Botox

The promise of a more youthful look is always too tempting when we reach certain age usually 50+. But it will not be the case for you when you attend our newly opened Paradise Hair Salon & Spa for Botox therapy.

Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox Cosmetic) is a protein complex produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which contains the same toxin that causes food poisoning. When used in a medical setting as an injectable form of sterile, purified botulinum toxin, small doses block the release of a chemical called acetylcholine by nerve cells that signal muscle contraction. By selectively interfering with the underlying muscles' ability to contract, existing frown lines are smoothed out and, in most cases, are nearly invisible in a week.

Botox injections are the fastest-growing cosmetic procedure in the industry, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). In 2001, more than 1.6 million people received injections, an increase of 46 percent over the previous year. More popular than breast enhancement surgery and a potential blockbuster, Botox is regarded by some as the ultimate fountain of youth.
 

WHY BOTOX? Know more about it.

• It's purified natural protein
• Injected with a tiny needle ina  muscle causing a wrinkle
• Relaxes the muscles to make the face smoother and appear more youthful
• It's virtually painless!
• Treats dynamic wrinkles (rhytids) or lines caused by muscles contraction
• Usually found between eyes (frown), on the forehead (worry), and lateral to the eyes (crows feet)
  
• It lasts 3-4 months after the first treatment, but longer with successive treatments
• It has minimal down time (15 minutes procedure)
• Minimal risk of complications
  * Bruising
  * Temporary drooping of muscles
  * Swelling
  * Less expensive and less risky than a surgical face lift
   
• It starts working 3-14 days after the injection
• The usual sites to be treated are
  * Frown
  * Forehead
  * Crows feet

How much does it cost?

Its cost varies based on age, sex and location being treated (Men>women>older>younger).
The cost is based on number of units injected. Usually the need is 20-50 units per area and each unit costs around $12.

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Medical Applications of Botox

* Migraine
* Dystonia
* Tics
* Muscle Spasms
* Hyperhydrosis
* Others
 

Side Effects of Botox

The most common complication is a slight, temporary drooping of the eyelid. Botox is used in extremely small amounts and does not spread throughout the body so you can return to full activity immediately.

Who can use Botox?

Botox can be used by almost anyone: patients who are pregnant,
breastfeeding or who have a neurologic disease should not use Botox.



BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS