As unlikely though as it may be, the botox injections cost that you paid for actually comes from an extremely neurotoxic essence produced by the bacterium clostridium botulinum. Botox, the term, is actually a shortened version of its scientific parentage, that of botulinum toxin. With the surge of its acceptance in the field of cosmetics, it has assumed the trademarks of Dysport or, even more popularly, Botox.
Wrinkles are the problem. If you have been living under a rock all this time and do not know what a wrinkle is, these are the lines or creases between the small folds of the skin that forms on the facial surface. They are mostly brought about by the element of time. Normal wear and tear on the skin of the face resulting from stress, fatigue or worrying can bring about these frown lines. Heredity and genetic predisposition are also significant variables in the development of these skin ridges.
Unlike certain procedures like dermal filler, botox injections apply a paralyzing but localized effect on the facial muscles of the skin, hence reducing the formation wrinkles and even helping prevent the formation of these unsightly lines. It is widely accepted and has become the most common cosmetic procedure as of late, presumably because it is less invasive and does not require surgery in any form.
The asking price of this operation can vary depending on who administers it, whether it’s a dermatologist, plastic surgeon, cosmetic physician or nurse practitioner. More importantly however, the geographical coverage can determine whether you are going to fork out a 400-dollar treatment cost or pay for a 550-dollar medical bill.
Suffice it to say that notwithstanding the cost, about six and a half million procedures were performed in the United States alone back in 2007. It is a safe and effective method of maintaining a youthful facial appearance, free from wrinkles (at least, for a short time).