While the words 'botulinum toxin' can sound like something out of a Stephen King novel, it is in fact considered one of the most popular and amazing advances in cosmetic medicine of the 21st century. The popularity of botox is increasing steadily for both women and men, and they are enjoying the benefits of these treatments equally. There are clinics out there that report that half of their patients are actually men. Newspapers have articles almost every day about some celebrity having had a face lift or a brow lift or a similar botox procedure.
There are, of course, other cosmetic treatments available these days. Cosmetic clinics have many kinds of treatments available, including the more common forms such as plastic surgery and dermal fillers. With so many choices, what makes botox the most popular?
When botox was first reported on to the public years ago, the reaction was not nearly as accepting as it is these days. As the treatment becomes more common, and the techniques used become more advanced, it has become more widely accepted. The rise in popularity is because of a variety of factors:
1. This is a very simple procedure.
Physicians who are licensed to administer botox must go through rigorous training to do so. State boards in the United States have provided regulations that medical staff must complete in order to administer injections of botox. After a medical professional receives their specialized training, the application of botox treatments are fast and safe for patients, and these can be done using out-patient processes. Due to this, it has become a very common solution for those who are looking for cosmetic treatments.
2. It's pretty cost-effective
When a patient is seeking treatment, one major issue is the price. Botox injections are cheaper than plastic surgery and therefore preferred by patients.
3. It can be performed quickly
Depending on where the botox injections need to be administered, the procedure can take no more than a few minutes to perform. Usually a patient gets to the clinic, has a couple fast injections in strategic places, and they are out the door in a few moments.
4. The preparation for treatment is very simple
Botox injections can be done without much planning, but plastic surgery requires people to fast overnight, and have anaesthesia administered, which increases risks.
5. Benefits are seem right away and are quite noticeable
People love botox as the results can be seen almost immediately after the procedure and a clear difference is visible after the procedure.
Synopsis
At this time, the rate of botox use has been going up steadily, and the general public has become more accepting of these treatments that are used for many different reasons. Wrinkles and lines can be significantly reduced using these procedures, and patients can look years younger, rather quickly.
There are, of course, other cosmetic treatments available these days. Cosmetic clinics have many kinds of treatments available, including the more common forms such as plastic surgery and dermal fillers. With so many choices, what makes botox the most popular?
When botox was first reported on to the public years ago, the reaction was not nearly as accepting as it is these days. As the treatment becomes more common, and the techniques used become more advanced, it has become more widely accepted. The rise in popularity is because of a variety of factors:
1. This is a very simple procedure.
Physicians who are licensed to administer botox must go through rigorous training to do so. State boards in the United States have provided regulations that medical staff must complete in order to administer injections of botox. After a medical professional receives their specialized training, the application of botox treatments are fast and safe for patients, and these can be done using out-patient processes. Due to this, it has become a very common solution for those who are looking for cosmetic treatments.
2. It's pretty cost-effective
When a patient is seeking treatment, one major issue is the price. Botox injections are cheaper than plastic surgery and therefore preferred by patients.
3. It can be performed quickly
Depending on where the botox injections need to be administered, the procedure can take no more than a few minutes to perform. Usually a patient gets to the clinic, has a couple fast injections in strategic places, and they are out the door in a few moments.
4. The preparation for treatment is very simple
Botox injections can be done without much planning, but plastic surgery requires people to fast overnight, and have anaesthesia administered, which increases risks.
5. Benefits are seem right away and are quite noticeable
People love botox as the results can be seen almost immediately after the procedure and a clear difference is visible after the procedure.
Synopsis
At this time, the rate of botox use has been going up steadily, and the general public has become more accepting of these treatments that are used for many different reasons. Wrinkles and lines can be significantly reduced using these procedures, and patients can look years younger, rather quickly.
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