Cosmetic procedures have the ability to help you address a range of issues that may be impacting your appearance. Botox injections can be an excellent option for individuals that are wanting an option for addressing wrinkles that will be minimally invasive. However, some assumptions can lead to individuals failing to fairly evaluate this treatment solution.
Assumption: Botox Injections Will Make It Hard To Smile
There is a very common assumption among potential patients that Botox injections will make it extremely hard for them to be able to smile. While the Botox will help to tighten the skin of the face, properly administered Botox injections should not negatively impact a person's ability to smile or show other facial expressions.
Assumption: Receiving Botox Injections Will Be Very Painful
Many cosmetic procedures will have the disadvantage of being extremely painful to undergo as well as having lengthy recovery periods. Luckily, these are not issues that Botox injection patients will have to worry about. Rather, these injections will cause minimal discomfort for the patient and there will not be a significant recovery period. Typically, the most discomfort a patient will experience will be during the injection itself. This will involve a slight pricking sensation and some mild discomfort as the solution is injected under the skin. Some residual tenderness may persist for a few hours following the injection, but over-the-counter pain medications can alleviate these symptoms.
Assumption: Botox Injections Will Make Your Wrinkles Worse When The Effects Deteriorate
It should be noted that Botox injections will simply mask the wrinkles that you have. It can not actually reverse them. Furthermore, your skin's tendency to wrinkle will continue to develop during the time that the Botox injections are having a noticeable effect. These new wrinkles may become noticeable as the results of the Botox injections start to deteriorate, but these new wrinkles will not be a result of the Botox treatments themselves. Rather, the new wrinkles were simply masked by the effectiveness of the Botox injections. Regular maintenance sessions can help to keep the results of the Botox injections effective so new wrinkles will be less visible.
Wrinkles are a common side effect of the aging process, and it should be no surprise that people will go to great lengths to minimize the visibility of their wrinkles. Botox injections are an extremely effective solution for reducing the visibility of wrinkles. Avoiding some misleading assumptions helps guide your decision when choosing to undergo this procedure in an effort to improve your appearance.