Nowadays, people inject Botox under eyes and around their mouths in order to reduce the appearance of wrinkles as an alternative to under eye surgery. The injections can be used as a medical corrective procedure or as a cosmetic procedure.
If you are considering getting Botox injections for cosmetic reasons, be sure to contact a medical professional. Botox can have negative side-effects when not administered or injected correctly. Such side effects include permanently paralyzed muscles around the injection sight. This can cause areas of your face such as the brow or corner or your mouth to look droopy.
Botox is used as a cosmetic procedure because it paralyzes certain facial muscles depending on where it is injected. When the muscle is paralyzed, it cannot cause your skin to wrinkle. People who receive regular Botox under eye injections can have wrinkle-free, tighter looking skin.
The medical professional will use a needle filled with a mixture of saline and Botox. This liquid will be injected into the area on your face where you want fewer wrinkles. The medical professional should give you some instructions on how to ensure the Botox injections have the best results.
Generally you will have to rub the injection sight so that the liquid has a chance to spread out. If you have Botox under eyes, you should gently rub the under eye area directly after injection. You will also be told to remain upright for a few hours so the liquid doesn’t pool together, forming a lump. In addition, you should try to keep your facial muscles moving at regular intervals after the procedure.
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The tightness usually lasts a few months until the Botox leaves the person’s body. It will not be a permanent sensation. Knowing what to expect before you get Botox injections will make you feel more comfortable.
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