Botox is actually a highly purified form of botulinum toxin. When used in small amounts, it is extremely safe. Botox is the most sought-after non-surgical cosmetic procedure, because its effectiveness has been proven through numerous clinical trials.

The effectiveness of Botox lies in its ability to relax wrinkles. It works best on fine wrinkles that haven’t escalated to moderate or deep furrows.

There are two types of wrinkles: dynamic wrinkles and static wrinkles. Dynamic wrinkles are the lines that appear during facial movements and then disappear right afterwards. These appear when you smile, squint, and laugh. Dynamic wrinkles are mostly found along the edges of the mouth, between the eyebrows, and on the forehead.

The other type of wrinkles, static wrinkles, were once dynamic wrinkles. Over the years, after repeated facial movements, dynamic wrinkles start to become set in the skin. When they become static wrinkles, they are present even when the face is at rest.

Botox relaxes the contracted muscles responsible for dynamic wrinkles so that they don’t become static wrinkles. The injections are delivered directly into the stiffened muscles.

Many people worry that Botox will make their face look frozen. However, when administered by a trained hand, the results of Botox look very natural. Experts administer Botox conservatively by varying dosage based on the treatment region. For example, a small dosage is administered to the forehead region to retain the natural movement of the eyebrows.

The Botox procedure is quite brief, making it much more convenient than surgical options. During it, injections are administered to marked areas of the face. With each injection, you feel nothing more than a slight prick.

Soon after the treatment, tenderness and minor swelling are common. If there is bruising, it resolves quickly. If you do not take blood-thinning medication like ibuprofen or aspirin two weeks before the scheduled date, bruising can be avoided.

The results of your Botox injections start to show a few days later and improve over the next week. On an average, the relaxed appearance of wrinkles from Botox treatment lasts for around four months.

At Pūr Skin Clinic, we provide a number of convenient and effective treatments designed to improve the health and appearance of your skin. Restore that youthful look with Botox – contact us today and schedule your consultation. During a consultation, you’ll learn more about Botox and what it can do for your skin.