Is Botox Safe? An In-depth Review

By Philip Frost

28th of May, 2014

The Fountain of Youth: the source of endless vigour that inspired humanity to explore vast amounts of uncharted land in search of it, but, ultimately, led to fruitless ends. In the modern day, and through the use of cosmetics, it can be said that we have finally discovered something very close to the mythological object.

Perhaps one of the most well-known forms of non-surgical, cosmetic enhancements is through the use of botulinum toxin, or as it’s most commonly known, Botox. Botox isn’t just used for cosmetics; it is in fact used to treat a wide variety of different medical conditions.

Whether for cosmetic or medicinal treatments, many people are curious about its safety. The truth of the matter is that when applied by a professional, treatments result in little to no Botox side effects and present the best answer to the non-surgical improvement of face wrinkles and other signs of aging.

What is Botox?

Known by its scientific name, botulinum toxin, Botox isa by-product from the Clostridium botilinum bacterium. When used in a clinical situation, it starts in a dry powder form that is then mixed with a sterile saline solution. The amount required for most treatments is relatively small as the mixture is designed to only cause the desired effects of the treatment.

What is Botox Used For?

Though it’s most commonly known for its uses in eliminating signs of aging,Botox is an effective medical treatment for a number of conditions. The history of Botox in therapeutic applications dates back to the 1960s, when it became treatment for uncontrollable blinking and for patients with crossed eyes. Since then, Botox has expanded in its usage to treat:

• Excessive sweating
• Upper motor neuron syndrome (UMNS)
• Cervical dystonia
• Chronic migraines

In the early ‘90s, a study on the use of Botox to treat frown lines was published. With other successful reports leading up to more formal trials, Botox had become approved for use in temporarily improving the appearance of frown lines between the eyebrows. Since then, it has proven to be a capable treatment for:

• Squint lines
•  Forehead lines
•  Chin lines
•  Crow’s feet
• Lines on the sides of the mouth

Botox Side Effects

Botox treatments are not without theirpossible side effects; the great news, though, is that all of these are not only mild but are also both treatable and predictable. Possible side effects, such as “droopy eyes,” are temporary at worst. The same can be said for other unwanted results, such as difficulty closing the eyes and uneven smiles; all of these wear off in short amounts of time.

Other concerns, such as bruising, are actually results of the injection and have nothing to do with Botox itself. If administered correctly by a professional, treatments are generally without concern for other possible effects. Since Botox treatments possess an incredibly low amount of the substance, toxicity is hardly a concern.

Botox in Christchurch: A Safe Option for Fighting the Signs of Aging

Given its history and research, Botox presents one of the safest and easiest options to hide the signs of aging, and it requires no surgery. Its use in the treatment of other medical conditions also proves its reliability and overall safety. With only mild and temporary side effects, you can confidently rely on Botox to innocuously treat lines and wrinkles.

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