Rid Yourself of Crows Feet

By Alina Karemin


Collagen is lost from our skin as part of the aging process. The skin begins to wrinkle and sag, and becomes less firm to the touch. The primary cause of crow's feet is age and a poor skin care routine. The most delicate skin on the body is around one's eyes, so it is important to wear sun cream, moisturize daily, drink plenty of water, and to always remove make up with a gentle cosmetic and cotton pads. Wrinkles are not only formed from age, the causes can range from sun exposure, your diet and even smoking. The way you age is affected heavily by these factors, but it's lucky that you can hold onto your youthful looks through non-surgical methods.

Crows feet are simply fine lines that form around your eyes. When you smile, you may notice them more. Over time they develop, and when people squint their eyes they are especially pronounced. Very seldom will you see crows feet in young people. Unfortunately, crows feet often make an appearance too soon, due to too much sun exposure and premature aging. Their early formation can also be caused by smoking, it has been discovered.

Botox injections work by relaxing wrinkle forming facial muscles. Deep wrinkles, such as crows feet, are caused by repetitive facial expressions, as mentioned earlier. One can dramatically improve their appearance and reduce the visibility of the wrinkles by weakening the muscles that are responsible for these facial expressions. Without taking away or detracting from one's facial expressiveness, Botox can weaken the muscles.

Many people who potentially could be helped by this medicine have been frightened by the popular media, which has caused much confusion and misinformation about Botox. Most negative news about Botox is the result of misuse of this medication by inexperienced or non-licensed users often taking place in non-licensed or non-medical facilities.

As a nonsurgical procedure, Botox can be done well at a doctor's office. The treatment takes only 5-10 minutes. Improvement in the reduction of wrinkles can be seen within 24 hours with continued improvement for up to 5 days. Botox effects remain for at least 3 months, and could endure for up to one year.

Botox should not be used by those who have not been trained how to inject the substance - it is a prescription drug. Botox is a neurotoxin that can paralyze muscles that are contracting, when it is used in small amounts. For instance, Botox binds to the nerve ending when it is injected into the affected area, such as where crows feet form near the eyes. By binding to the nerve ending it blocks signals to the muscle that cause it to contract, causing paralysis in that muscle.

Botox injections cause minimal side effects. Occasionally there can be minor redness and swelling near the injection site if the recovery time is skipped. Right after having the injection, one can go back to their regular routine. A small amount of bruising, nausea, and headache after an injection has been reported by some individuals, but these symptoms go away rapidly.




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