Botox Treatment – Impressive Trends |
Posted: July 16, 2014 |
Botox, often referred to as the miracle drug, helps erase the most obvious signs of facial aging – lines, wrinkles and furrows. It is one of the most popular cosmetic treatments in the world among both men and women. The latest annual statistics report from American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reveals that 6.3 million Botox treatments (injections) were administered in 2013, up by 3% from 2012 and by a staggering 703% since 2000. Interestingly, the procedure grew in popularity among both men and women. Women got 5,935,802 injections in 2013, a 3% growth from 2012 and a tremendous 757% hike since 2000. The number of these cosmetic injections for men was 385,358 in 2013, an amazing hike by 310% since 2000. Most of this impressive growth could be attributed to the fact that in April 2005, the FDA approved the use of Botox for cosmetic treatment of frown lines between the eyebrows. In September 2013, the FDA approved the use of this cosmetic injection to improve the appearance of crow’s feet. It is also effective to treat turkey neck, typical in people in their mid-forties to mid-fifties. In recent times, the selfie trend is said to be an important factor pushing people to have facial rejuvenation procedures. In 2013, a survey of plastic surgeons showed that 58 percent reported an increase in cosmetic surgery or injectables in people under age 30. BOTOX Cosmetic accounted for about half of all minimally invasive procedures performed in 2013. Botox cosmetic injections disrupt the communication between nerves and muscles they control. The botulinum toxin makes the muscles inactive, preventing the appearance of wrinkles, lines and creases. This minimally invasive treatment offers a great alterative over a surgical facelift or brow lift as it is safe and virtually painless, and involves downtime. The amount of the toxin injected is very small and additional injections would be needed after about three to five months to maintain the results. Botox injections have also been found safe and effective to treat several medical conditions including migraine headaches, back pain, tremors from stroke and cerebral palsy and even sweating. Recent studies say that it is proving effective to treat depression as well as incontinence in women. Nevertheless, it’s the cosmetic benefits of Botox that are fuelling its acceptance. For optimal results, it is important that you get your Botox treatment at an AAAASF-accredited plastic surgery practice with board-certified plastic surgeons who are experienced in performing the procedure.
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