Botox is an injectable treatment used to combat the appearance and formation of fine lines and wrinkles. Wrinkles form when the muscles below the skin that we use to make expressions cause the skin above to wrinkle. With time and repetitive motion, the creases remain. Botox prevents the muscles from wrinkling the skin, allowing the skin to relax and wrinkles to disappear. For those of you who are already familiar with Botox, we have compiled some interesting facts that you may not know:

1. Botox is not only used for cosmetic purposes. It can help people suffering from a wide range of illnesses or disorders, from migraines to weak bladders.

2. Do you sweat too much? Botox can also be used to treat overactive sweat glands. Just as the drug blocks the nerves that stimulate facial muscles that form wrinkles, it can also block active sweat glands.

3. A combination of dermal fillers and Botox can be used to fill in wrinkles and prevent them from getting worse. This is known as a “liquid facelift” and is a great alternative to surgery for those who don’t want to deal with downtime. .

4. The percentage of patients who do not respond to Botox is less than one percent. That means it’s over 99 percent effective at treating wrinkles.

5. Treatment can become more effective over time. That is, if you have a few courses of Botox, the muscle memory begins to fade. So once the last treatment wears off, your muscles may still refuse to form wrinkles. This is one of the reasons why it is a good idea to have more than one course of treatment in a row.

6. Almost any doctor can give the injections legally. However, it can be dangerous to use any doctor and the results may not be satisfactory. Use a board-certified plastic surgeon to ensure you get the best results and the safest injections.

7. The effects of the injections will be visible within one to three days. In fact, you can see the wrinkles relaxing over time.

8. You can use Botox at any age; in fact, it’s a good idea to start treatment as early as your 20s or 30s, to prevent deep wrinkles before they start to form.

Once again, it is very important to use a board certified surgeon. “Botox parties” are on the rise: parties where people bring a doctor to their home for Botox treatments. This is dangerous and can lead to complications.