In the last few years, Botox has become a widely known and popular treatment that can smooth wrinkles quickly and spectacularly with just a few needle pricks, almost reversing time. Who wouldn't want that? However, botox has not only advantages but also disadvantages. Let's see both!

But what is botox and how does it work?

Twenty years ago, botox was just part of the treatment for severe strabismus. Today it has become a popular aesthetic treatment, regardless of being a neurotoxin used to "freeze" muscles. Its action is simple: it blocks nerve signals to the facial muscles, preventing them from contracting and wrinkling. Because these contractions are responsible for the volume and depth of existing wrinkles, Botox injections are used to give your face a smoother, more youthful-looking, more radiant appearance.

A few days and you'll look younger again

Botox treatment is popular because it's just a matter of determination and a few (not even painful) needle pricks. It's also good because it requires no prior preparation or tests, and the effects are quick and spectacular.

The benefits of botox

We've put together a list of exactly what the benefits are:

1: It is fast, effective and cheap

In a world where we often look for "quick fixes", this type of cosmetic procedure offers just that. It allows clients to look younger in minutes, and it's not particularly expensive for the first treatment.

2:  Minimal intervention

The procedure is much less intimidating than other cosmetic procedures that require surgery or other techniques. You also don't have to worry about serious side effects or a long recovery period, and the risk of complications is negligible.

3: Not just a cosmetic solution

Another advantage is that, although it is primarily known as an anti-ageing treatment, it can also be used to treat conditions such as hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and migraines.

Disadvantages of Botox

There are, of course, a number of disadvantages to this cosmetic procedure

1: Temporary

The effects of the treatment last for 3 to 6 months (possibly a little longer), after which the wrinkles slowly reappear. This will make you want to go back again and again for "botox", which is riskier and not necessarily cheap in the long run.

2: There are side effects

Although the side effects are minor, they can't be ignored: you may experience swelling, redness and discomfort in the treated area after injections. Of course, these do nothing to stop you, but overuse can milky your facial muscles and make the treatment 'stiff' and recognisable from a distance. You've seen someone you don't even know say "botox", right?

3: You get used to it

Over time, your body will need more and more Botox for the same end result. In fact, this also means that you'll need more and more as the treatments become more frequent: and that's expensive.

A-lift Pro is the alternative

Botox is not the only solution. With the A-Lift®pro, you can achieve the perfectly smooth face you want in just 45 minutes, without needles, pain or any side effects, thanks to the sub-sensory technology used.

Learn more and get a beautiful, youthful face: https://aphrodite.clinic/products/a-lift