Botox Beverly Hills
An Introduction to Botox
“Botox” is short for botulinum toxin, a neurotoxic protein created by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium. A neurotoxin is a toxic substance that damages the nervous system. A neurotoxin can kill neurons, important brain cells that process signals both from the brain and other parts of the nervous system. In high doses, any neurotoxin is deadly.
Why, then, is a poisonous, bacteria-produced protein the latest and greatest breakthrough in plastic surgery technology?
In tiny doses, this toxin can be used to cure muscle spasms. Discovered in the late nineteenth century and used regularly for a variety medical purposes since the 1960s, it turns out that Botox is actually extremely safe, very helpful for patients with various nervous system disorders, and has only a few minor – and easily remedied -- side-effects.
In the early part of the 21st century, people in the United States began using Botox as a way to reduce wrinkles. In cosmetic treatments, Botox prevents the wrinkles from forming by paralyzing the surrounding facial muscles. One treatment of Botox injections lasts for about three to four months. By 2007, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons declared that it was the most common cosmetic procedure in the United States. Today, over 5 million Americans regularly receive Botox injections. Botox Beverly Hills has one of the most exprienced botox doctors in beverly hills. Celebrities and actors alike trust Dr. Vallecillos. You can too!
Why is Botox the Most Popular Filler?
Botox is one of many dermal fillers. A “dermal filler” is a substance injected for cosmetic purposes just below the surface of the skin. The majority of dermal fillers are designed to rejuvenate facial skin and reduce wrinkles without having to rely upon more serious forms of surgery, which carries with it a higher risk for unwanted complications and side-effects. Some dermal fillers are also designed to increase tissue volume or improve the skin's elasticity, which naturally begins to fail as people age. Fillers are most often used to treat smile lines that surround the nose and mouth, as well as frown lines between the eyes. Fillers can also be used to reduce the appearance of acne scars. Give us a call at Botox Beverly Hills and we will answer all your questions about dermal fillers.
Dermal fillers fall into two categories: permanent and temporary. Permanent fillers are silicon based and are quite controversial. Patients who accept a silicon filler will never have to repeat the injection, but they run a risk of acquiring visible bumps under the skin that may take decades to appear. Although Botox injections have to be repeated every three to six months, they do not carry a similar risk.
Besides Botox injections, another common temporary filler is a collagen injection. Collagen is a protein that supports the skin, muscle, tendons, and bones. However, collagen injections are typically made from animals, meaning that they carry with them a risk of an allergic reaction. Botox Beverly Hills only uses the highest quality collagen and botox products directly from the manufacturer.
For the reasons mentioned above, Botox injections remain the most popular type of dermal filler on the market today. As previously mentioned, Botox is safe, with very few side-effects. Additionally, recent research coming out of St. Louis University suggests that Botox can also control excessive sweating. Furthermore, although scientists don't fully understand why it works, Botox Cosmetic injections also seem to reduce the severity and frequency of headaches. You can get botox in beverly hills today. Don't hesitate to give us a call.