Wrinkles and fine lines are unavoidable, no matter how well you sleep, eat, or keep yourself fit. Those stress lines will eventually appear on your face, taking away your bold look and carefree appearance. Even if you regularly apply sunscreen, the signs of aging are eventually going to show up on your face unannounced.
Fortunately, neurotoxins such as Xeomin or Botox can help reduce those signs of aging. Imagine having younger, smoother skin with minimum texture. Neurotoxins are injectables that eliminate or reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles from your face and give you smoother, younger skin. Almost everyone is familiar with Botox injection, but do you know how neurotoxins actually work?
In this article, we will explore everything about neurotoxin injections. If you are curious to know how neurotoxin injections work, give this article a read.
What causes wrinkles to appear?
As your skin ages, it starts to lose elasticity, collagen, and moisture, which results in the formation of permanent lines called wrinkles. Wrinkles are basically by-products of muscle contraction that create temporary, and eventually, permanent facial lines around your mouth, eyes, and forehead.
Prolonged sun exposure and other environmental factors also contribute to the formation of age lines.
A healthy diet and routine can slow down the formation of wrinkles, but they are eventually going to appear. With topical creams and different treatments, it is possible to effectively slow down skin aging.
How does Botox reduce wrinkles and other signs of aging?
Botox treatment is done using a toxin named the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which freezes your skin muscles. Apart from Botox, there are other neurotoxins such as Xeomin and Dysport that reduce the signs of aging in a similar way as Botox injections.
Among other neurotoxin brands, Botox is the most popular and well-liked. In America alone, Botox is considered one of the most effective non-surgical cosmetic treatments for fine lines and wrinkles. According to a recent report, there were over 4.4 million Botox procedures administered in 2020 alone.
So, how does this popular treatment work? Injections containing botulinum toxin stop the nerve cells that signal facial muscles to contract, therefore inhibiting the movement on your face that causes wrinkles or fine lines to appear. Once the movement from these muscles is weakened, the normal facial expressions such as smiling or pouting do not cause exaggerated wrinkles. The neurotoxins basically cut off the connections between your facial muscles and the nerves immediately after the toxin goes into your skin. You will begin to see the results of the treatment within one week or so. However, neurotoxin treatments must be repeated after 3-4 months, as new nerves start to make connections with facial muscles again. Your body will also begin to digest the toxins after a few months. This will cause the muscles to start functioning, and your original wrinkles and fine lines will eventually reappear.
During the session, your doctor will probably ask you to scrunch up your face, so that they can analyze the wrinkled sites. Then they will start injecting neurotoxins into those pronounced areas.
Neurotoxin treatments come with no downtime, and the process is also very quick (less than 10 minutes). People do not immediately observe the results, as it takes around 10 days for the muscles to stop moving.
Neurotoxins such as Botox, Xeomin, and Dysport are used to treat fine lines and wrinkles appearing on the forehead, frown lines, and crow’s feet.
Some Myths about Neurotoxin Injections
Myth: Botox and other neurotoxins are only for women.
Fact: neurotoxin injections are for both sexes. Dermatologists are seeing an increased number of men who want to get Botox done. Age lines on the forehead and other areas of the face can make most men appear older, angrier, and more unapproachable. Neurotoxin injections can help give them a younger and softer appearance, free of wrinkles and fine lines.
Myth: my wrinkles will get worse if I stop using neurotoxins.
Fact: if your wrinkles are getting worse after stopping the treatment, it has more to do with the natural development of wrinkles than with the treatment itself. Once you stop taking the neurotoxin injections, your face will eventually come back to its original state.
Myth: the best time to take neurotoxin injections is after the appearance of wrinkles and expression lines.
Fact: if you start taking the neurotoxin injections before the age lines start appearing on your skin, it will benefit you in the long run. People nowadays are using injectables to prevent wrinkles and fine lines, instead of reducing them.
What is the correct age to start getting neurotoxin treatment?
Neurotoxins are for everyone. In today’s world, individuals of all ages, from people in their 50’s to millennials, are drawn towards such treatments to prevent their skins from aging and reducing the existing signs of skin aging. You can start taking neurotoxin injections in your early 20’s to stop the wrinkles from appearing on your face. If the skin muscles are treated for the wrinkles before they even start appearing, the chances of permanently getting fine lines become very minimal.
Some people opt to take injectables once the fine lines and wrinkles become visible on their faces. Neurotoxins injections are a great way to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines and are suitable for everyone. But the sooner you start taking the treatment, the better results you observe in the long run.
The Takeaway
Neurotoxin injections are safe, FDA-approved, and very effective. If you want smoother and better skin, it is best that you start searching for dermatologists around you who are experts in cosmetic treatments.
At Vanity Medical Spa, we administer anti-aging treatments with FDA-approved methods and toxins. All our procedures are risk-free and highly effective. If you are looking for a fast and effective solution to prevent and reduce signs of skin aging, contact us today and book an appointment with our expert dermatologists.
Am I A Good Candidate?
At Vanity Medical Spa, Dr. Robert Berberian will discuss the procedure and decide what is the best treatment for your situation. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and explore all options available (201) 815-5950
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