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Botox is a solution that is used to help lines or wrinkles look better; however, it is only a quick fix solution and the effects of the treatment lasts for only a short time.

What is botox?

Botox is actually a bacterium that can make you very ill, however doctors have found that a substance in botox can be used safely in medical procedures without causing any ill effects.

How does botox work?

Wrinkles are generally caused through tightening of the muscles, when the botox is injected through the skin into the muscles it stops them from tightening up, if the skin doesn’t tighten then the wrinkles don’t show as vivid.

Does this mean that no facial muscles will work properly?

If the practitioner is trained in the use of botox then problems won’t occur as they will inject only very small amounts of botox into the muscles around the area where the wrinkles are most prominent. Therefore, it is only the treated muscles which don’t work as they should and this shouldn’t have any affect on the rest of your face.

How long does the treatment last?

Botox treatment only works for a very limited time then the treatment will have to be repeated as the wrinkles start to show again, the wrinkles begin to show as the muscles start returning to normal and this time will vary from person to person.

Are there any side effects to the treatment?

There are a few side effects that are associated with treatment and these include droopy eyelids, a feeling like having the flu, an upset stomach and headache. There is also the very slight risk of botulism but this is very rare and if the botox is given correctly by a professional then it isn’t a really big concern.

If you are considering having botox then it is very important that you go to a trained medical practitioner to get the treatment, it is very important that you tell them if you are currently taking antibiotics or if you know that you have trouble with nerves or muscles. You should talk the procedure over with the practitioner before commencing treatment to make sure you fully understand the procedure and what the outcome is likely to be.