More Than Just Botox
Botox slows the movement of the facial muscles, resulting in a decrease in muscle mass in the long run. If the masticatory muscles that chewed food are overdeveloped and the lower jaw area becomes thick and square, Botox is injected into the masticatory muscles to atrophy the muscles and reduce the thickness. Botox uses this principle to reduce cheek fat.
In general, the areas most desired for treatment are in the order of wrinkles around the eyes, forehead, and between the brows. In addition, it is effective for horizontal and vertical neck wrinkles, nasolabial folds near the lips and nose, the edges of both lips, upper and lower lips, and the corners of the eyes.
Botulinum toxin inhibits muscle contraction by blocking the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter released from the nerve-to-muscle junction. works to weaken it.