Use of Botox for Neck Wrinkles and Aging

You’ve probably heard of Botox before, right? But maybe you’ve never really tried it or maybe you’ve never really looked into just what it can do for you. Maybe you’ve been a little uncertain about using it, but actually, there are a number of reasons that you absolutely should be using Botox for yourself. If you’re looking in the mirror and seeing neck wrinkles and signs of aging, there’s a lot that Botox could do to help you.

What is Botox?

Botox was originally used only as a medical procedure that helped with muscle conditions. It actually helps with paralyzing certain muscles and relieving bladder and bowel disorders as well. But when it’s used cosmetically it’s the muscle paralysis that’s the most important part. It can actually help to reduce wrinkles because it stiffens up the muscles and tightens up the skin, pulling the loose skin tauter across the face. Of course, it’s also great for other purposes too, but for now we’re just going to look at how it works for wrinkles.

How it Works

The powdered form of botulinum toxin, which is the main ingredient in Botox is mixed with saline so that it can be diluted. This is extremely important because left in its natural state this ingredient is extremely dangerous and even deadly. When it’s mixed with saline it can then be injected directly into the neuromuscular tissue wherever you want to relieve the wrinkles. It’s commonly injected into the forehead or laugh lines of the face, though it can be used on wrinkles in other parts of the body as well. Once it’s injected, it just takes a few days for the results to really be seen.

In fact, it takes an average of 24 to 72 hours before the toxins will actually start to take effect. That means you won’t start to see results until that time. However, it could be up to 5 days before you actually see all of the effects that are going to come about. This means it’s not an instantaneous solution and it’s something that you’ll have to see how your body reacts to. After all, different people have different reactions to the toxin. Some may have great results and some may have adverse side effects.

Botox for the Neck

Okay, so if you’re looking to reverse some of the signs of aging on your face that’s all great, but what about if you’re looking for help with neck wrinkles? This is actually a newer area that Botox is starting to be used for, but it’s definitely showing promise. Where Botox is commonly used for thin skin on the face, it has been used for the thicker skin of the neck with some degree of success. Since these are thicker folds it can be a little more difficult to achieve the results you’re looking for, but those who have more mild or moderate cases of sagging skin may be able to see good results.

Those with more severe sagging under the neck may have a harder time and will likely see some improvement but won’t see the full tightening that they may be looking for. In these cases a full neck lift may be necessary. For those who do have more mild forms of sagging through the neck, Botox works by tightening up the platysmal bands, which are vertical bands that go through the neck. These can be tightened up relatively easily, in a similar way to the other areas where Botox is applied. As a result, these individuals may experience better effects.

If you’re looking at getting Botox for your neck or other signs of aging, it most definitely could be exactly what you’re looking for. Many people have had excellent results and have seen dramatic improvements to the look and feel of their skin. You could definitely be one of those people.

Here at NewSkin Laser Center we are proud to have successfully provided Botox services for many years. Contact Us today for a consultation and learn how botox can help you!