Botox Cosmetic is FDA-approved to be injected into muscles and used to temporarily improve
the look of moderate to severe forehead lines, crow’s feet lines, and frown lines between the
eyebrows. Millions of Botox treatments are administered each year, yet there are some
misconceptions surrounding it. Here, we clarify some of the misconceptions surrounding Botox,
so you can determine if it is the appropriate treatment for you.
Botox is toxic: Botox is made from botulinum toxin, the same toxin that causes botulism.
However, the forms of purified botulinum toxin used by licensed health care providers meet
medical control standards, which are FDA-approved.
Botox is only used for cosmetic purposes: Botox is used for more than treating wrinkles. As
mentioned in our previous blog, The “Not So Common” Uses For Botox, the uses extend far
beyond facial aesthetics. Botox injections can help with medical conditions such as excessive
sweating, migraines, TMJ, and more.
Botox can erase all of my wrinkles: Botox is great for treating dynamic wrinkles caused by
repetitive muscle movements. Botox won’t remove all of the deep wrinkles that are already
present when your face is at rest, which are referred to as, static wrinkles. In this case, dermal
filler may be used to soften these lines.
Wrinkles will worsen if you stop getting Botox: Upon discontinuing Botox injections, your facial
muscles will gradually regain their ability to contract and wrinkles will slowly return to their
baseline. Botox is not a lifelong commitment and can be terminated at any time.
Botox makes your face frozen: Botox is intended to enhance your appearance, not change it.
An experienced, skilled injector will inject the appropriate amount of Botox to help you achieve
natural-looking results, while still being able to display a range of facial expressions.
If you are interested in beginning your Botox journey at Miami Beach Laser and Aesthetics, click
here or call our office at 305-610-8284..
Botox Cosmetic is FDA-approved to be injected into muscles and used to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe forehead lines, crow’s feet lines, and frown lines between the eyebrows. Millions of Botox treatments are administered each year, yet there are some misconceptions surrounding it. Here, we clarify some of the misconceptions surrounding Botox, so you can determine if it is the appropriate treatment for you.
Botox is toxic: Botox is made from botulinum toxin, the same toxin that causes botulism. However, the forms of purified botulinum toxin used by licensed health care providers meet medical control standards, which are FDA-approved.
Botox is only used for cosmetic purposes: Botox is used for more than treating wrinkles. As mentioned in our previous blog, The “Not So Common” Uses For Botox, the uses extend far beyond facial aesthetics. Botox injections can help with medical conditions such as excessive sweating, migraines, TMJ, and more.
Botox can erase all of my wrinkles: Botox is great for treating dynamic wrinkles caused by repetitive muscle movements. Botox won’t remove all of the deep wrinkles that are already present when your face is at rest, which are referred to as, static wrinkles. In this case, dermal filler may be used to soften these lines.
Wrinkles will worsen if you stop getting Botox: Upon discontinuing Botox injections, your facial muscles will gradually regain their ability to contract and wrinkles will slowly return to their baseline. Botox is not a lifelong commitment and can be terminated at any time.
Botox makes your face frozen: Botox is intended to enhance your appearance, not change it. An experienced, skilled injector will inject the appropriate amount of Botox to help you achieve natural-looking results, while still being able to display a range of facial expressions.
If you are interested in beginning your Botox journey at Miami Beach Laser and Aesthetics, click here or call our office at 305-610-8284.
