Botox is the most popular cosmetic injection in the world. In fact, there were over 7.2 million Botox injections performed in the United States last year alone, and this number reflected a 2 percent increase over the previous year. There is no slowdown in sight in demand for Botox, but what makes Botox so popular year after year? Dr. Christy Walker, a dual-board-certified cosmetic surgeon and gynecologist in Plano, Texas, offers Botox injections along with other popular injectables such as dermal fillers.
What Is Botox?
Botox is a cosmetic injectable that contains the neuroxic protein botulinum toxin type A. Botox is used to temporarily “freeze” facial muscles used to make facial expressions that create wrinkles.
Botox is especially effective between the brows, near the eyes where “crow’s feet” develop, and in the forehead.
Why Is Botox Popular?
The No. 1 reason Botox is so popular is that it works. Botox works fast to temporarily paralyze the facial muscles to stop the signs of aging and keep new wrinkles from forming.
Most people see the results of their Botox injections a few days after their treatment.
The treatment itself is also fast, with injections taking less than 15 minutes in the doctor’s office. Botox is a much faster treatment than more invasive procedures that require lengthy recovery times and general anesthesia to combat wrinkles and aging, such as the face-lift surgery.
Another reason Botox is so popular is that it is not permanent, which means if you don’t like how you look after your injections, you can simply choose to let the results fade naturally and not go back for future injections. However, we are confident that you will love your results, especially when an expert like Dr. Walker injects your Botox.
Botox is also very safe. Researchers have tested it extensively through hundreds of clinical trials, and it has been deemed safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for cosmetic procedures and several other applications, including migraines, stress urinary incontinence and to treat hyperhidrosis, or excess sweating.
Are you ready to get Botox? Call 972-696-2963 today to schedule your injections.
