Botox

Botox Injection Cosmetic Treatment
By Lisa Lach

What is Botox?

A bacteria called “Clostridium Botulinum” produces Botox. It is purified and injected in cosmetic doses smoothing forehead, squint lines, also smoothing vertical neckbands and can provide a slight mouth corner lift. Millions do it everyday; it is the latest cosmetic treatment with instant results.

It does temporarily improve your appearance and smooth away glabellar (frown) lines in adults under 65. But Botox has been used for over 15 yeas to help stop muscles spasms in the head and neck. Montel Williams Talk Show Host often talks about Botox to alleviate some MS symptoms.

Who Shouldn’t Consider Botox?

Nursing mothers, pregnant women, and people with “myasthenia gravis or other neuromuscular diseases.”

Does It Hurt?

Well a mild bee sting is more like it, but icing helps immediately.

Does Botox Work Right Away?

Results are seen within 7 days of the injection. Most see results right away.

How Long Does Botox Last?

Generally about 3 months, but it varies and some results are up to nine months.