Botox is a purified protein that has been used for more than 17 years to treat a variety of medical conditions. It has become a popular choice of cosmetic enhancement to relax the muscles of the face which over time cause wrinkles. It is most commonly used on the forehead and brow line to decrease furrows created by overactive muscles and loss of elasticity of the skin.

Do you have 11’s between your eyes? What about crows feet from years of squinting?

These areas are effectively treated by Botox Cosmetic. The treated muscles usually start to relax within a day or two, and reach their maximum effect within two weeks. About 2-4 months after the first treatment, the effects of the Botox gradually start to wear off. If a second treatment is done when the effects are wearing off, your second treatment will usually last longer (up to 3-5 months, instead of 2-4 months). Many patients who maintain their Botox over a few years will find after that they can go 6-12 months between treatments.

Facial muscles that are used for smiling, eating, kissing, etc are not treated with Botox. Therefore normal facial expression is unaffected. Many people also consider Botox as a preventative treatment. By relaxing muscles before deep furrows have formed, you can prevent these wrinkles from ever occurring.