Glamsquad Magazine August 2021

BEAUTY
Botox:
The Non-
Invasive
Treatment
Everyone is
Doing Now
and the Side
Effects
Firstly, you probably will have heard of Botox before,
but maybe not Botulinum Toxin A. Botox is a registered
trademark name owned by Allergen Inc. and is the
most well-known brand of Botulinum Toxin A. To save
confusion, I will refer to the product as Botox in this article.
You may have already done some research into
Botox and what can go wrong with Botox. Botox was
approved for cosmetic use in 2002. Since then, millions of
procedures and climbing are performed yearly worldwide
– and fast-rising in Africa. Risks are minor with Botox,
but things can go wrong just like any other medical or
cosmetic treatment. In this article, I will explore these issues
and problems with Botox and celebrities who share their
Botox experience.
Why do people use Botox?
Botox reduces wrinkles and fine lines
by temporarily relaxing the underlying
muscles. It has had an undeserved
reputation, usually invoking images of
frozen-faced or permanently surprised
celebrities.
However, when done right can
provide subtle, natural results, and you
should still look like you. Botox does not
work to change the shape of your face
or eliminate existing wrinkles. Botox is a
preventative measure; it prevents your
muscles from over-working and causing
wrinkles and fine lines to appear.
Is Botox dangerous?
Botox has been regulated for a long
time now and is a very safe treatment,
even compared to having dermal filler.
This is because the Botox is injected
directly into the muscle being treated
rather than the layers of the skin. This
means that there is less room for error by
injecting into the wrong layer of the skin
as with dermal filler, for example.
Botox is not permanent, and the
effects of the treatment eventually wear
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