Botox injections are widely used for a variety of cosmetic reasons. As more people seek to change their looks and shave off years with this simple and quick treatment, there has been a significant increase in its use in the last few years. Its popularity is primarily due to the speed of the procedure, the simplicity of the whole process, the quality results and how affordable it generally is.
Botox is most often applied to the facial muscles and skin, and helps them relax, taking away fine lines and wrinkles. There are three main sites that are most commonly injected:
- Forehead wrinkles
- Crow's feet lines around the eyes
- Vertical '11' lines between eyebrows
Forehead wrinkles
Commonly called frown lines, this is probably the most common site amongst the three above where botox is injected. The forehead muscles are constantly being used and the skin and muscles are constantly under stress, so it is natural for frown lines and wrinkles to form. As one of the first signs of aging, it is targeted first. Forehead lines seem to be the most troublesome amongst all facial creases for patients. The treatment does not require anaesthesia; it is simple, quick and effective. Effects can last up to 6 months and repeat injections are usually required to preserve the crease-free look.
Crow's feet lines around the eyes
Due to constant muscle use, fine lines form at the corners of the eyes - these are referred to as crow's feet. It is an unfortunate yet unavoidable sign of ageing. Botox injections can effectively reduce these lines without giving the skin a stretched appearance, restoring the look that younger, healthier skin appears like. Crow's feet treatment is the next sought-after treatment. Just like other botox treatments, the results can take effect for up to 6 months, and additional treatments may be required after that.
Vertical '11' lines
When frowning, these are the two lines that form between the eyebrows. Botox injections are useful in reducing the depth of these lines and smoothens them out effectively. Performing this procedure takes 10 or 15 minutes, with excellent results.
Botox is most often injected on the face into these top 3 sites. More rare are other sites such as chin lifts and botox injections around the mouth that may be performed.
Conclusion
Botox still remains one of the most preferred treatments when it comes to achieving great cosmetic results that will result in younger looking skin devoid of fine lines and wrinkles.
Botox is most often applied to the facial muscles and skin, and helps them relax, taking away fine lines and wrinkles. There are three main sites that are most commonly injected:
- Forehead wrinkles
- Crow's feet lines around the eyes
- Vertical '11' lines between eyebrows
Forehead wrinkles
Commonly called frown lines, this is probably the most common site amongst the three above where botox is injected. The forehead muscles are constantly being used and the skin and muscles are constantly under stress, so it is natural for frown lines and wrinkles to form. As one of the first signs of aging, it is targeted first. Forehead lines seem to be the most troublesome amongst all facial creases for patients. The treatment does not require anaesthesia; it is simple, quick and effective. Effects can last up to 6 months and repeat injections are usually required to preserve the crease-free look.
Crow's feet lines around the eyes
Due to constant muscle use, fine lines form at the corners of the eyes - these are referred to as crow's feet. It is an unfortunate yet unavoidable sign of ageing. Botox injections can effectively reduce these lines without giving the skin a stretched appearance, restoring the look that younger, healthier skin appears like. Crow's feet treatment is the next sought-after treatment. Just like other botox treatments, the results can take effect for up to 6 months, and additional treatments may be required after that.
Vertical '11' lines
When frowning, these are the two lines that form between the eyebrows. Botox injections are useful in reducing the depth of these lines and smoothens them out effectively. Performing this procedure takes 10 or 15 minutes, with excellent results.
Botox is most often injected on the face into these top 3 sites. More rare are other sites such as chin lifts and botox injections around the mouth that may be performed.
Conclusion
Botox still remains one of the most preferred treatments when it comes to achieving great cosmetic results that will result in younger looking skin devoid of fine lines and wrinkles.
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