If you are interested in reducing minor wrinkles in specific facial areas but don’t want to undergo surgery, you may want to consider botox injections. Botox is one of the most popular anti-aging treatments on the market, but you might be wondering – Does botox last forever?
What Is Botox?
Botox or botulinum toxin is a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is a wrinkle-relaxing treatment that is used to smooth mild to moderate wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes. These are dynamic wrinkles that form as a result of repeated muscle movement.
Does Botox last Forever?
Botox is a temporary wrinkle-relaxing treatment, so it does not last forever. Individual results vary, but the outcomes of botox typically last 3-6 months. However, studies show that the long term use of botox can reduce the strength of the muscles and cause the results to last longer.
As the effects of botox start to wear off, activity will return to the injected facial muscles, and dynamic wrinkles will start to reappear. Botox injections must therefore be repeated over time to maintain the results.
How Does Botox Work?
Botox smooths frown lines and crow’s feet by weakening the muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles to develop in the skin. When the underlying muscles are relaxed the wrinkles become smoother. Botox also prevents new wrinkles from forming, so the face looks refreshed and youthful.
Botox takes less than an hour to administer. There is no downtime after treatment so patients can resume normal activities right away.
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If you are in the Rockwall, TX area, Juvanew Medspa is our featured practice. You can reach them at www.juvanew.com or by calling (972) 848-6633.