by Jane Villardo
Botox is used to treat axillary hyperhidrosis that externally applied agents can not adequately manage. It is also used for the treatment of select neurological disorders, such as blepharospasm, cervical dystonia, and strabismus. It's most popular application is as a cosmetic injection for the reduction of wrinkles. It provides many benefits. However, it is expensive. Are the benefits that can be derived from treatments worth Botox cost?
The cost of something without value is not justifiable, while that of something with value is. Also, something that is without value to an individual could be valuable for another. A person's perception determines the value of anything, regardless of the intrinsic qualities of the thing under question. As a general rule, something that is useful to an individual is considered valuable while something that is useless is without value.
How an individual perceives the benefits offered by Botox treatments affects its value to that particular individual. To some, the benefits could represent enormous worth. To another group, these could be worthless. And to still other groups, these could have some worth, moderate worth, etc. The value represented by the benefits from Botox treatments directly affects how Botox cost is perceived.
To determine if Botox cost is reasonable, expectations need to be set at a proper level. This can be established by knowing the functions and effects of Botox in the treatment of conditions and disorders for which it has been approved, namely neurological disorders, wrinkles and facial lines, and axillary hyperhidrosis.
The procedure in which Botox is administered for the reduction of wrinkles and facial lines is non-surgical and takes only about ten minutes. In the procedure, small quantities of Botox are injected into selected muscles beneath wrinkled skin. The resulting immobility of these muscles makes the lines and creases less prominent, thus not making any radical changes to one's appearance. No recovery time is required and the effects become noticeable within a few days. Since the effects of a Botox treatment last only up to four months, treatments must be repeated to maintain the effects.
Botox blocks nerve impulses that stimulate sweat glands, thus stopping excessive sweating in axillary hyperhidrosis. For this condition, it is injected just beneath the skin on multiple spots of the affected underarm. There should be a significant reduction in underarm sweating within four weeks after the first treatment. This effect can last for at least 6 or 7 months. To maintain the effect, treatments will have to be repeated.
In the treatment of neurological disorders, Botox is also injected. The amount of Botox to be injected and the site of injection depend on the disorder and the muscles that are affected. After the injections are given, there may be slight pain, tenderness, and bruising at the injection site. Within a couple of days to two weeks, relief from the symptoms of the disorder will be experienced. The effects can last up to three months.
Though the initial outlay may be a bit high, the length of time during which Botox remains effective is a mitigating factor. To many people, the effects of Botox treatments can certainly improve lives in varying degrees. They are definitely worth the Botox cost involved.
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Botox cost for a long time and maintains a website about
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October 05 2009 | Anti-Aging | 1 Comment »
by Jane Villardo
Botulinum toxin type A is used as a non-surgical cosmetic treatment for wrinkles and facial lines in individuals from 18 to 65 years old. Manufactured and marketed by the pharmaceutical company Allergan in an injectable form under the commercial trade name Botox, it is becoming increasingly popular. Botox injections have been proven to be generally safe and effective in reducing facial lines.
Botox injections work by blocking the release of acetylcholine (a chemical neurotransmitter that relays messages from the brain to various parts of the body) between the nerve endings and muscle fibres at the injection site, thereby rendering the muscles of the targeted area unable to contract. Since wrinkles are caused primarily by repetitive movements of the muscles, the muscles' inability to contract reduces the incidence of wrinkles.
Botox injections can be administered by any licensed healthcare provider. However, it is best to have it done by a cosmetic procedure specialist such as a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon. Choosing a medical practitioner who has expert knowledge of facial anatomy and good experience in administering Botox will ensure that you get the best possible results from the treatments.
Prior to treatments, an assessment is made to determine the spots where medication is to be applied. Botox injections are then administered in minute quantities to the muscles of these predetermined regions. The injection spots are selected based on the individual's ability to move the muscles at a particular area. A Botox treatment session typically lasts for about 10 minutes.
The reduction of facial lines and wrinkles usually begin to occur within a week after receiving Botox injections. This effect lasts up to four months. Facial lines and wrinkles slowly re-emerge as the effect of Botox wears off. To maintain the effects achieved with the treatments, Botox injections need to be repeated every four months. With repeated treatments, the effects of Botox will last longer because of the resultant thinning of the muscles.
Botox treatments have several possible adverse effects in individuals. Nausea, squint/double vision, twitching of the eye, facial pain, redness at the injection site, muscle weakness, headaches, flu-like symptoms, and temporary eyelid droop may result from receiving Botox injections. Not all who undergo Botox treatments experience adverse effects; most do not go through any of these possible side effects at all.
An individual's suitability for cosmetic Botox treatment is first established through a screening process. This is because there are conditions that preclude the use of Botox. Neurological conditions, infection at the site where Botox injections are to be administered, allergy to any component of Botox, and pregnancy are all contraindications. The general physical condition of the individual is also taken into consideration, along with any medication currently being administered to the individual.
There are alternative methods for the reduction of facial lines and wrinkles available to those who can not have Botox injections. A qualified medical practitioner can provide advice on a suitable method. The choices include chemical peeling, collagen injections, dermabrasion, laser resurfacing, fat implants, and AHA (alpha hydroxyl acids) treatments.
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