the vertical lines between the brows that can make you look "angry" or "unapproachable", even when you are not.

A healthy approach to any surgery requires that you be in relatively good physical health. Also, it's important to inform your doctor of any medications your currently taking to ensure there are no potential conflicts that could arise. Your medical history should include oral contraceptives and estrogen replacement, vitamins, and herbal medications. Remember, these can impact blood clotting and could increase surgical risk.

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.

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

- Before engaging in strenuous activity or exercise, give yourself 24 hours

- Do your best to stay upright for 4-5 hours after the injections

- The treated area or areas should not be massaged

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

- And be sure wear sun block

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

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. Though not as prominently as prior to the procedure, facial lines and wrinkles will start to reappear. Naturally, when this occurs, patients can opt to have their Botox treatment repeated. The results of repeated Botox procedures will be lasting progressively longer with each treatment. In other words, a patient will require fewer procedures to achieve their desired results.




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