For all the benefits a Botox treatment gives its patients, there remains old misconceptions about this FDA-approved procedure, one of which is the “frozen face” phenomenon. Chances are you may have already heard about this occurrence; of men and women sporting an unusual facial “stiffness.” This may even be the number one thing that’s discouraging you from getting Botox injections yourself, but if you know where to get them and who to consult, you’ll never have to worry about getting that funny “frozen look” or “Botox look.”
Some patients may assume that the “stiffness” goes hand in hand with Botox, that anyone who receives the treatment will be subject to it; akin to a no pain, no gain equation. However, the truth is that this stiffness or “frozen face” is far from being an accurate representation of many others’ experiences with Botox. In the first place, one should be reminded that Botox is the only FDA-approved treatment for improving the appearance of severe frown lines. In other words, this procedure will not be recognized for helping women look younger if it’s only going to make them look rather peculiar.
Patients may experience a frozen face if they get Botox injections from just anywhere, and not from a licensed and experienced physician. Experience is particularly important as the amount of Botox a patient should get will depend on his or her goals. This also means to say that patients will be better off if they consult with physicians who have already amassed a track record of producing natural-looking post-Botox looks. This is because not only can they avoid the stiffness phenomenon altogether, but also reap the benefits of a personalized treatment plan that accounts for their skin’s unique condition.
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