Wrinkle Treatment - Demystifying BOTOX by Dr Snehal Sriram from Kaya Skin Clinic

BOTOX has been in use by Doctors and Specialists worldwide since the 70s. Cosmetically desirable effects of BOTOX were discovered by Vancouver-based cosmetic surgeons Dr. Alastair and Dr. Jean Carruthers when husband-wife team observed the softening of patient’s frown lines following the procedure involving the eye muscles. FDA has approved BOTOX on April 2002. Since then there has been no looking back for BOTOX as it is a simple, non-surgical procedure which give a fresh, young look to the face by relaxing the negative facial expressions.

Everyday facial expressions like Rising our eyebrows, laughing and frowning over a period of time can result in a permanent expression lines. Some of them give rise to a continual angry, sad or tired look.

Relaxing the lines can dramatically change a person’s appearance and give them a youthful experience. BOTOX is a type of purified protein that relaxes the muscles and the effectively reduces or eliminates expression and wrinkles. The wrinkle treatment is completely reversible and it will need to be repeated twice or thrice a year. The beauty of this is that you are empowered to change the way you look whenever you feel like.

BOTOX is affordable by people from all walks of life. My clients range from housewives to working women to even men who consider it a part of their overall grooming ritual. The benefit of BOTOX is that the results last for 4-6 months. Hence, you don’t need to spend time and money on a monthly cost of doing BOTOX, you will often find that the cost is similar to what you would have spent on a advanced facial or a spa treatment.

As a therapeutic medicine, it is used even on children as young as four years. Of course, it is now very popular wrinkle treatment while there is no age limit, it is important that you consult a qualified cosmetic dermatologist before deciding if this is the right treatment for you. In addition to wrinkle reduction, BOTOX can also be given to many younger clients for shaping up square jaws, jowls, neckbands and even reduce excessive sweating.

Looking good and young forever is no longer a best kept secret and reserved only for few. Scientific solutions are now, more than ever, within our grasp.

Article by
Dr Snehal Sriram
Kaya Skin Clinic