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Stop Those Frown Lines With A Non Invasive Treatment

By Dern Heatherton


Botox is the most commonly performed "non-surgical" cosmetic procedure in the world. The price point is very attractive and affordable. The product has been tested and used extensively for years. And the safety record of Botox is exceptional.

Not surprisingly, the treatment of the frown lines is one of the most popular treatment procedures for Botox patients. The reason Botox can make your frown lines disappear is that when you inject the frown muscle with an adequate dose of Botox Cosmetic, it stops moving. The frown lines disappear because the frown muscle can no longer contract and thus can no longer wrinkle up the overlying skin.

The frown lines between the eyes are far and away the leading target area for Botox procedures. In fact, when Botox Cosmetic was approved by the FDA in 2002, the approval indication was for frown lines. The popularity of treating the frown lines with Botox is the high rate of patient satisfaction with the results. It relaxes the frown, and in the process smooths out the vertical lines between the brows that can make you look "angry" or "unapproachable", even when you are not.

Candidates for cosmetic surgery should be in generally good physical health and must be candid with their physician about any drugs they are taking. The medical history should always be as detailed as possible. You want to include anything that could affect blood clotting or interact with any medication used in the procedure. These could include hormones, aspirin, vitamins, and herbal medications.

Patients should be aware of all aspects of their planned treatment. In other words, they should know very clearly whether they should discontinue certain medications, or even stop smoking.

To achieve the most desired results, you should take the following precautionary measures when preparing for your Botox treatment:

- Don't participate in strenuous activity or exercise for 24 hours after your Botox treatment

- Do your best to stay upright for 4-5 hours after the injections

- Avoid massaging the treated area

- Practice daily facial exercises as directed by your doctor

- Wear sun block

You want to let the Botox settle, so it is recommended that in the recovery period, you limit your muscle movements as best as you can.

Normally, a Botox treatment should last you between three and six months, depending on the treatment area and the severity of the problems. After those six months, facial lines and wrinkles will start to reappear, though not as prominently as prior to the procedure. Naturally, when this occurs, patients can opt to have their Botox treatment repeated. Repeated Botox procedures will be lasting progressively longer with each treatment. As such, a patient will require fewer procedures to achieve their desired results.




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