Consideration before Botox Injection
Botox injections have been used successfully in patients with spastic dysphonia, hemifacial spasm, facial creases and synkinesis. If your doctor feels that one area of the face is hyperkinetic or moves too much, you may be a good candidate for botox. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have any symptoms of spasm or drawing in one or more areas of your face.
Botox is mainly used in cosmetic dermatology for the upper part of the face to paralyze the muscles of facial expression. Over time, as the sun damages our skin, wrinkles can appear when we move our facial muscles. Across the brow or the little elevens that people get which can make them look stern, between the upper bridge of the nose, may be effectively treated with Botox.
Some physicians may use Botox carefully around the lips. If applied in sparing amounts, it may improve the wrinkles around the lips, though there is a risk of immobilizing the lips, which is obviously not desirable.
Another place Botox is being used frequently now is platysma muscle. Some people with thin skin on the neck have these tightened bands of skin on the neck caused by the platysma muscle in the neck. Botox injections may be used in the neck to relax that.
Botox is also often used to improve depressed eyebrows, as well as improve hyperhidrosis of the underarms or hands (excessive sweating). Botox is often used in conjunction with lasers and fillers to address the signs of photo-aging or sun induced aging of the skin.
The expertise and experience of your physician is necessary to avoid any unwanted incidents. Only physicians specially trained in Botox Cosmetic should administer the injections. So consult the qualified physician before you make any further decision.