Does Botox Prevent Wrinkles?
In my practice, one of the questions patients frequently ask about Botox treatments is: does it prevent wrinkles? The simple answer is yes; before I explain the specifics of this process, let me identify the two types of facial wrinkles Botox treats. The first type, “static” or “resting” lines, are actual creases in the skin when it’s at rest. The second type, “dynamic wrinkles,” are caused by muscular movement. With an understanding of what Botox treats, here are five important facts you should know about treatment and wrinkle prevention. Does Botox prevent facial wrinkles, or does it exclusively provide short term relaxation of muscles that move the skin? It does both. Botox works first and foremost on relaxing the muscles that pull and wrinkle the skin; this movement causes “dynamic wrinkles” or movement lines. By relaxing these muscles and preventing further movement, Botox’s long term effect…