Botox treatment follows the principle that if the underlying muscle cannot move, the overlying skin cannot wrinkle. So it blocks the nerve which sends the signal to the muscle to contract. Botulinum Toxin, or Botox ®, is a neurotoxin – a toxin that acts specifically on nerve tissue. When used for cosmetic purposes, it is […]
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Botox injections can alleviate chronic migraine headaches
Botox has become a commonplace treatment for the correction of fine lines and facial wrinkles. In recent years, the use of Botox has been expanding. In 2010, the FDA officially approved the use of Botox to treat chronic migraine headaches. The definition of a chronic migraine is when a person has a headache 15 or […]
Botox Frequently Asked Questions
Does Botox Prevent Wrinkles? Absolutely. Botox (and competitors like Dysport and Xeomin, which will be widely available next January) are highly purified toxins that can temporarily erase or reduce horizontal forehead lines, vertical frown lines, and crows-feet. “The injections slow muscles that contract hundreds of times a day, eventually etching lines in the skin,” […]
What is the difference between Botox and dermal fillers?
Botox and dermal fillers are cosmetic treatments given through injections. They are minimally invasive, meaning they do not involve surgery. Botox Botox Injections in Dubai. The cosmetic form of botulinum toxin is a popular injectable that temporarily reduces or eliminates facial fine lines and wrinkles. The most commonly treated areas are frown lines, forehead creases, […]
Dubai MedSpa Magazine: What is Botox?
What is Botox?
Botox is the most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatment, with more than 6 million Botox treatments administered each year. Botox injections are now one of the most popular cosmetic treatments in the world. Botox can be used to: Smooth crow’s feet, forehead furrows, frown lines, lip lines and bunny lines Diminish neck bands Improve the […]