More Than Just A Quick-Fix For Wrinkles: How Botox Can Improve Facial Features Overall

More Than Meets The Eye

Botox is made from the same neurotoxin that causes botulism but is safe when administered by a medical professional. Botox is best known for being able to freeze the muscles in the face so that wrinkles do not occur when the recipient smiles or furrows their brow. It has become the industry standard for actors and actresses in Hollywood to get botox so that they remain youthful-looking. Botox is something that the average person is more comfortable getting these days. People are even getting botox in their twenties as a preventative measure. Botox does much more than just reduce the look of wrinkles, though. Botox treatment can help with many different issues from facial symmetry and acne to excessive sweating.

Facial Symmetry

Botox temporarily freezes facial muscles. When it is applied strategically to muscles and tissue around asymmetrical facial features, it can create the appearance of facial symmetry. Facial harmony is one of the strongest indicators of beauty. By creating a more symmetrical face, botox recipients may increase their perceived attractiveness and secure a better mate. Besides aesthetics, using botox therapeutically to increase facial symmetry can also help with any sort of facial dysfunction such as a droopy eye or Bell's palsy.

Excessive Sweating

Excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, can affect the confidence of the sufferer and may make them avoid situations where sweating is more likely such as a work-out session at the gym or even being romantic. Botox works to stop sweating before it happens by temporarily paralyzing the nerves that overreact and produce sweat. Originally, this technique was used to stop excessive sweating in hands but it can also be prescribed off-label for overactive sweat glands in the face.

Acne

Acne does not just reside in the realm of teenagers. Plenty of adults struggle with zits and blackheads due to excess oil production. Botox, when used superficially, can keep pores from overproducing oil, which in turn can help to control acne. Having acne can wreak havoc on self-esteem, especially when high-school is far behind in the rearview mirror. Botox may be a godsend for people who feel like they have run out of options.

Botox can help many different cosmetic facial issues besides wrinkles. Anyone who is dealing with issues that affect perceived facial attractiveness may benefit from receiving botox. Botox may be one-stop shopping for consumers who have multiple facial issues, such as the ones mentioned above.