Are Botox treatments really safe?

So you looked in the mirror and realized you’re not in your 20’s anymore. While good things do come with age, wrinkles and sagging skin are things you don’t look at as a blessing. We’ve all heard about Botox, but let’s be honest, it was probably in a comedy movie as the punch line of some guy going through a mid-life crisis. But what’s the real story on Botox treatments? How do they work? Are they effective? Is it safe? What are other options? Let’s take a look.

Botox, or botulinum toxin, is actually a naturally occurring protein and neurotoxin which is actually a dangerous poison when found in nature. Don’t let that scare you though. Botox is the commercial name for botulinum toxin type A, which has been purified in a lab and made safe for use as a medical treatment. Botulinum toxin type A, or just BTX-A, was put through extensive testing and refinement over a 20 year period from the 1960s to the 1980’s before it was finally made safe to treat humans. It was actually first used to effectively treat patients with permanently crossed eyes. BTX-A was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 1989 at which time it received the commercial name Botox and was marketed by Allergan, Inc. Because Botox causes muscle to relax, Doctors were initially interested in the therapeutic use of the drug; however, it didn’t take long before a plastic surgeon from Sacramento, California discovered the product’s cosmetic usefulness. Today, Botox injection is the most common cosmetic operation, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Cosmetic use of Botox is a simple, safe, and effective operation. Getting something injected in your face sounds scary, right? Are they just going to pump a bunch of liquid under my skin so the wrinkles go away? The truth is, your doctor will assess your needs and inject very small amounts in key areas. The trace amounts of Botox will weaken key muscles in your face and allow them to relax. The effect is the reduction of lines and wrinkles causing you to look younger. Nothing crazy about it, Botox treatment is simple, painless, and works. No need to fear.

Now that you understand what Botox is and how it’s used in cosmetic treatments, perhaps you are ready to take the next step. Dr. Karin Bouwmeester and Dr. Lidy Knigge of Gooische Wrinkles in Amsterdam will give you an absolutely free consultation with no obligation. The office is located in Hilversum, a discreet residential area, where you can easily stop in for a pleasant experience. When it comes to cosmetic operations, you need someone who really takes their time to give you the custom care you deserve. At Gooische Wrinkles, they understand that Botox treatment is not about just treating one problem area alone. They will examine your face as a whole and use subtle and well placed treatments to give your face a natural looking lift and return your confidence back to you. Of course Botox treatments are not the only option at Gooische Wrinkles. Want to take the double chin away or hating those hamster cheeks? Gooische offers LaserLipo, an incisionless operation which will effectively firm up your neck and cheeks. They also offer medical peels, Venus Freeze, eyelid treatments, fillers, and fractional CO2 laser treatment. With doctors who really care and treat you the way you deserve, plus a full range of treatment options, why not stop in and give Gooische Wrinkles a try today. Next time you look in the mirror, you’ll be glad you did.