So what is botox? Botox temporarily weakens the muscles that cause wrinkles, and the effects generally last for 3-4 months before retreatment is needed.
Botox is commonly injected into several areas of the face to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Some of the most common areas include:
- Forehead: To smooth out horizontal lines and creases that form from raising the eyebrows.
- Glabella (between the eyebrows): To treat frown lines, often referred to as “11s” (two vertical lines that form when you furrow your brow).
- Crow’s Feet: The fine lines that appear at the outer corners of the eyes, especially when you smile or squint.
- Bunny Lines: Small lines that form on the sides of the nose when you wrinkle it.
- Nasolabial Folds: Botox can be injected to relax the muscles around the mouth area, softening deep lines.
- Upper Lip (Lip Lines): To treat “smoker’s lines” or fine lines above the upper lip.
- Chin: Botox can be used to smooth a dimpled or “orange peel” chin appearance caused by chin muscle contractions.
- Jawline: For slimming, Botox can be injected into the masseter muscles to reduce jawline prominence or to treat teeth grinding/clenching.
- Neck: In some cases, Botox can be used to reduce “neck bands” or the appearance of wrinkles on the neck area.