What Is Botox Treatment? Its Applications, Risks, Expectations, & Cost
Botox treatment Dubai: As we advance towards ageing, wrinkles appear on our faces. To reduce wrinkles, we take the help of a muscle relaxer. A Botox cosmetic is an injectable wrinkle muscle relaxer used in modern science. The botulinum toxin type A or specifically OnabotulinumtoxinA presents as a compound that temporarily paralyses the muscle and thereby reduces the appearance of facial wrinkles.
It is a less invasive technique and considered an effective and safe treatment for wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes. It can also be used for forehead horizontal lines and to reduce frown lines.
In the year 1989, Botox treatment Dubai got approval from the FDA for the treatment of blepharospasm and other eye muscle problems. But, it was in 2002 when Botox was approved by the FDA as a cosmetic treatment for moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows. Later in 2013, FDA approved the treatment of wrinkles around the corners of the eyes.
As per the clinical study of 2016, Botox is an effective, safe, and simple treatment method for the reduction of forehead wrinkles. In 2016, to fight wrinkles, nearly 5 million procedures were performed using Botox and similar medications. When it comes to the best nonsurgical cosmetic procedure for wrinkles, this type is the best in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Preparing for Botox treatment Dubai –
Botox treatment Dubai involves in-office treatment and requires minimal preparation. It is necessary that your treatment provider must be aware of your medical history. Make sure that he/she is a licensed physician.
Before the initiation of the procedure, you need to remove all your makeup and deep clean the area of treatment. To reduce the risk of bruising, you may have to avoid blood-thinning medicine like aspirin.
What areas of the body can be treated with Botox Cosmetic?
When it comes to cosmetic procedures, the preferable injectable areas are between the eyebrows (glabellar region) to treat moderate and severe frown lines on the forehead. The fine line around the eyes, commonly known as crow’s feet lines or laugh lines can be treated very effectively. Newer treatments of botox are used for masseter hypertrophy to improve the jaw lines and make appearance of a slimmer face. Also very popular is use of BOTOX for neck lines and wrinkles, making the appearance of slimmer and younger looking neck, the Nefertiti Technique. Botox treatment is not only cosmetic but, can be used for a few of the other medical problems like overactive bladder, excessive underarm sweating, limb spasticity, and migraine treatment to name a few.
How does Botox Cosmetic work?
The working principle of Botox is to temporarily block the nerve signals and muscle contractions. This way there selective temporary paralysis of muscles which will lean to an improvement in the appearance of wrinkles on the forehead, eyes and face. Preventing the contraction of facial muscles can also slow down the formation of new lines. For this reason, Botox is also considered as a drug of preventive ageing.
Being minimally invasive, it doesn’t involve general anaesthesia or incisions. If you are more concerned regarding the pain or discomfort, an ice cube or topical anaesthetic can numb the treatment area.
During the procedure, a thin needle will be administered with 3-5 injections of botulinum toxin type A. These will be injected into the targeted areas of the upper face. To smooth out crow’s feet, you will usually need three injections on the side of each eye. The entire procedure takes approximately 10 minutes.
Are there any risks or side effects?
In some cases, discomfort or minor bruising may occur, but this will improve within a few days. Other side effects may include dry eyes, neck pain, headache, tiredness, double vision, swelling or drooping in the eyelid area, allergic reactions, such as asthma symptoms, rash, or itching,
What to expect after Botox Cosmetic?
It is recommended not to massage, rub, or apply any pressure to the treated area. This may result in Botox Cosmetic spreading to other areas of the body and can negatively affect your results. When being injected between the eyebrows, avoid bending over or lying down for the next 3-4 hours. Ignoring this may lead to Botox slipping under the orbital rim. This could possibly cause an eyelid droop.
After the treatment, there is little to no downtime expected. In most cases, you should be able to resume normal activities immediately. It’s important to have realistic expectations and understand possible improvements. You can expect noticeable results within 1-2 days post-treatment. The full effect of Botox Cosmetic treatment usually lasts up to four months. Relaxing the muscles can also help prevent the return of fine lines. To have a long-term effect, additional Botox injections can be administered.
How much does Botox Cosmetic cost?
The average cost of Botox treatment Dubai ranges from 1500 AED to 2000 AED. This cost may vary depending on a number of considerable factors, including the size of the treatment area, the number of injections, and the place where you receive such treatment.
It is an elective procedure and not covered by health insurance when used for cosmetic reasons. Botox Cosmetic is relatively safe and non-invasive. It is approved by the FDA for the reduction of fine wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes.
When choosing a healthcare provider, it is recommended that you confirm their licence validity and monitor their activeness with the medical procedure. In case you want more information then visit Dr Abizer Kapadia once. He is one of the few specialists , who is an expert for minimally invasive Cosmetic Procedures and in the administration of Botox treatment in Dubai.
Make sure you disclose your medical conditions, if any, during the appointment session. Results will last for four months and you may need additional injections to maintain the reduction of your wrinkles.
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