BOTOX

While there are many ways to improve your overall appearance and help you look younger (such as upper eyelid surgery, for example) one of the most effective but yet easy and affordable is Botox. Have you ever looked into exactly what Botox is and how it could help you? Here we have put together some basic information to help you discover if Botox might be right for you.

 

Botox is actually a shortening of the words botulism toxin. While that may seem scary, in actuality it is actually a novel and effective way of looking younger and fresher. Botox is injected into the areas surrounding your eyebrows usually and what happens is the botulism toxin actually temporarily paralyzes the muscles in the area. The shots are not particularly painful--there is no more pain than there would be with any other type of small-needle shot. The thought of getting shots near the eyebrow area can be much more frightening than the actual procedure is.

 

While many people are worried that they will not look natural with Botox, the results are actually quite natural and maybe unnoticeable unless you are highly-learned regarding these types of treatments. Additionally, Botox is an injectable, so it does not involve surgery. Most patients who have Botox can bet back to work or their other activities the same day it is given.

 

If you’re interested in learning more about Botox or other options to help you look younger, such as upper eyelid surgery, reach out to us at Smith Plastic Surgery. We are happy to help you make these important decisions. We would love to have you visit us for a consultation and our team of experts will help you decide if Botox or another treatment program would be the best solution for you.