How Do Botox And Other Anti-Wrinkle Injection Treatments Work?

There are a lot of different options when it comes to non-surgical, beautiful facial aesthetics treatments, but the most famous of these is most likely the anti-wrinkle injection Botox.

Whilst not the only anti-wrinkle treatment available, Botox was the first one to be demonstrably effective, first for clinical purposes and later for providing a non-surgical alternative for treatments such as facelifts.

They have been used for over four decades and their effects are well-known and well-documented, but how do they actually help to smooth wrinkles on the skin?

They work through the use of botulinum toxin in extremely small precise doses. Botox blocks acetylcholine, a chemical that affects nerve signals connected to the contraction of muscles, a cause of wrinkles and frown lines.

This is caused by the precise use of botulinum toxin type A, a nerve-blocking substance that causes paralysis, which is why it is used in extremely small amounts for cosmetic purposes.

This reduces the appearance of fine lines and can create some lifting effects as well as a consequence. Whilst commonly associated with forehead wrinkles, Botox can be used all over the face, such as to reduce dimples on the chin, lift brows, reduce gummy smiles or lift the neck.

It is even used for other conditions such as hyperhidrosis, a condition which causes excess sweating, as well as being a treatment for migraines. Botox was originally used as a treatment for an eye alignment condition known as strabismus.

The usage philosophy has changed dramatically, and so rather than being used to create significant facelifts, it is often used as part of smaller, semi-regular “tweakments” with the aim of reducing the need for more intense cosmetic care later in life.

The modern beauty world is focused on maintaining natural beauty, and that is the approach many people who use Botox also opt for. Alongside a careful skincare routine and a healthy lifestyle, a beautiful natural look can be kept for many years.