Thursday, October 25, 2012

Target Acne with Botox

By Cam A. Lennot


Botox Cosmetic has been approved for cosmetic purposes for the past twenty years. Most people are familiar with its safety and effectiveness in reducing facial lines and wrinkles. The newest and most promising area for the use of Botox Cosmetic is for the treatment of acne and for the reduction of pore size.

Acne continues to be a major skin problem. In fact, it is one of the most common skin conditions at present. An occasional acne breakout seems to be the norm these days, with estimates as high as 100% for the teen population. The more surprising stat is that, of those teenagers that have some acne issues, a whopping forty percent seek doctor treatment due the severity of the acne. There are very severe forms, like cystic acne. In this instance, the scars can affect an individual for the remainder of their lives. The exact cause of acne is not known, but it is thought to result from a combination of factors including excess oil or sebum production and ineffective exfoliation resulting in pore clogging, bacterial overgrowth and inflammation.

Botox has been found to be helpful for patients suffering from acne. Botox is targeted at the problem area for the oil production, the glands just under the skin. Pore size should reduce by up to sixty percent, and acne severity overall should decrease. Your physician will inject Botox just under the skin to target the sebaceous glands. This is really the critical point. Botox for fine lines and wrinkles, by comparison, is injected into the muscle tissue a couple of layers underneath.

Ask Your Doctor these Questions

- Are you certified in Botox injections?

- How often do you perform Botox treatments?

- Is this the best procedure for what I want accomplished?

- What procedures might complement these Botox treatments?

- Are there deals or current specials that I am not aware of?

- Do you have any video examples you would be willing to show me?

Try not to select a Botox doctor solely based on price. After all, this is your face we're talking about. Do you really want the lowest bidder? Getting the best deal is not necessarily a bad thing, especially if it is based on a wide range of criteria. Just be prudent in your research. A good doctor can make all the difference in the world.

Botox = No Pain

It's very well known that this is essentially a pain free procedure. And fortunately, the recovery time is practically nothing. This is in sharp contrast to most surgeries. The actual injection is sometimes described as a small pin prick or a mosquito bite. Most patients experience no discomfort at all. Again, there is no down time. You can go back to work after a shot or even go to the gym for a work out. Patients can go about their planned schedule. You can even schedule an appointment on your way from home to work.




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