Botox injections are fairly widely known about, but they’re not always well understood. They can be employed for a variety of medical reasons, including to treat muscle spasms, but as a cosmetic procedure, they are primarily used to minimise facial lines.
What is Botox?
The name “Botox” is a contraction of botulinum toxin. This is known for causing the disease botulism, but the version used in injections is refined to make it safe for humans. Its primary effect is to block neurotransmitters from sending signals between the nerves and the muscles, causing the muscles to relax.
What do Botox injections treat?
Medical uses of Botox include treating muscle spasms, lazy eye/crossed eyes, excess sweating, migraines and incontinence. As a cosmetic procedure, Botox in Exeter may be offered to relax the facial muscles and smooth away the lines and wrinkles of ageing.
Preparation
It is important to be fully informed before deciding whether to pursue botox Exeter. The procedure for Botox normally begins by applying an anaesthetic to the area, or using ice or a massage to help numb sensation. The injection itself is carried out with a thin needle. For cosmetic procedures, type A Botox is normally used.
When applied properly by a professional, the risk of side effects from Botox is low but it may cause some pain, flu-like symptoms, facial drooping, or in more serious cases muscle weakness, vision problems, breathing issues, loss of bladder control or difficulty speaking or swallowing. Allergic reactions or infections are possible.
Recovery
To prevent Botox spreading through your body, do not lie down for at least two hours after injection. Do not touch the area until a full day has passed. Other than that, you should be able to return to normal activities immediately. It will probably take between one and three days for results to show, but it could be up to a week.
There are some risks from Botox, as in any cosmetic procedure, but these are minimal when you have a fully qualified and experienced practitioner treating you, and you follow the correct process.
