Raval Facial Aesthetics Blog

Botox and Dysport are both brand names of the protein that is injected underneath the skin to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The word Botox has become something like Kleenex when it comes to tissue. It's a brand name that serves as a generic term for all brands in the category. Botox and Dysport are both botulinum toxin A products, but there are subtle differences that you'll want to know about when choosing the best fit for you.

Botulinum toxin, or Botox, is a commonly found protein in the bacterium clostridium botulinum. It was initially used in the 1970s to treat strabismus (crossed eyes) and uncontrollable blinking due to its ability to restrict muscle contraction. Today, Botox injections are synonymous with eliminating wrinkles to achieve a smoother, more youthful appearance.

How much time should you allot for Botox and Dysport injections? We could simply tell you that these treatments typically take less than 5 minutes, and leave it at that. But while that is true, there is more you should know about treatment time because this helps you understand what is involved and why it’s so important to choose the right provider.

Just because Botox is easy to get, doesn't mean you should get it from just anyone. Botox injections are not a spa treatment, they are a medical procedure, and every state regulates who can administer Botox injections. There are always localized risks any time you puncture the skin. Things such as bruising, swelling, infection or pain. So it’s good to keep in mind that getting Botox means getting injections.

It's just not fun! We all get wrinkles as we age. However, there are multiples things we can do to combat those little pesky lines on a daily basis. Whether you want to do something simple that's a part of your daily routine or something more aggressive, we have some answers for you!

You may not be aware that, over time, slight furrowing and frowning are causing severe facial signs of aging. The brain impulsively sends messages to facial muscles to tighten and tense every day. Your instinct to wrinkle is hard-wired.

Botox (onabotulinum toxin A) is an inexpensive, yet powerful cosmetic treatment approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help reduce:

The passage of time cannot be prevented, but the process of aging can be slowed. Knowing the internal and external factors that speed up the aging process allowed Dr. Raval to compile this simple list for your aesthetic health. He hopes this list helps his new and loyal patients to preserve and protect their natural youth.

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Botox has many beneficial application areas and effects, such as reduced sweating and wrinkles. Men and women are patients and research professionals are steadily finding new consequences to celebrate. In addition to physical improvements, for example, Botox injections may also apply positive mental and emotional effects. Supported by proper research and personal accounts, Dr. Raval shares why a procedure he performs daily might reduce his patients' headaches and improve their mood.