Botox is an injectible agent that is administered by the cosmetic surgeon. The Botox ingredient is derived from botulinum toxin type A, which is a bacterium produced neuromuscular toxin, that is fatal in the pure state. The botulinum toxin actually is responsible for causing botulism, a kind of severe food poisoning. The Botox injection works by blocking nerve impulses to the muscles, causing the muscles to relax. However, the Botox injection consists of a highly diluted version of the toxin and has been approved as safe by the Food and Drug Administration or the FDA. Before approving the Botox treatment for cosmetic surgery purposes, the FDA had already approved the Botox treatment for alternative treatments like migraine headaches, muscle spasms, low back pain, vocal cord spasms and facial spasms.
The Botox cosmetic treatment is either used singularly, or in conjunction with other cosmetic surgery treatment like face lift or eye lid lift to maximize its cosmetic benefit. Nevertheless, Botox is a temporary solution for the wrinkles and its effect lasts for three to six months, although results vary depending on the amount of Botox injected and the adaptability of the skin to Botox. The adaptability is an individual factor and it varies from one patient to another.
The ideal candidate of Botox cosmetic surgery is the patient who wants to look younger by eliminating the fine wrinkle lines that appear naturally with age. Patients, who do not wish to undertake a comprehensive face-lift surgical procedure, usually choose the Botox treatment. The Botox treatment is not advisable during pregnancy as the effect of this foreign neurotoxin can be severe on the fetus. Patients with neurological conditions are also usually not advised Botox treatment. Patients who are currently on some kind of antibiotic medication also should take Botox only after a detailed consultation with the cosmetic surgeon. Patients should be mentally prepared to consent with the condition of injecting a foreign neurotoxin in the body before undergoing Botox treatment. Also, patients should be comfortable with the temporary nature of the Botox treatment before opting for the treatment.
Recovery from Botox cosmetic surgery treatment is very brief and the patient can resume normal activities almost immediately with renewed vigor and a newfound confidence. It is recommended that the patient should not lie down for several hours after the procedure and refrain from messaging the Botox treated region for at least the first 24 hours.
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