Botox Injections Birmingham - What is a Botox® injection?

Botulinum toxin is actually a toxic substance that relaxes muscles. The medical community has exploited this use for relaxation of specific muscles that contribute to an aged appearance. Botox when ingested in food is very dangerous because it relaxes muscles like the diaphragm which are responsible for breathing. This is why there's somewhat of a misconception that Botox is something bad because in one sense it can be considered harmful. Botox comes from the same toxin that causes food poisoning in humans. This is why many patients were skeptical about Botox treatment when it first hit the market. When used in the proper hands for the proper patient by a licensed physician, it is a very useful product. Botox works best to help with the cosmetic appearance in patients who desire a less invasive way of looking their best. Botox actually consists of a liquid substance that is injected through the skin into the muscles where they are going - where Botox will exert its effect. Almost immediately, a smoothing effect is seen and will continue to improve over the next few days.

Results are variable, and depend on the strength of the muscles that are treated, as well as the severity of the wrinkles. Botox has been safely administered to millions of patients, however, pregnant women and mothers who are breastfeeding their babies should never use Botox. At the Skin Wellness Center of Alabama, Dr. Hartman uses very small 31 gauge needles to administer the product.

Most patients find that the injections do not hurt and the slight discomfort can be alleviated by simple measures like ice packs or other topical anesthesia. Although Botox treatment results are temporary, they have gained popularity all over the world due to the fast results and the simplicity of the procedure.

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