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<\/h2>\n<\/h2>\nBotox is one of the world\u2019s most famous brand names, partially because of the mystery behind what it\u2019s made of and partially because it works so well. Approved by the FDA in 2002 for the treatment of wrinkles on the upper third of the face, Botox<\/span>\u00a0is year in and year out the most popular cosmetic procedure performed worldwide. <\/span><\/p>\n Botox<\/span>\u00a0<\/sup><\/span>works its magic on wrinkles that are formed by muscle contractions beneath the skin. These are wrinkles such as crow\u2019s feet and the 11s between the eyebrows, and are known as \u201cdynamic\u201d wrinkles. These wrinkles form when we execute certain behaviors such as squinting or frowning. Botox<\/span>\u00a0<\/sup><\/span>stops the muscle from contracting and erases or minimizes the wrinkle formed on the skin above. <\/span><\/p>\n The mystery behind Botox<\/span>, at least when it debuted, was that it was made from the same bacteria that caused botulism. This is the botulinum toxin type A, a neurotoxic protein. As you would expect, this scared people. But back in the 1950s researchers discovered that when the botulinum toxin was injected in minuscule amounts into a muscle, it caused the muscle to stop contracting temporarily and didn\u2019t cause any adverse effects to the patient. <\/span><\/p>\n This proved useful in certain applications such as dealing with involuntary eyelid spasms, TMJ, and other conditions. More recently Botox has even been used to treat migraine headaches.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n But when Botox<\/span>\u00a0<\/sup><\/span>was given the green light to be injected to stop facial wrinkles from forming it took off. <\/span><\/p>\n Botox<\/span>\u00a0<\/sup><\/span>does its work by blocking the messages the nerves in the muscles send to the brain. By blocking these messages, the brain never initiates the process to contract the muscle. Without the contraction, the wrinkle on the surface doesn\u2019t form. <\/span><\/p>\n In addition to dynamic wrinkles that are formed by muscle contractions, there are \u201cstatic\u201d wrinkles. Static wrinkles show themselves at all times and are usually the result of sun damage or due to simple aging. <\/span><\/p>\n Botox<\/span>\u00a0<\/sup><\/span>works on dynamic wrinkles, but has no effect on static wrinkles. Dynamic wrinkles occur mostly on the top third of the face. If you think of where we form most of our facial expressions \u2014 the forehead and around the eyes \u2014 that is where Botox is effective. <\/span><\/p>\n This comes down to the difference between wrinkle types. As mentioned above, Botox works only on dynamic wrinkles. Static wrinkles due to things such as loss of collagen are the domain of dermal fillers. Unlike Botox, fillers simply \u201cfill\u201d in the depressed area forming the wrinkle, pushing the skin back upward. <\/span><\/p>\n Your Botox session with Dr. Van Putten only takes around 15 to 20 minutes. That\u2019s why you hear Botox sessions sometimes called \u201clunchtime procedures.\u201d Dr. Van Putten injects Botox with a very tiny microneedle so topical anesthetic is not necessary. <\/span><\/p>\n There is no downtime; you can immediately return to your normal activities. <\/span><\/p>\n Botox is very safe and has very few side effects, as its millions and millions of satisfied, repeat customers can attest to. Occasionally a patient may have some slight bruising and redness at the injection sites, but this passes quickly. Headaches can develop, but this is very rare. <\/span><\/p>\n Really the only problem of note can be caused by the patient. It\u2019s important that the patient not touch or rub the injection sites for the first 12 hours after your session. This can cause the Botox to migrate to an adjacent, unwanted muscle. This can lead to drooping eyelids and other issues. <\/span><\/p>\n An inexperienced injector can inject Botox into an incorrect location, but this is not a problem with a doctor with extensive knowledge of facial anatomy such as Dr. Van Putten.<\/span><\/p>\n Botox doesn\u2019t show its results immediately. This is because it needs to get to work stopping the nerve signals in the injected muscles. This process takes from three to seven days to fully take hold. <\/span><\/p>\n Because Botox only works on the expressive muscles on the upper part of the face, one session usually is all that is needed to cover the area. <\/span><\/p>\n At some point, the body will absorb the now inactive\/inert Botox and the muscles will begin contracting again. This process depends on the individual, but results last from four to six months. At that point, another Botox session will be necessary to maintain your results. After repeated Botox treatments, treated muscles seem to become less rigid and easier to relax. <\/span><\/p>\n For static wrinkles, a neuromodulator such as Botox is really the only way to address them. Two other injectables are made of the botulinum toxin, Xeomin and Dysport, but Botox is far and away the most popular of the three brands. <\/span><\/p>\n For more information on Botox, or other injectables, call Dr. Van Putten today! Dr. Van Putten serves Valparaiso, Michigan City IN and surrounding areas. Call\u00a0(219) 464-7546<\/a>\u00a0today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Botox is one of the world\u2019s most famous brand names, partially because of the mystery behind what it\u2019s made of and partially because it works so well. Approved by the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\nWhat is Botox<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>\n
How does Botox<\/span>\u00a0<\/sup><\/span>work?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Where is Botox<\/span>\u00a0<\/sup><\/span>used?<\/span><\/h2>\n
What is the difference between Botox<\/span>\u00a0<\/sup><\/span>and dermal fillers? <\/span><\/h2>\n
What happens during my Botox\u00a0<\/span><\/span>session? <\/span><\/h2>\n
Botox Side Effects<\/span><\/h2>\n
When will I see my results?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Will I need more than one Botox<\/span>\u00a0<\/sup><\/span>session? <\/span><\/h2>\n
Is Botox Permanent?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Are there alternatives to Botox<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Schedule a consultation<\/h2>\n