Botox injections are frequently used for many cosmetic applications. This simple and quick treatment has become more popular in the last few years, as more people want to look younger and improve their appearance. Its popularity is primarily due to the speed of the procedure, the simplicity of the whole process, the quality results and how affordable it generally is.
Fine lines and wrinkles on the face are a common treatment area for botox; it relaxes the muscles and skin when it is applied. The three main sites most often injected are:
- Forehead wrinkles
- Crow's feet lines around the eyes
- Vertical '11' lines between eyebrows
Forehead wrinkles
These 'frown lines' are one of the most common sites for botox injection. The skin and muscles on the forehead are constantly being used and as a result are always under stress - this is why frown lines and wrinkles form here so often. This is targeted first because it is considered one of the first signs of aging. Forehead lines seem to be the most troublesome amongst all facial creases for patients. Treatment is simple, quick and effective and requires no anaesthesia. With effects that can last up to 6 months, the crease-free look can be maintained with repeat injections.
Crow's feet lines around the eyes
Crow's feet refer to fine lines that form at the corners of the eyes due to constant muscle use. As a sign of aging, it is unfortunate yet unavoidable. Without giving the skin a stretched appearance, Botox injections can effectively reduce these lines and restore the look of young, healthy skin. After frown lines, it appears that crow's feet treatment is often sought after as they are very common. Effects can last for a period of up to 6 months following which additional treatments may be required, as is the case with other botox treatments.
Vertical '11' lines
The two lines between the eyebrows that form when frowning are called vertical '11' lines. Botox injections help to smooth them out effectively and reduce the depth of these lines. Performing this procedure takes 10 or 15 minutes, with excellent results.
These are the top 3 sites where botox is injected on the face. More rare are other sites such as chin lifts and botox injections around the mouth that may be performed.
Conclusion
Botox still remains one of the most preferred treatments when it comes to achieving great cosmetic results that will result in younger looking skin devoid of fine lines and wrinkles.
Fine lines and wrinkles on the face are a common treatment area for botox; it relaxes the muscles and skin when it is applied. The three main sites most often injected are:
- Forehead wrinkles
- Crow's feet lines around the eyes
- Vertical '11' lines between eyebrows
Forehead wrinkles
These 'frown lines' are one of the most common sites for botox injection. The skin and muscles on the forehead are constantly being used and as a result are always under stress - this is why frown lines and wrinkles form here so often. This is targeted first because it is considered one of the first signs of aging. Forehead lines seem to be the most troublesome amongst all facial creases for patients. Treatment is simple, quick and effective and requires no anaesthesia. With effects that can last up to 6 months, the crease-free look can be maintained with repeat injections.
Crow's feet lines around the eyes
Crow's feet refer to fine lines that form at the corners of the eyes due to constant muscle use. As a sign of aging, it is unfortunate yet unavoidable. Without giving the skin a stretched appearance, Botox injections can effectively reduce these lines and restore the look of young, healthy skin. After frown lines, it appears that crow's feet treatment is often sought after as they are very common. Effects can last for a period of up to 6 months following which additional treatments may be required, as is the case with other botox treatments.
Vertical '11' lines
The two lines between the eyebrows that form when frowning are called vertical '11' lines. Botox injections help to smooth them out effectively and reduce the depth of these lines. Performing this procedure takes 10 or 15 minutes, with excellent results.
These are the top 3 sites where botox is injected on the face. More rare are other sites such as chin lifts and botox injections around the mouth that may be performed.
Conclusion
Botox still remains one of the most preferred treatments when it comes to achieving great cosmetic results that will result in younger looking skin devoid of fine lines and wrinkles.
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