What’s Botox again?

What’s Botox again?
To refresh your memory, Botox is one of three brands of a botulinum toxin that acts as a relaxing agent on your muscles (the others are Dysport and Xeomin).

What else can neurotoxins do to my face?
A lot. Doctors are consistently asked to inject Botox into the outside margin of the eyebrows, effectively lifting the brows. It’s kind of like a mini face-lift. Sometimes it’s used right above the lip, in the center where the nose meets the face; one drop lifts the tip of the nose. It’s also used in microdroplets on the top and the bottom of the lip to reduce that puckered lip line smokers have, or right under the lash line to soften the crepiness of the lower lid.  Also, surprisingly, injecting it into the chin slims out the lower half of the face making the upper cheek level look more youthful and plumper.

Can Botox help my neck?
Yes. Those folds you get around your neck, the ones that look like tree trunk lines, are actually called platysmal bands and neurotoxins can help A good reminder to use your moisturizers and serums on your neck, as well as your face.)

If I get Botox underneath my arms, does it mean I never have to buy deodorant again?
Sort of. No doctor is going to inject enough Botox into your armpits to keep you from ever sweating again; the skin would get dry, chafe, and be very uncomfortable. But injections can reduce your sweating by up to 80%. Using deodorant is still recommended for extra control.

Does Botox really make migraines go away?
Some studies suggest neurotoxins can actually block the pain signals that cause migraines (in this case, it lasts a short three months). As always, it’s best to consult with your own doctor before considering using Botox to fight your migraines.