Botox injections have become an everyday treatment when it comes to enhancing the cosmetic appearance of the skin. More and more people opt for this treatment today not just because it is safe and effective, but because it is also very affordable. A small amount of 'stigma' still seems to be attached to botox injections though, and it is evident when someone has had botox treatment because the change is visible.
Discreet or 'baby' botox injections are available these days, however. Here we shall take a look at this briefly.
Baby botox: what is it?
While reaping the benefits of botox treatment on their lines and wrinkles, people who undergo botox injection treatments prefer to preserve their natural look. Some people think current botox treatments can look unnatural, as they are aimed at getting rid of almost all lines and wrinkles on the face. Baby botox is a way of treating some lines and wrinkles, and maintaining some of the lines that come with a person's natural expressions.
What does baby botox treatment target?
In most cases, baby botox treatments are directed at treating crow's feet (fine lines and wrinkles seen at the corner of the eyes), frown lines and a few wrinkles on the forehead. Other areas, like under the eyes, do not receive injection. One area that can have remarkable effects on overall appearance of the patient is the eyebrow - it may be injected to help open up the eyes. In summary, the natural look is kept because the treatments are strategically limited, but all the benefits of botox are delivered.
Advantages
Patients report a significant improvement in their look and feel a lot younger following baby botox treatments, as is the case with botox injections. Confidence levels are also a lot higher as their natural look is preserved as some of the common wrinkles are still present.
Baby botox injection risks
Regular botox treatment poses the same risks as baby botox because the nature of the injection given is the same. Patients report mild bruising and bleeding at the site of injection, which resolves spontaneously without leaving any scars. The procedure is performed under sterile conditions, so infections are rare. There are hardly any reported cases of severe reactions, but allergic reactions could occur to components within the botox injection, although these are rare.
Conclusion
Because it preserves the patient's natural look, while getting rid of most of the fine wrinkles on the face, baby botox is becoming more and more popular. In the future, there is no doubt that this may become the preferred treatment by many patients.
Discreet or 'baby' botox injections are available these days, however. Here we shall take a look at this briefly.
Baby botox: what is it?
While reaping the benefits of botox treatment on their lines and wrinkles, people who undergo botox injection treatments prefer to preserve their natural look. Some people think current botox treatments can look unnatural, as they are aimed at getting rid of almost all lines and wrinkles on the face. Baby botox is a way of treating some lines and wrinkles, and maintaining some of the lines that come with a person's natural expressions.
What does baby botox treatment target?
In most cases, baby botox treatments are directed at treating crow's feet (fine lines and wrinkles seen at the corner of the eyes), frown lines and a few wrinkles on the forehead. Other areas, like under the eyes, do not receive injection. One area that can have remarkable effects on overall appearance of the patient is the eyebrow - it may be injected to help open up the eyes. In summary, the natural look is kept because the treatments are strategically limited, but all the benefits of botox are delivered.
Advantages
Patients report a significant improvement in their look and feel a lot younger following baby botox treatments, as is the case with botox injections. Confidence levels are also a lot higher as their natural look is preserved as some of the common wrinkles are still present.
Baby botox injection risks
Regular botox treatment poses the same risks as baby botox because the nature of the injection given is the same. Patients report mild bruising and bleeding at the site of injection, which resolves spontaneously without leaving any scars. The procedure is performed under sterile conditions, so infections are rare. There are hardly any reported cases of severe reactions, but allergic reactions could occur to components within the botox injection, although these are rare.
Conclusion
Because it preserves the patient's natural look, while getting rid of most of the fine wrinkles on the face, baby botox is becoming more and more popular. In the future, there is no doubt that this may become the preferred treatment by many patients.
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