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Botox, also referred to as Botulinum Toxin, is a purified protein used for therapeutic and cosmetic purposes. We hear the term Botox used most frequently as it was the first injectable botulinum toxin but there are other brands, such as Dysport and Xeomin.
During the procedure, your Calgary dentist will inject a small, diluted amount of the toxin into the treatment area. The injection of the toxin inhibits the normal contraction of the muscles, making them stiff. When the muscles become stiff, the wrinkles will relax and soften as a result. This procedure is highly effective in treating wrinkles, smile lines, lines around the eyes, lines between the eyebrows, and forehead lines.
Botox treatment near you comes with various uses, and it is helpful to understand how it can be used to help you.
When it comes to cosmetic treatments, Botox is used to smooth facial lines and wrinkles that have appeared with age. Some of the main cosmetic uses for Botox include:
Botox is mainly known for its cosmetic applications, but what many people don’t know is that it is also an effective and safe medical treatment for various medical conditions. Use of Botox for medicinal purposes has been approved for the following medical conditions:
The dentist will conduct a consultation ahead of time with patients to discuss the procedure and address their questions. However, after this initial consultation, a typical BOTOX® treatment session takes about 1 hour, which includes the time needed to take a series of “before” pictures for documentation purposes. This time can vary depending on the severity of your condition, the number of injections you need and your overall diagnosis. Some patients require subsequent visits to the doctor every three months.
The effects of Botox vary depending on the treatment area and patient. Botox is a temporary treatment, and if it is being used for cosmetic reasons, you will have to visit your dentist in Mckenzie Towne at least once every four months for touch-ups. Most of the time, when lines and wrinkles reappear after Botox treatment, they are less intense than they were before treatment.
Botox is very useful for reducing newly formed wrinkles that appear when you make facial expressions such as frowning or smiling. Most people are good candidates for Botox, but if you are a nursing or pregnant mother, you need to speak to a dentist near you to ensure that beginning Botox is safe for you and the baby.
Most of the time, side effects from Botox are mild, but they can include:
In rare cases, Botox can cause drooping in the eye or on one side of the face. Most of the time this resolves on its own. It is important to tell your dentist if you are on any medications or supplements before going forward with Botox treatment.
If you have any further questions about Botox treatment and if it can be used to help you, please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated team of medical professionals at South Trail Crossing Dental. We are happy to help you in any way we can.
