Botox, commonly known as a Wrinkle Eraser, involves using anti-wrinkle injections to temporarily relax the specific facial muscles that cause fine lines and other signs of aging. The active ingredient is a purified protein that blocks nerve signals to the muscle, preventing it from contracting. When the muscle can no longer contract forcefully, the overlying skin smooths out, significantly reducing the appearance of dynamic wrinkles (those caused by movement). The results are temporary, lasting typically three to four months.
Who is it for?
This treatment is for people who have dynamic wrinkles, specifically forehead lines (horizontal lines), crow’s feet (lines around the eyes), and frown lines (the '11' lines between the eyebrows). It is also used as a preventative measure to keep these lines from becoming deeper over time.