Over time, Botox expressions such as smiling or frowning cause your muscles to contract and create wrinkles. These lines and creases can make you look older than you are. Botox is an injectable neurotoxin that can reduce or eliminate these wrinkles. It works by blocking muscle signals, allowing your skin to relax and become smoother. It is a safe and effective way to improve your appearance. It is used by many people around the world to achieve a natural-looking and youthful appearance.

Botox is a brand name for botulinum toxin type A, an anti-wrinkle injection that doctors have been using for years to treat fine lines and wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes. The toxin prevents the release of a chemical called acetylcholine, which causes muscle cells to contract and shorten. This stops the muscles from twitching or moving when you smile or frown, and helps your face to soften and appear more relaxed.

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During a Botox treatment, your doctor will apply anesthetic cream or use ultrasound to help numb the injection area. Then, they will inject tiny amounts of the toxin into your skin or muscles through a small needle. They will likely do this in a grid pattern to cover all the areas that need attention.

You should avoid massaging or pressing on the injected areas after your procedure. This can increase your chances of bruising or spreading the toxin to an area it shouldn’t be in, which can affect your results.