The Importance of Dental Clearance before Joint Replacement
Botox
- By Teresa Addiego D.M.D.
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- 28 May, 2018
How Does Botox Work? Eliminating the Mystery of the Magic
Most people have heard of Botox as an anti-aging treatment, but I get a surprising amount of patients who are not sure how it works. It occurred to me that explaining Botox in “non-medical” terms might be really helpful for those who are unclear.
Botox is simply a medicine that relaxes muscles. As the human face ages, we get wrinkles in the areas of our faces that crease when we repeatedly use the muscles to make strong facial expressions.
Common Areas for Botox:
The most common areas of creasing are the “frown” lines between our eyebrows, the crows feet at the corners of our eyes, and the forehead lines that occur when we raise our eyebrows. Other common areas are the marionette lines that form when we pull our lips down in a frown. All of these creases that our muscles make turn into permanent wrinkles with age.
How does Botox Work?
Botox effectively relaxes the muscles so that our facial expressions are softened a little bit so that the creases stop forming. When that happens, the wrinkles disappear in the treated areas. Like Magic! Botox has a long safety history too, so there is very low risk of side effects.
Botox typically lasts about 4 months, after which injections can be repeated. I use a strong skin numbing cream before the injections which takes away all but the tiniest pinch. I have had Botox injections myself for years and have been so happy with the results, I earned my certification and now share the magic with my own patients. Dentists are uniquely suited to give facial injections, having more experience than most medical doctors! Also, we study facial esthetics and take them into account with so many of our procedures.
How can I get Botox?
I am thrilled to announce I will be making Botox services available at Brandywine Dental Services Group. I will guide you through the steps for the best outcome and look forward to helping you make the most of the “magic” that is Botox. Contact Dr. Teresa Addiego of Brandywine Dental Services Group, at (610) 459-1344, to schedule a Botox consultation today!