As your skin ages you can see many wrinkles and furrows forming while muscles under the skin contract to form the facial expressions. Botox treatments block the chemicals release that cause those muscle contractions. We all have heard about celebrities’ cosmetic procedures and Botox to keep looking their best.  But most of us are not rightly aware of what exactly Botox is and how does it work? Basically, Botox is a toxin, but if you use it correctly you can have many benefits. This procedure has both cosmetic and medical uses. Botox injection helps to reduce the appearance of skin wrinkles. Hilton Head Plastic Surgery & MedSpa will provide you first class treatments and results in any kind of cosmetic procedures.

What is Botox and How does it Work?

Botox is a drug which helps to relax a muscle which can benefit the people with various muscle or nerve disorders. Botox treatments help to soften the facial lines and wrinkles. Apart from the cosmetic improvement, it is used for muscle spasm control, severe under-arm sweating etc. Botox injection prevents the acetylcholine release which stops the muscle cells from contracting and the botulinum toxin treatments help to become the muscles less stiff. Botox cosmetic treatment temporarily blocking the muscle contractions and nerve signals. It is a nominally aggressive procedure, and it does not involve general anesthesia. The Triangle Hilton Head can be an option for this famous cosmetic procedure.

Benefits of Botox

This treatment helps to reduce extreme facial wrinkles.

If you have large wrinkles or undulations in your forehead, then this treatment will be the remedy.

An erect frown line between the eyebrows and small wrinkles around the eyes can be removed by the help of Botox or plastic surgery in Bluffton.

Side Effects of Botox Treatment

It is the most effective wrinkle treatment, but it also has some side effects. Like,

You may feel severe pain at the injection area

swelling in the eyelid area

 infection, inflammation,

redness, bleeding, and bruising

itching, skin rash,

wheezing, asthma,

red welts, dizziness and weakness may indicate an allergic reaction,

headache, neck pain and dry eyes.

What Kind of Precautions Should You Take?

To avoid all these problems, you need to take the below mentioned precautions before Botox treatments

You should avoid alcohol for 24 hours before the treatment as it can upsurge the risk of bruising.

Avoid sleeping within 4 hours after the treatment to minimize physical pressure.

To stop spreading the toxin, do not touch the face for at least 3 to 4 days.

For 1 day, avoid other skin treatments like massages, facials, scrubs etc because it can decrease the efficiency of the Botox treatments.

Need to avoid sun exposure for at least 5 hours to blood pressure issue and bruising.

Cost of Botox Cosmetic

Botox treatments costs may vary depending on the size of treatment area and the number of injections and also depends on the clinic where you receive the treatment. Your health insurance policy does not cover any cosmetic surgery costs. So, it’s a quite common question roaming around in your mind that what is the best affordable treatment of ‘Botox near me’? Hilton Head Plastic Surgery & MedSpa will be the right answer to your question. They deliver an unmatched experience when it comes to cosmetic or botox, both surgical and non-surgical. Hence, do not delay, just book your appointment as soon as possible with Hilton Head without any second thought for getting the finest treatment.