In the past, the only way to correct facial lines and wrinkles was to undergo a facelift. Today, there are countless non-surgical treatment options for facial lines and wrinkles; one of the most effective treatments is BOTOX therapy. With BOTOX injections, your surgeon can reduce the appearance of early signs of aging in just a few minutes with few or no side effects. To find out if you are a candidate for BOTOX treatment, schedule a consultation with a cosmetic surgeon or dermatologist.

BOTOX Candidates

If you are experiencing some of the early signs of aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles near the eyes, brows, and forehead, you may be a candidate for BOTOX treatment. BOTOX is not a dermal filler; it does not “fill in” facial lines. Instead, BOTOX works to limit the movement of the muscles responsible for causing the telltale signs of aging. The muscles affected are the facial muscles we use to smile, frown, laugh, and squint.

Anyone over the age of 18 and under the age of 65 is potentially a candidate for BOTOX treatment. It is important to be in good health in order to be a candidate for BOTOX treatment. BOTOX has been proven an extremely safe alternative to plastic surgery. The treatment requires only a few quick injections and there is no recovery time required. You can actually visit the plastic surgeon’s office during your lunch break for treatment.

Alternate Applications

BOTOX is not just for people with cosmetic concerns. There are several other applications for botulinum toxin, which is the protein BOTOX cosmetic is derived from. BOTOX can be used to treat excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), migraine headaches, chronic pain, muscle spasms, and jaw tension and pain. 

The easiest way to find out if you aqre a candidate for BOTOX treatment is to consult a skin care professional directly. For BOTOX treatment in Chicago, contact a Chicago facial plastic surgery center.