Why you should not do Botox?
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Why you should not do Botox?
Side effects from cosmetic use generally result from unintended paralysis of facial muscles. These include partial facial paralysis, muscle weakness, and trouble swallowing. Side effects are not limited to direct paralysis however, and can also include headaches, flu-like syndromes, and allergic reactions.
Should I get Botox or not?
If you want to prevent the earliest fine lines from becoming full-blown wrinkles, preventative Botox can be the solution. Botox is approved for patients who are 18 years and older and most experts agree that patients in their mid to late 20s and early 30s are at a good age for preventative Botox treatment.
Why do people get Botox?
The most common reason doctors use Botox is to reduce the appearance of face wrinkles. But getting a Botox shot can help treat other conditions, such as: Severe underarm sweating (hyperhidrosis) Cervical dystonia, a neurological disorder that causes severe neck and shoulder muscle spasms.
Who can administer Botox?
In order to administer Botox injections, you must be a physician, physician assistant, dentist, registered nurse or another licensed healthcare practitioner. The minimum degree requirement for most of these professionals is a four-year bachelor’s degree in pre-medicine, biology or a related science.
How can you tell if someone has Botox?
4 Tell-Tale Signs You’ve Had BOTOX® (and How to Avoid Them)
- Overarched Eyebrows. Brows that resemble Mr.
- Immobile Forehead. The secret to keeping your face looking as natural and refreshed as possible is using just the right amount of BOTOX®.
- Bunny Nose.
- Bruising.
What is the best alternative to Botox?
Botox alternatives
- Other injectables. Dysport, like Botox, is a neurotoxin.
- FaceXercise. If exercise can help ward off aging in the body, why not in the face, too?
- Acupuncture. Acupuncture as an anti-aging treatment is a relatively new procedure, but it’s a promising one.
- Face patches.
- Vitamins.
- Facial creams.
- Chemical peels.
Can you give Botox without being a nurse?