Author Bio - Jan Edwards
Jan has a wealth of personal experience in the field of skin care. She believes in the "whole" approach to skin care, rather than just relying on "quick fix" lotions. Taking time out from her "day job" as a corporate model and presenter, Jan shares the secrets of looking great for the camera - and dispels many of the myths about skin care.
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What is Botox?
You would have to be living under a rock to have never heard of Botox, but exactly what is Botox is a question that not everyone truly knows the answer to. Botox is an injectable product that plastic surgeons are regularly using to reduce or eliminate major facial wrinkles. What else is Botox?
Botox is also a toxin created by botulinum – a type of bacteria. If you thought the term botulinum sounded familiar, that is probably because you have heard of botulism, which is of course a dangerous condition caused by the same bacteria as Botox.
Botox reduces wrinkles by “paralyzing” the muscles in the area where it is injected; that being the case, Botox is most effective at helping reduce those wrinkles that result from facial expressions. Commonly, that includes horizontal forehead crevices, vertical forehead lines on either side of the nose, and the like.
In addition to the cosmetic uses of Botox, Botox can also be used to help control excessive underarm sweating and muscular issues such as tics and muscular spasms in the neck, throat, or other muscles, and also to help relieve some vocal chord difficulties.
What is Botox as associated with the nerves? Botox affects the nerves, so that when it is injected into a muscle, the nerves in the muscle are affected and the amount of activity in the muscle is reduced.
What are Botox side effects? Just about anything you put into your body, via injection or otherwise, can have side effects. If you decide to use Botox injections, you should call your doctor if you experience difficulty swallowing or breathing, weakness in your muscles, difficulty speaking, swelling of the eyelids, lips, or tongue, headache, dizziness, or exhaustion.
What are some cosmetic alternatives to Botox? There are both surgical and non-surgical treatments to help reduce facial wrinkles. Before receiving Botox injections, it is a good idea to discuss other options with a qualified healthcare provider.
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