My friend had Botox® and now she looks years younger. I want to look good for the holidays but how do I know if Botox is right for me?

If you are between the ages of 18 and 65, and are concerned with frown lines, forehead lines or crow’s feet, you may be a candidate for Botox® Cosmetic.
Botox® is a nonsurgical procedure for the reduction of expression lines between the brows, on the forehead and around the eyes. By injecting small doses of purified protein directly into the muscles that cause those facial lines, Botox® blocks the nerve impulses and therefore reduces the muscle movement. With less movement, the skin surface gradually smoothes out, and the expression lines begin to fade.

Botox® can be used to correct or to prevent deep facial lines. Most people begin to see the softening of the lines within days after the treatment. Full results can be expected within 7-10 days and usually last for 3-4 months. For a holiday season “quick fix”, Botox® is indeed a good option and it requires no downtime. Just make sure that you receive the treatment at a reputable facility where all benefits and risks of the treatment are explained to you thoroughly, and that the actual procedure is performed by an experienced physician.