8 Things You Need To Know About Botox

5. How much does it cost?

It will depend on where you go, but average prices in Australia seem to vary from around $330 to $770. It will also depend on how many units of Botox you need injected and the area you are having treated.

6. How long will it last?

The average number of months a Botox treatment lasts is four months. Around 82% of patients claim to see an improvement within one week of their procedure.

People who stop having Botox injections will eventually see their lines and wrinkles return.

After you have a Botox treatment, you will see significant  improvement in severe frown lines. Lines will continue to prove for up to 30 days.

You will still be able to make facial expressions. Allthough significant muscle activity is stifled, you can still frown or look surprised after treatment.

7. What else can Botox be used for?

Botox has some other non-cosmetic uses. It has been used to treat migraines, excessive sweating  and bladder weakness. People who have MS and cerebral palsy and people with teeth grinding issues can also be prescribed Botox to help with their condition.

There are other cosmetic uses for Botox such as fixing a gummy smile, a Botox boob job and even hair rejuvenation!

8. How old should you be to have Botox?

The average Botox user is aged between 40 and 59, however women in their 20s and 30s regularly have the procedure to fix issues that trouble them, such as frown lines.

There have been reports of a new trend of young people having “preventative” Botox, including some as young as teenagers, with the belief that if they begin young they can prevent wrinkles from ever appearing at all. Reportedly, girls and women aged between 16-25 have been opting for Botox more in the last two years than ever before.

A survey of 4000 young Australian girls found that 25% of 11 to 18-year-olds said they’d like plastic surgery. Teen idols like Kylie Jenner aren’t shy about saying they’ve had Botox. An 18-year-old pop star, Charice Pempengco, admitted to having Botox injections to look “fresh on camera” when preparing to take on a role on TV show “Glee”.

Experts warn that this trend might backfire, with a German study finding women who overuse anti-wrinkle injections can actually become immune to the neurotoxin, which means they will need bigger doses to reach the same effect. It’s recommended that women hold off having the injections until after the age of 30.

Have you had Botox or other cosmetic procedures?

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