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Turn That Frown Upside Down

By Dern Heatherton


Botox is the most commonly performed "non-surgical" cosmetic procedure in the world. The price point is very attractive and affordable. The product has been tested and used extensively for years. And the safety record of Botox is exceptional.

Not surprisingly, the treatment of the frown lines is one of the most popular treatment procedures for Botox patients. Botox makes your frown lines disappear. The reason is simple mechanics, based on the underlying muscles that cause the wrinkles to occur. The frown lines are reduced because the muscle that cause the wrinkles to occur is not activating in the same pattern.

Again, the most common area of treatment with Botox is the frown line between the eyes. Botox was actually approved for frown lines in 2002 by the FDA. The popularity of treating the frown lines with Botox is the high rate of patient satisfaction with the results. Botox smooths out the vertical lines between the brows. This gives patients a more refreshed and relaxed appearance. Some patients say it eliminates their "angry" look.

A healthy approach to any surgery requires that you be in relatively good physical health. Also, it's important to inform your doctor of any medications your currently taking to ensure there are no potential conflicts that could arise. The medical history should always be as detailed as possible. You want to include anything that could affect blood clotting or interact with any medication used in the procedure. These could include hormones, aspirin, vitamins, and herbal medications.

It shouldn't come as a surprise to a patient that they should have stopped using certain medications or even altered behaviour such as smoking. It is up to the patient to take this responsibility for self education seriously.

Doctors recommend that patients take the following precautionary measures in order to achieve the best results:

- Before engaging in strenuous activity or exercise, give yourself 24 hours

- Avoid laying down for 4-5 hours after the injections

- Do not massage the treated area or areas

- Be sure to practice daily facial exercises that your doctor recommends

- And be sure wear sun block

It is best to restrict muscle movements right after your Botox procedure. This will give the agent a sufficient amount of time to settle.

Depending on your problem areas and the amount of Botox injected into the site, your procedure could be expected to last between three and six months. Facial lines and wrinkles will start to reappear after the time period has passed. Fortunately, the wrinkles will not be as pronounced. Naturally, when this occurs, patients can opt to have their Botox treatment repeated. The results of repeated Botox procedures will be lasting progressively longer with each treatment. In other words, a patient will require fewer procedures to achieve their desired results.




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