Can Cosmetic Botox Surgery Prevent Aging?
In recent years, Botox, a purified form of the botulism bacteria, has gained a great deal of popularity among patrons of cosmetic surgeons for its ability to reduce the appearance of wrinkles on the face. Botox cosmetic surgery reduces the look of wrinkles around the eyes, mouth, neck, and jaw-line. Botox, or the botulism toxin, actually temporarily paralyzes the muscles of the face, making it impossible for the muscles to contract, or tighten up, causing the wrinkles to form. It is especially effective for the so-called “crow’s feet” around the eyes and the mouth. The relaxing muscles allow the skin to lie flat against the muscles reducing the wrinkles in that particular area. Sounds Great, What’s the Catch? Other than the fact that you’re injecting a potentially deadly toxin into your face, there really isn’t any. The effect of the injection is localized, so there’s slim-to-no chance of you developing a botulism infection. The effect is temporary, so you won’t have permanently relaxe
