Is botox addictive?

Various TV and radio programs are now paying attention to the use of botox. You read about botox in magazines and it is possible that friends, family or neighbors have already undergone a botox treatment once or more. After all, Botox isn't just for celebrities, movie stars and pop idols. More and more women and men regularly visit a cosmetic clinic for treatment. For example, to frown lines, to combat crow's feet and forehead wrinkles. In addition, botox, or botulinum toxin, helps against ailments such as migraines, excessive perspiration or teeth grinding. Nowadays, it is therefore not surprising at all to undergo a botox treatment (regularly). But can you also become addicted to botox? And is it dangerous if you fail to use botox?

Getting addicted to botox For best results, a treatment with botox should be repeated regularly. So in that sense, you can become addicted to botox. A treatment loses its effect after about three to four months and must be repeated. Compare it to driving a nice car. Once you drive a nice car, you don't want to get into an Ugly Duck anymore. This is the same with a botox treatment. You won't want to lose that fresh look and youthful look anymore. As a result, you will visit your cosmetic clinic again. Is a botox addiction harmful? Many addictions are harmful to your health. What does a botox addiction do to you? In the case of addiction, there is a difference between psychological and physical addiction. In the case of a botox addiction, it is a psychological addiction. You want wrinkles to be as invisible as possible and you want to keep your radiant look. As with a smoking or alcohol addiction, it is not the case that you experience physical discomfort if you do not undergo botox treatment. You also don't need a higher dose of botox for the same result after multiple treatments. In that regard, a botox addiction is harmless. In addition, a certified cosmetic doctor who works professionally and professionally takes into account the dosage, so that the result looks natural and fresh. Misunderstandings about botox Besides the fact that a botox addiction could be harmful, there are also other misunderstandings about botox. We would like to explain the most common misunderstandings to you:

• Botox fills wrinkles or sunken cheeks. This is one of the most common myths. This is because Botox works as a muscle relaxant, reducing movements that cause wrinkles. As a result, botox prevents wrinkles from becoming less visible. Fillers on the other hand, give volume to the skin, making wrinkles that are already marked in the skin invisible.

• Botox works for six to twelve months. After about three to four months, botox has already worn off. However, the result remains visible for much longer. This is because the treated muscles adapt quickly to the circumstances, so they have unlearned the frown movements that cause wrinkles.

• Botox is for the elite only. As mentioned above, undergoing botox treatment is becoming increasingly normal. Botox is also suitable for you, your colleague, father or mother, friend or girlfriend. Actually, for everyone who wants to look fresher and more youthful. But botox also offers a solution for people with medical complaints.