The strands break up and decrease in number and elongate. This, along with hyperactive facial muscles, sun damage, and years of tobacco use all contribute to wrinkle formation.
There’s nothing wrong with wrinkles, and some people view their wrinkles as evidence of a full life. They don’t mind wrinkles and don’t want to spend money or time smoothing them out. Other people, however, desire to rid themselves of wrinkles.
In addition to certain lifestyle modifications like avoidance of sun exposure and smoking cessation, there are numerous non-invasive treatments for wrinkles including laser, chemical peeling, tissue filler injections, and injection of botulinum toxin (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeuveau).
Injection with botulinum works best with dynamic wrinkles or wrinkles that appear after the formation of facial expressions like a smile or a frown.
Conversely, static wrinkles remain while your face is relaxed and are best treated with a combination of botulinum toxin and dermal fillers. Static wrinkles are also treated commonly with chemical peels, microdermabrasion, radiofrequency micro-needling, and laser resurfacing.
Here are seven different facial wrinkles treated by injection with botulinum toxin.
Crow’s-feet are the second most frequent types of wrinkles treated with Botox Cosmetic, which works beautifully with the dynamic wrinkles in this area.
Furthermore, as with all medical treatments, treatment with Botox carries its own risks of adverse effects (mostly short-lived) including swelling, muscle weakness, and pain. For instance, Nicole Kidman famously told La Republica, “I did try Botox, unfortunately, but I got out of it and now I can finally move my face again.”
If you’re interested in Botox, please make an appointment with a specialist for an evaluation and to discuss your options.
