What Is Botox? A Beginner's Introduction

By Pamela Perry


The world of cosmetology has undergone a definite and gradual evolution over the last three decades. The botulinum toxin commonly known as Botox was introduced in the 1980s and has since then become a household name in the world of cosmetics. It has been celebrated as the miracle drug by most of its users and has become a common drug for millions of men and women worldwide.

What makes the drug so popular is that it is considered to be reliable, affordable and convenient. It also provides quick results for its users especially those who do not want to consider surgery as a form of treatment. The drug has been marketed as one that can be administered to a user during their lunch break or within fifteen minutes. Many of the users use it on the facial muscles as they pay a lot of money to have it injected on their faces. This is in a bid to achieve a smooth and youthful look as the drug promises to paralyze the muscles and remove wrinkles.

Many of the users who are mostly women find the drug very appealing. The main reason for this is that it is affordable and socially accepted. Its simple method of administration has made it quite popular. It is common to find it being administered in popular areas such as malls and spas in various parts of the world. In some regions, you can even find it being administered in non-clinical places.

The drug is mostly used to remove frown lines or expression lines on the face. Once administered the lines are removed temporarily on the user's face and this gives the user a youthful look. The drug has been referred to as the anti-aging wonder drug mainly because of its effectiveness to remedy wrinkles.

Ideally, the drug should be administered by a licensed provider and treatment should be carried out in a professional setting. The provider injects a diluted form of the drug into the facial muscles of a user. On the frown lines, a user can receive three injections on each side and in the middle area. The results are visible within three to ten days and not instant as the marketers try to make the public believe.

During this time the facial muscles are paralyzed. The user may find it difficult to make certain facial expressions such as frowning or scowling during this time. The wrinkles also disappear as the facial movement is controlled.

The drug should only be used in its diluted form since in that form no significant risks can arise. But when not diluted the risks are severe to the respiratory system. In extreme cases, death can occur. It is therefore important for a user to ensure that the professional administering the drug is licensed.

Once a user starts using the drug, he or she needs to get at least two or three injections every year to maintain the youthful face. Otherwise, the temporary youthful look wears off after a few months. This contributes to the popularity of the drug as more users enlist to the lifetime maintenance program of the drug.




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