If conducted properly, Botox is usually a simple and safe procedure, used to eliminate signs of aging. This procedure does not require sedation or anesthetic. Most candidates for Botox have wrinkles, which are caused by movement in your face every time you smile, laugh or frown. These wrinkles may become more pronounced as you age. Botox is usually made of a botulinum toxin reconstituted with sterile normal saline which is injected under the skin. It is made of a deadly toxin and even though it is relatively safe, only qualified doctors should inject this solution.

The live bacteria could kill the patient if done incorrectly. The doctor then injects a neutral pH injectable solution with a fine needle, which should help minimize the pain. The number of injections needed depends on the area being treated. For example, Crow's feet may only take up to six injections whereas furrowed brow may only take up to ten injections. These injections usually takes only fifteen minutes.

Botox can block impulses to the facial muscles that cause expression lines. Botulinum treatments leave the skin smooth with minimal wrinkles. A board certified plastic surgeon will examine the patients face and inject the affected muscle. This procedure should be done by a doctor. A doctor will also insure proper dosing. A growing phenomenon around the country is Botox parties where a clinician will open up his clinic and throw a party while clients wait their turn for their Botox injections.

Professionals have issued warnings about these events, because these parties can diminish the seriousness of botulinum toxin injections.

Normally, any person who gets Botox can resume regular activities immediately after the procedure although some patients can experience minor, temporary discomfort at the injection site, and slight bruising, which can usually be covered up with hair or makeup. After the procedure, the patient must not rub the affected area. The effects should become apparent within a first few days of the procedure and you will see wrinkles disappearing in up to two weeks after the procedure. The effects usually last for three to four months and are usually continued regularly.

Botox has been used safely and has been effective for over ten years by millions of patients and is quickly becoming one of the most popular ways of reversing the signs of aging. Recently, more and more insurance carriers are reimbursing botulinum toxin procedures, so that any interested candidate should consult their doctor and check for the insurance carrier to see if the procedures can be covered.

Botulinum toxin injections can be a great way to eliminate fine lines due to aging. All individuals interested in Botox should research the potential side effects and consult a qualified physician for their injections. Individuals should never be treated by those who are not doctors. A slight mistake in surgery can ruin your life. So, proper care and attention should be given while selecting the doctor.