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How to get a smooth and wrinkle-free skin with botox-injections?

By Dr.Janani Palanivel on 28-03-2024

While BOTOX is the name of the commercial brand of botulinum toxin injections owned by Allergan. The botulinum toxin injections are commonly known as Botox procedure. In general, the botulinum is obtained from a bacterial microbe called Clostridium Botulinum. These injections inhibit the signals which helps to contract the muscles. It prevents the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine at the nerve endings, thus causing the muscles to relax. Thus, these injections are safely put to use in very small doses to relax the muscles causing wrinkles and fine lines on the face.

These botox-injections are done at regular intervals to give a smooth, wrinkle-free skin. It is commonly used for forehead lines, lines in between the brows commonly known as the glabella lines and lines around the eyes called the “crow's feet”.

Similar to cosmetic uses, botox-injections are also used by other specialities such as in neurological disorders and muscular disorders. Thus botox-injections have varied uses in the field of medicine. It simply works in the concept of muscle relaxation.

Botox injections in Chennai are provided in different cosmetic and dermatology clinics. It is important to get it done by the trained physician for better results.

At Derme cure, botox-injections are done as a cosmetic procedure for fine lines and wrinkles. Derme Cure Clinic also provides Mesobotox injections, which are given as small doses of injections under the skin to provide a non-surgical lift and tightening to the skin.

Botulinum toxin injections, commonly known as Botox, have primarily been associated with cosmetic uses, particularly for reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on the face. However, there are several other aesthetic uses for botulinum injections beyond wrinkle reduction:

Bunny lines are lines which come up on the bridge of the nose on scrunching of the nose. Tiny doses of the botox-injections will help to remove these lines on the nose.

Botox-injections can be used to provide a lift and shape to the eyebrows, creating a more youthful appearance. A brow lift is one of the sort-after procedures by many.

Jaw contouring with injections of botulinum into the bulky masseter muscles will help relax the masseter muscle and result in the reduction of the jawline. This makes the jawline more softer and contoured.

Necklines with aging skin are very common post-30s. Botox-injections to the platysma muscle of the neck to reduce the appearance of the vertical bands help in achieving a smoother and youthful neck

An uncommon use of botulinum injections includes reducing the visibility of the upper gums while smiling, which is known as the gummy smile. Botox-injections will relax the upper lip elevators and relax the muscle, giving a more balanced smile.

Excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis is a condition of excessive sweating. This could occur on the palms, soles or underarms. Botox-injections could help to block the signals which stimulate the sweat glands, thus reducing the secretions.

The effect of botox-injections could last anywhere between 3 to 6 months. Regular small top-ups in between the sessions can prolong the effect of the injections and can keep the skin smooth and youthful.

Botox-injections are done at dermatology and cosmetic clinics in Chennai. Derme Cure is one of the cosmetic clinics in Chennai which provides the best botox-injection treatment for cosmetic purposes.