Work with Botox began in the late 1960s to treat neurological disorders. Aesthetic plastic surgeons have found that the type of lines and wrinkles that respond to Botox injections are those caused by the muscles specifically those muscles that contract during facial expressions such as frowning or squinting. The patient is asked to contract the muscles in the area being treated so the surgeon can determine the proper location for injection. In most cases, Botox is injected directly into the muscle with a tiny needle. It takes a few days to realize the effect of Botox injections.
Patients can immediately resume normal activities.
Long experience has proven Botox to be safe. To date, no systemic complications associated with Botox injections have been documented. Treatment is reversible within several months. May be beneficial for treatment of migraine headaches. Botox injections are a temporary solution for the treatment of wrinkles.