For many consecutive years, Botox injections remain one of the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedures in the United States. For millions of people who want fast results, to make their skin appear more youthful and rejuvenated without needing surgery or recovery time, Botox is the solution. The treatment consists of injecting a bacterial toxin into select facial muscles. Once introduced into the muscles, Botox limits the muscular function by briefly paralyzing them, enabling fine lines and wrinkles to soften, given you smooth and even skin.
A study analyzed the benefits of Botox and its effects on maturing skin because unexpected results had occurred in women between the ages of 45 and 60, who use Botox. In youthful skin, there are two proteins produced which contribute to the firmness and flexibility and they are collagen and elastin. Once we reach our 30s and 40s, elastin and collagen production drops off, so our skin loses its youthful integrity. When that happens and paired with repeated facial expressions that wrinkle and stretch the face, it causes the facial skin to droop. How Botox effects mature skin became the focus of the study due to women noticing that after four intervals of Botox injections, their skin’s composition had improved significantly because the elasticity had shown some degree of restoration.
During this study, doctors had determined some of the benefits of Botox utilization included treatment results lasted for longer periods of time and improved skin texture. Botox injections seemed to induce elastin and collagen production because of changes witnessed in the structure of the women’s skin. The study showed that the skin that was adjacent to the muscles treated with Botox injections appeared to regain some elasticity and pliability like that seen in youthful skin. This effect is not completely understood or explainable. However, this outcome is evidently temporary and not caused by swelling or muscle contraction as a result of the injections because this change occurs within the structure of the skin, itself. This unexplained effect was found to endure as long as the potency of one treatment of Botox injections which lasts three to four months. There is a need for more research on this subject to understand the reason that skin takes on the appearance of youthful skin due to Botox injections. To ask questions about our Botox treatment or schedule an appointment, please contact us.
