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Botox treatment has been one of the most popular cosmetic treatments in the world for decades. So much so, that a lot of people, men, and women alike, are very familiar with or have had the treatment. Today, flawless skin is the goal of many because of how the Koreans have popularized the glass skin.

However, having lines and wrinkles in the face cannot easily be eliminated by massages and skincare no matter what they claim. Lines and wrinkles, especially moderate to severe ones, need the intervention of treatments like the ever-popular Botox. 

What is Botox?

Botox is a registered brand of Clostridium botulinum toxin A, which is a drug that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for cosmetic and medical uses. It comes in a powder form that the doctor mixes with a saline solution before being administered in a patient.

The injection hinders the nerves to send signals to the muscles, which in turn stops the muscles from contracting and tightening. Once the muscles have relaxed, it causes wrinkles to soften. 

The FDA has approved the safety of Botox since the 1980s, and from then on, it has been used to eliminate lines and wrinkles in the face. It is often also used to treat medical conditions such as lazy eye, excessive sweating, and migraines, to name a few. Depending on what the patient requires, there are three different formulations of Botox injections that can be used as of today.

Even though they differ in type, all three injections have the same active ingredient, which is the botulinum toxin A. The three types of formulation of botulinum toxin injections are: Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin. 

Benefits of Botox             

The most common benefits of Botox are for aesthetic and cosmetic purposes. People can benefit from this treatment through its ability to eliminate moderate to severe lines and wrinkles in the face resulting in a more youthful appearance. Another benefit is its safety since it is FDA approved for decades. Other than the aesthetic benefits this treatment brings, unbeknown to some is that it also has medical benefits. Botox can treat medical conditions such as the following: 

•   Cervical dystonia– a condition wherein the neck muscles contract and causes them to twitch and turn in uncomfortable positions. 
•  Lazy eye– a condition wherein the muscles are imbalanced for the positioning of the eye.
• Muscle contractures– these are neurological conditions like cerebral palsy, and Botox injections can help in relaxing the contracting muscles. 
• Hyperhidrosis– a condition in which a person sweats excessively 
•  Chronic migraine– Botox can help reduce the frequency of migraines. 
•  Eye twitching- Botox can relieve the twitching muscles in the eye area. 

Botox procedure

Most people think that administering Botox is an easy task for doctors, but it requires skill, knowledge, and precision. There are 43 muscles in the face, and with proper education, a board-certified plastic surgeon should be able to know which muscles they can administer with the botulinum toxin.

The wrinkles producing muscles should be the only ones weakened by the toxin to maintain the natural appearance of facial expressions.

 The duration of the procedure only takes 15-20 minutes and does not need anesthesia. However, if desired, the patient can have topical anesthesia with the doctor’s consent. The steps of a Botox treatment are as follows: 

1. Since the botulinum toxin is in powder form, the doctor and his staff will mix this with the right amount of saline solution. 

2. Once they have combined the formulation, they insert the toxin in a disposable syringe.

3. Before they administer the injectable, the area to be treated is cleaned with an antiseptic wipe. 

4. Using micro needles attached to a syringe, small amounts of Botox are then injected in the treatment area. 

Botox Before and After

Undergoing a Botox treatment can guarantee you a good result as long as it is done by a board-certified plastic surgeon who has the right knowledge and skill in performing the procedure. As seen in the before and after pictures below, you could visibly see the dramatic changes that Botox has brought about in the faces of the patients.

The treatment has fully improved their appearance, making it more youthful and smoother. It is a much noteworthy treatment to undergo, especially for the first patient since the results are much more commendable when seen on older patients. This is because more mature generations tend to have more severe lines and wrinkles, and given that Botox was able to eliminate its severity shows that the treatment is, in fact, effective and promising. 

Overall, Botox has been trusted by a lot of people for several decades around the globe. It is considered as one of the most immediate treatments for lines and wrinkles as well as for medical treatment of other bodily issues. With the different types of formulation using the botulinum toxin A, proper treatment can be administered depending on the patients’ situation. However, this treatment requires maintenance sessions for its effect to be visible continually.

For people who are too busy with the process and downtime that anti-aging surgical procedures require, this treatment is a great option to consider. Even though it has approval from the FDA and is safe to use for medical and cosmetic purposes, it is still a must that you look for a board-certified doctor with exemplary expertise on Botox and plastic surgery. This is because there are only specific muscles in the face that should be administered with the toxin to maintain the natural expressions of a person. 

If you have always wanted to get rid of those wrinkles that have been making you look older than you are, and skincare has not been helping, then a Botox treatment is especially for you. Have your Botox treatment only at the best clinics in Korea or contact Seoul Guide Medical through our website and let us take you to the best clinics with the best doctors in South Korea. 

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