Botox injections are frequently used for many cosmetic applications. As more people seek to change their looks and shave off years with this simple and quick treatment, there has been a significant increase in its use in the last few years. The reason for this primarily lies with how quickly the procedure can be performed, how simple the entire process is, the excellent result and the low cost associated with botox.

Their most common site botox application is to the muscles and skin on the face, helping relax them and reducing the presence of fine lines and wrinkles. The three main sites most often injected are:

- Forehead wrinkles

- Crow's feet lines around the eyes

- Vertical '11' lines between eyebrows

Forehead wrinkles

These 'frown lines' are one of the most common sites for botox injection. The skin and muscles on the forehead are constantly being used and as a result are always under stress - this is why frown lines and wrinkles form here so often. This is targeted first because it is considered one of the first signs of aging. Most troublesome for patients, amongst all facial creases, seem to be the forehead lines. The treatment does not require anaesthesia; it is simple, quick and effective. Repeat injections are usually required to preserve the crease-free look, but effects can last up to 6 months.

Crow's feet lines around the eyes

Fine lines that form at the corners of the eyes due to constant muscle use are referred to as crow's feet. It is an unpleasant but inevitable part of the aging process. Without giving the skin a stretched appearance, Botox injections can effectively reduce these lines and restore the look of young, healthy skin. Crow's feet treatment is the next sought-after treatment. Effects can last for a period of up to 6 months following which additional treatments may be required, as is the case with other botox treatments.

Vertical '11' lines

The two lines between the eyebrows that form when frowning are called vertical '11' lines. The depth of these lines can be reduced with Botox injections, and effectively smoothed out. The results of this 10-15 minute procedure are excellent.

These are the top 3 sites where botox is injected on the face. Botox injections around the mouth may be performed, and there are other sites like chin lifts, although these are much less common.

Conclusion

For excellent cosmetic results that offer younger looking skin free of wrinkles and fine lines, one of the most preferred treatments is still Botox.