Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Shave Off The Years With Botox


By Marlene Ataine


Botox continues to be the most popular cosmetic procedure in the world, due to it's safety record, ease of use, non-invasive nature, and the low price point. Botox is an injection that is used to treat wrinkles and common skin symptoms brought about by the aging process or sun damage. By relaxing the underlying muscles, these lines become less deep. When injected into a small facial muscle, it doesn't travel anywhere else in the body. It gradually wears off naturally over a 3-6 month period.

It's not surprising that Botox is so popular. With an exceptional safety record over the past twenty years, and a price point that is very comfortable and relatively cheap compared with alternatives. Botox has been purified under very strict controlled conditions. It is a bacterium called clostridium botulinum.

It's not just for woman any longer. There is the need and desire among men to look younger. As a result, they are turning to Botox in record numbers. Looking younger or the desire to look younger is no longer just the domain of women. The market for men is booming. Some industry reports have estimated that in the past six years alone, the number of men getting Botox injections has increase by 300 percent. It's a segment of about ten percent of all Botox injections, or around a half a million and counting.

A lot of reasons are cited to explain the large growing segment of the market that is now looking for youth enhancing procedures. One main reason is that a lot of men are being introduced to it by their wives, who are more aware and sensitive to the impact of frown lines or those deep forehead lines that can make them look much older. The social stigma of not appearing to care about how they look is no longer in fashion for men. Appearance matters and it is becoming evident in study after study.

Are there any people who should not receive Botox?

Botox should not be given to pregnant women, nursing mothers, or patients with neuromuscular diseases like myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, AML (Lou Gehrig's), or motor neuropathy should not use Botox. You should not use Botox if you are allergic to human albumin. It has not been tested during pregnancy or nursing and that is the reason for the recommendation to avoid Botox in these situations.

You will not be administered an anesthetic for this procedure, but before your treatment, your specialist may numb the injection site slightly. The procedure will likely take around ten minutes and you can return to daily activities shortly afterwards.

The price point for your Botox treatment is quite reasonable. In fact, this is one of the main reasons for the popularity of the treatment. A typical Botox session will usually cost between $300 and $400 per syringe. Botox patients can anticipate this price point every four to six months, if they are looking to maintain the results of their treatment.




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