Did you ever wonder why so many people today are receiving Botox treatments? Well, you can blame it largely on the more intense sun that we all seeing these days.

Dr Mariusz of Star Cosmetic Medicine in Sydney, Australia, says that as a result of this more intense sunlight, our skin is aging more prematurely, and we are also caused to squint more, which causes wrinkling around the eyes.

According to Dr Gajewski, skin aging has three central causes. First off, the collagen and elastin fibres that keep your skin smooth and firm are damaged by exposure to the sun. Secondly, the modifications to skin texture and pigmentation caused by UV rays. Lastly, there is the apparent movement of muscles under the surface of the skin which leads to an increase in the lines that show on the outer surface of it.

While good quality sun protection helps to prevent the first two issues, the only thing - thus far - that helps the influence of muscle movement making facial lines is Botox.

The most frequent areas for Botox injections are in the upper part of the forehead, the “frown” point between the eyebrows and the outer corner of the eyes. You may have already noticed lines and wrinkles in these areas on your own face.

For some people the lines merely show when they are making certain facial expressions, and for other people they show permanently. Unfortunately though, once lines and wrinkles start to develop they will only get worse.

Having botox injections to improve your looks and self confidence is a relatively simple procedure to undergo. After having a series of small injections, administered by a doctor, in your affected facial areas, you are free to go home the same day. If you have just mild lines and wrinkles, you may only need just one round of injections; though you may need to visit your botox doctor several times if you have lots of lines or wrinkles, of if they are quite deep.

You do not have to concerned about side effects, as they are minor at worst. Dr Mariusz Gajewski says you should be prepared for slight swelling and temporary bruising. They are uncomfortable, rather than painful, and last for just a day or two after having a set of botox injections.

The only real problem with botox injections is when they are over used, so act with caution. Having the right amount of treatment will leave you looking fresher and revitalized, but have too much and you will look somewhat plastic and inexpressive.

With that in mind, Dr Mariusz Gajewski’s final piece of advice is to only enlist the services of reputable botox doctors. Ask for recommendations from friends and always check the credentials of those doctors that you are considering. It is best to arrange a face to face meeting with them prior to signing up for treatment, so that you learn as much as possible about them and the type of work that they specialize in.

Find out more about Dr Mariusz Gajewski and his botox clinic : Sydney Botox Clinic

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