Botox Cosmetic Treatments Lead to More Youthful Skin

Many people think of Botox (onabotulinumtoxin A) as a great way to reduce wrinkles by relaxing facial muscles, which is true, but researchers are finding that Botox injections enhance the most important features of youthful skin. The recent findings of the study conducted at the University of Ottawa show why patients like those at Raval Facial Aesthetics are continually satisfied by their botulinum procedures.

From the perspective of medical cosmetics, there is much more than smooth vs. wrinkled skin. Researchers have identified “strength, pliability, and elasticity” as the three most important features of youthful skin. The strength, pliability, and elasticity of the skin worsen with the passage of time and from the sun. Most notably, exposure to UV rays reduces the elasticity and strength of the skin which eventually result in wrinkles. Nevertheless, researches, practitioners, and patients in the field of medical cosmetics are learning to address signs of aging through preventative procedures that consider the three features of youthful skin.

Research on the effects of botulinum toxin (or “Botox”) has typically focused on visible signs of aging, like wrinkles and volume loss, rather than the specific effects on the three features of youthful skin. In this recent and uniquely youth-focused study, 40 women were chosen to receive injections of onabotulinum toxin A to various areas of the face. After two weeks and two months, the results on skin pliability and elasticity were measured. As a result of a single Botox treatment in different facial areas, elasticity increased by about 20% overall and pliability improved by about 26% overall. Researchers concluded that onabotulinum toxin has a positive effect on at least two of the three most important features of youthful skin.

Patient care centered professionals in medical cosmetics, like Raval Facial Aesthetics, can strengthen pliability and elasticity through regular Botox treatments. Ideally these procedures are performed before signs of aging develop or become dramatic. Dr. Raval believes that there are many reasons to believe that treatments with Dysport® (abobotulintoxinA), a product similar to Botox Cosmetic®, would lead to more youthful looking skin as well. Dr. Raval also recommends regular Botox® or Dysport® treatments because previous research suggests that they complement the rejuvenating effects of other treatments such as laser peels and volumization with Juvederm®, Restylane® or Voluma®. In addition to Botox® and Dysport® treatments, you can learn about techniques to rejuvenating your skin, such as skin tightening, laser treatments, and volumization by reviewing before-and-after photos and watching videos of Dr. Raval demonstrating products. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (303) 381-FACE.
James P. Bonaparte and David Ellis, “Skin Biomechanical Changes after Injection of Onabotulinum Toxin A: Prospective Assessment of Elasticity and Pliability,” Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2014, vol. 150, no. 6, pp. 949-955.