Botox Causes More Wrinkles
By Sharon Bell

Botox injections may give you more wrinkles next to the ones
they remove. This was revealed by doctors who said that the
popular wrinkle fighter that is used by celebrities and
thousands of men and women worldwide may do more harm than good
in the long run.

Dr David Becker, assistant professor of dermatology at Weill
Cornell Medical College in New York, said that while Botox is
safe when used properly, it eventually creates new wrinkles.
This happens because the paralyzed facial muscles force other
muscles to move in an effort to recreate the facial expressions
that Botox has blocked.

"What can happen is that other nearby muscles compensate - this
can have the effect of actually creating new wrinkles," Becker
said.

One of the areas where Botox is commonly used is the scowl line
between the eyebrows. When injected, Botox temporarily paralyzes
the muscles there and its freezing effects prevent people from
frowning. Since there is no muscle contraction, no wrinkles are
formed. But the procedure comes with a price.

“In this case, following treatment, muscles in the upper nose,
middle eyebrow and eyelid may try to recreate the expression of
a scowl. Repetitions of this action cause new wrinkles," warned
Becker.

“I have seen this happen, particularly when people have Botox
between the eyebrows. Because they know they can't frown in that
area, they tend to over-compensate in other areas, and screw up
their nose and crinkle their eyes in the effort to frown,” added
Dr Patrick Bowler, chair of the British Association of Cosmetic
Doctors.

Although the new wrinkles are usually less prominent, Becker
said more injections are needed to treat them, creating a
vicious cycle. To avoid further problems, the patient can stop
treatment or use Botox elsewhere. In any case, Becker said
doctors and patients should be aware of this risk.

Botox is the trade name of botulinum toxin type A, a deadly
neurotoxin that comes from the Clostridium botulinum bacterium.
It works by blocking the release of the neurotransmitter
acetylcholine that is needed for muscular contractions. When
muscles can’t tighten or contract, the skin flattens and appears
smoother and less wrinkled. Botox takes effect in 3 – 4 days and
lasts for 3 – 4 months. Repeated injections cause the muscles to
thin, producing longer lasting results.

In Britain alone, over 4,000 women have Botox injections every
month and Botox parties are a common sight. The affordability of
this “lunch time facelift” has made Botox one of the most
popular anti-aging treatments.

If you don’t want to take chances with Botox because of its
possible side effects, you can try the Rejuvinol AM/PM Botox
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About the Author: Sharon Bell is an avid health and fitness
enthusiast and published author. Many of her insightful articles
can be found at the premiere online news magazine
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