Guess What? Botox is NOT just for the ladies!
Over half a million men in the US get Botox, but fellas, before you go it’s worth understanding the basics.
📚 Here’s a little weekday wrinkle relaxer recap:
Botox was approved by the FDA 20 years ago and remains a staple in cosmetic procedures.
Botox is a neurotoxin that is produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. And yes, that bacteria is a type of botulism but it is safe for injection because it is injected in very small quantities directly into muscle where it acts as a neuromodulator to relax overactivity of the muscle.
Once injected into the face, Botox blocks the neurotransmitters that contract muscles associated with various facial expressions.
It’s not permanent. Your body will steadily metabolize the Botox and muscular function will return in typically 3-4 months. Plan on treatments once per quarter.
Other uses of Botox include blepharospasm (uncontrolled blinking), strabismus (lazy eye), hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), migraines, and bruxism (teeth grinding), among others.
Botox is NOT the same thing as Fillers. You will not walk out with contoured cheeks or full lips. Botox functions by relaxing the underlying muscles to prevent wrinkles, while dermal fillers, which are often made of hyaluronic acid, fill in wrinkles and give volume to the face.
Botox treatment takes just a few minutes with minimal pain and no recovery time. 🙌.
What are you waiting for? Schedule your consult today.
