There are many skin care-care products, treatments, and procedures that have hit the current market with the last few years. A botox treatment is a non-invasive procedure that is aimed at improving the appearance of the skin.

Initially, this method was used in treating strabismus, which is one of the muscle-related eye conditions. It was then discovered that this procedure could be used in treating neck and face spasms and other medical issues. The following are the fascinating facts that you need to know before getting botox injections:

It Does Not Erase Wrinkles

Botox is one of the best treatment methods for fine lines and wrinkles, but it cannot pull unwanted imperfection from your face. Instead, a botox is a preventive measure that freezes facial muscles, thereby preventing the patient from contracting fine lines and wrinkles. In other words, botox is a restorative procedure and not preventive.

It Was Discovered Accidentally

People have been using this cosmetic procedure since in the late 1990s. Seth L.Matarasso, who was a certified clinical professor, was using botox injections to treat his patients with strabismus when he discovered that their wrinkles were getting better. Since then, doctors have been using this procedure to treat form lines and enhance the appearance of the skin.

It Does Hurt for While

Botox treatment t is quite painful because needles are involved, but people have different experiences. Some people can tell you that injections are painful, but others will tell you that injections are slightly more intense than mosquito bites. However, an ice pack is applied to the injected sites to reduce the intensity of pain. The pain felt after a botox injection lasts for about half an hour.

There are Some Things that You Cannot Do After Treatment

There are some activities that a patient cannot do immediately after Botox. After treatment, a dermatologist will always advise you to avoid taking blood-thinning medications, lying down, and exercising. These are some of the activities that can increase bruising in the treated areas. In addition to this, the patient should keep his head level and avoid bending his/her head forward.

It Is Temporary

Patients with little knowledge about this procedure think that its miraculous effects are long-lasting. This is not true. On average, a Botox treatment lasts for about four months, but some factors can make the results of a botox treatment to fade faster. For instance, a botox cannot last for more than three months if the patient gets involved in intensive exercises.