When does one see results with Botox?
The effects of Botox are not immediate and full cosmetic benefit is seen after 7-10 days. The results of Botox are not permanent and may last anywhere from 2-3 months.
How often are injections required?
To maintain the wrinkle free look, regular injections are required every 2-4 months
Does everyone respond to Botox?
No, there are a few individuals who do not respond well to Botox. Individuals who smoke and have deep creases and wrinkles generally only have transient reduction of their photo-aged skin.
Is Botox safe?
Botox injections are generally safe when performed by a trained health care professional. However, there are too many non health care professionals who inject Botox and side effects do occur. Today, Botox is being performed at spas, salons, and almost every beauty parlor. The majority of people who do these injections are clueless about sterility and have zero training. Most of their experience is obtained by observing a health professional and then performing the injections.
What are side effects of Botox?
The most common side effects and complications after Botox injections include:
- Pain at injection site
- Bruising at injection site
- Redness
- Headache
- Flu like symptoms
- Drooping of eye lid
The majority of these side effects are transient and disappear within a few days to few weeks.
What is cost of Botox injections?
This depends on how many injections you get. One can expect to pay anywhere from $200-$600 per session.
Final Point
Going to a spa or a salon for your Botox injections may be cheap but you can never know when a complication will occur. Physicians may be more expensive but in the long run the results are safer.
Final Advice
Many unscrupulous health care workers even use fake or dilute Botox solutions. SO get your injections from a reputable health care professional.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Everything about Botox Injections
Botox injections are quite common. Everyone in the health care industry is performing Botox injections. Besides health care professionals, just as many non health care individuals are into the business of Botox- simply because there is a lot of money involved. Botox injections can be performed in a few minutes in any salon, spa or a clinic.
What happens at the clinic?
You sit down, your face is rinsed, and the area of injection is marked. The injections are done with a very fine needle
Do Botox injections hurt?
Yes, the injections do hurt but are not very painful. The pain only lasts a few seconds. If the injections do become painful, it means that the health professional has injured a nerve.
How many injections does one require?
The number of injections is variable and depends on area, extent, depth of wrinkles and facial features. Some areas of face may require 2-4 injections and other areas may require more. In most individuals, 10-15 injections may be required to erase wrinkles.
Is there any downtime after Botox injections?
Generally, no. After the injections, there is rapid recovery and no downtime. One may develop some mild bruising or swelling which rapidly disappears. One can resume normal activities right after the procedure
Are there any precautions after Botox injections?
One should not rub areas where injections have been made. This can push the toxin to migrate into different parts of the face
What happens at the clinic?
You sit down, your face is rinsed, and the area of injection is marked. The injections are done with a very fine needle
Do Botox injections hurt?
Yes, the injections do hurt but are not very painful. The pain only lasts a few seconds. If the injections do become painful, it means that the health professional has injured a nerve.
How many injections does one require?
The number of injections is variable and depends on area, extent, depth of wrinkles and facial features. Some areas of face may require 2-4 injections and other areas may require more. In most individuals, 10-15 injections may be required to erase wrinkles.
Is there any downtime after Botox injections?
Generally, no. After the injections, there is rapid recovery and no downtime. One may develop some mild bruising or swelling which rapidly disappears. One can resume normal activities right after the procedure
Are there any precautions after Botox injections?
One should not rub areas where injections have been made. This can push the toxin to migrate into different parts of the face
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Facial veins: part 3
Laser Therapy: Today there are many lasers, which are used to treat facial veins. Lasers work fast and many have a cooling tip at the end- so that the pain is minimized. Lasers can destroy all facial veins on the face in one setting. The facial vein gradually disappear sin 2-3 weeks. While the laser is great, it is also expensive and there is a chance of developing complications
None of the above treatments can permanently get rid of facial veins. Facial veins do recur if the treatment was done poorly and they can occur on other non-treated areas of the face.
To ensure that you do not get facial veins, always wear a sunscreen, decent garments, a hat, and sunglasses when going out in the sun.
Final point: facial veins are harmless skin lesions which often appear unsightly. they do not cause any symptoms. While there are some treatments to remove them, none is permanent. for individuals who are not bothered by these veins, observation is the best treatment. for those who want go get rid of them, laser is the gold standard treatment.
None of the above treatments can permanently get rid of facial veins. Facial veins do recur if the treatment was done poorly and they can occur on other non-treated areas of the face.
To ensure that you do not get facial veins, always wear a sunscreen, decent garments, a hat, and sunglasses when going out in the sun.
Final point: facial veins are harmless skin lesions which often appear unsightly. they do not cause any symptoms. While there are some treatments to remove them, none is permanent. for individuals who are not bothered by these veins, observation is the best treatment. for those who want go get rid of them, laser is the gold standard treatment.
Facial veins: part 2
How is diagnosis of spider veins made?
The diagnosis of facial veins is relatively simple. A qualified dermatologist can easily make the diagnosis based on observation; there is no need for an x ray, biopsy, or any type of blood work.
What are treatment options for spider veins of face?
Once the diagnosis is made, the chief reason for treatment is cosmesis. There are several options available to treat facial veins including observation. For those who want to get rid of spider veins, the options include:
Camouflage is always an option for individuals who cannot afford expensive treatments. There are decent make-up creams that can easily hide the facial veins. While this is a temporary solution, it is cheap and safe. However, the camouflage must be applied continuously.
Electrosurgery has been used in the past to treat facial veins. Electrosurgery is a fancy name for a small needle that delivers an electrical current. The needle is held close to the spider and the current administered. The current immediately destroy the spider veins. No matter what one tells you, this procedure hurts like hell. To numb the pain, you can ask for some topical cooling agent or an injection of a local anesthetic- it still hurts.
Electrosurgery is not as expensive as laser but is just as efficient. Even though complications are rare with Electrosurgery, they do occur and may cause severe discoloration or scarring.
The diagnosis of facial veins is relatively simple. A qualified dermatologist can easily make the diagnosis based on observation; there is no need for an x ray, biopsy, or any type of blood work.
What are treatment options for spider veins of face?
Once the diagnosis is made, the chief reason for treatment is cosmesis. There are several options available to treat facial veins including observation. For those who want to get rid of spider veins, the options include:
Camouflage is always an option for individuals who cannot afford expensive treatments. There are decent make-up creams that can easily hide the facial veins. While this is a temporary solution, it is cheap and safe. However, the camouflage must be applied continuously.
Electrosurgery has been used in the past to treat facial veins. Electrosurgery is a fancy name for a small needle that delivers an electrical current. The needle is held close to the spider and the current administered. The current immediately destroy the spider veins. No matter what one tells you, this procedure hurts like hell. To numb the pain, you can ask for some topical cooling agent or an injection of a local anesthetic- it still hurts.
Electrosurgery is not as expensive as laser but is just as efficient. Even though complications are rare with Electrosurgery, they do occur and may cause severe discoloration or scarring.
Facial Veins (Spider veins)
Just what are facial veins?
All of us have bluish liner discolorations on the face. These bluish structures are tiny facial veins and often are very conspicuous. To make it sound fancy, some physicians call these tiny bluish veins telengiectasias. Facial veins can occur anywhere on the face but are most common on the nose and cheeks.
These facial veins do not cause symptoms- they are painless. Anyone who has symptoms from facial veins has another disorder. Close examination of facial veins will reveal a dark center with numerous fine reddish-blue lines radiating circumferentially. Because of such an appearance, these facial veins are also known as spider veins. In most cases, individuals develop multiple facial veins.
Why do facial veins occur?
No one really knows the cause of facial veins. One suggestion is that exposure to intense sun can increase the risk of facial veins. In general, facial veins are more common in individuals who have a history of intense sun exposure.
When do facial veins appear?
Facial veins become obvious in the 4th decade of life. Some individuals with intense sun exposure during childhood may develop spider veins a lot earlier
Do facial veins cause symptoms?
No. Facial veins are asymptomatic-there is no pain, no itching or any swelling. The chief reason individuals go to see a health care worker is primarily cosmetic.
All of us have bluish liner discolorations on the face. These bluish structures are tiny facial veins and often are very conspicuous. To make it sound fancy, some physicians call these tiny bluish veins telengiectasias. Facial veins can occur anywhere on the face but are most common on the nose and cheeks.
These facial veins do not cause symptoms- they are painless. Anyone who has symptoms from facial veins has another disorder. Close examination of facial veins will reveal a dark center with numerous fine reddish-blue lines radiating circumferentially. Because of such an appearance, these facial veins are also known as spider veins. In most cases, individuals develop multiple facial veins.
Why do facial veins occur?
No one really knows the cause of facial veins. One suggestion is that exposure to intense sun can increase the risk of facial veins. In general, facial veins are more common in individuals who have a history of intense sun exposure.
When do facial veins appear?
Facial veins become obvious in the 4th decade of life. Some individuals with intense sun exposure during childhood may develop spider veins a lot earlier
Do facial veins cause symptoms?
No. Facial veins are asymptomatic-there is no pain, no itching or any swelling. The chief reason individuals go to see a health care worker is primarily cosmetic.
Fine lines and Skin Wrinkles: part 4
Other treatments for fine lines and wrinkles include intense pulsed light- which is the same thing as a laser with a fancy name. Intense pulse light is just as expensive as laser, hurts like hell and the results are unpredictable.
So what should the consumer do?
If you have wrinkles and fine lines then there are only a few good treatments- the ultimate selection criteria is cost. All creams and lotions are bogus. Lasers do work in a few people but they are risky and do have complications. The best treatment today, albeit temporary, is Botox. The field of cosmetics is full of devious people whose interests lie more in your pockets than your skin.
In order to get right treatment at the best price, go to a decent health care professional. Doctors are always more expensive than beauticians/technicians but the results are better and complications are usually minimal. The problem is finding a “good and honest” doctor who is willing to make you look beautiful at an affordable price.
So what should the consumer do?
If you have wrinkles and fine lines then there are only a few good treatments- the ultimate selection criteria is cost. All creams and lotions are bogus. Lasers do work in a few people but they are risky and do have complications. The best treatment today, albeit temporary, is Botox. The field of cosmetics is full of devious people whose interests lie more in your pockets than your skin.
In order to get right treatment at the best price, go to a decent health care professional. Doctors are always more expensive than beauticians/technicians but the results are better and complications are usually minimal. The problem is finding a “good and honest” doctor who is willing to make you look beautiful at an affordable price.
Fine lines and skin wrinkles- part 3
Dermabrasion essentially involves polishing skin with a device. The treatment is only good for fine lines and can sometimes produce smooth and soft skin. The majority of people find dermabrasion to be very harsh and complications are very common. Definitely not a treatment that is recommended.
Chemical peels are widely used to treat fine lines and wrinkles. There are many chemical peels and they all act similarly. The higher strength acids peel your superficial skin, which is then replaced by new youthful looking skin. One goes to a spa and gets a peel applied like a facial. After about 20 minutes the peel is removed and you go home. The peels work by removing the superficial skin cells and debris. Multiple treatments are required. The end result is a soft and younger looking skin. Higher strength acids work but many are associated with pain, prolonged downtime and many customers have complaints. Complications are plenty and some of them are irreversible. The lighter strength acids do nothing for the skin, but can used to wipe the mold in the bathroom.
These days laser is the magic word in cosmetic surgery. People talk about lasers as if these instruments can solve all of man’s problems. Lasers have been used to treat a variety of skin disorders, including fine lines and wrinkles. There are many types of lasers and the topic gets more confusion because there is a new laser being introduced every week. Too many lasers with too many hyped up claims means only one thing- there is no perfect laser. While the doctors claim that lasers can erase your lines and wrinkles, this is stretching out the truth. Lasers can erase some lines, but they are painful, expensive and the results do not last long. Just to keep everything on even terms- there are a lot of negative testimonials about lasers on cyberspace.
Chemical peels are widely used to treat fine lines and wrinkles. There are many chemical peels and they all act similarly. The higher strength acids peel your superficial skin, which is then replaced by new youthful looking skin. One goes to a spa and gets a peel applied like a facial. After about 20 minutes the peel is removed and you go home. The peels work by removing the superficial skin cells and debris. Multiple treatments are required. The end result is a soft and younger looking skin. Higher strength acids work but many are associated with pain, prolonged downtime and many customers have complaints. Complications are plenty and some of them are irreversible. The lighter strength acids do nothing for the skin, but can used to wipe the mold in the bathroom.
These days laser is the magic word in cosmetic surgery. People talk about lasers as if these instruments can solve all of man’s problems. Lasers have been used to treat a variety of skin disorders, including fine lines and wrinkles. There are many types of lasers and the topic gets more confusion because there is a new laser being introduced every week. Too many lasers with too many hyped up claims means only one thing- there is no perfect laser. While the doctors claim that lasers can erase your lines and wrinkles, this is stretching out the truth. Lasers can erase some lines, but they are painful, expensive and the results do not last long. Just to keep everything on even terms- there are a lot of negative testimonials about lasers on cyberspace.
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