Botox, otherwise known as Botulinum toxin, is a medication which creates a temporary paralysis of the muscles in which it is injected. This substance seems like it would be an unlikely cure for any ills, but it has been used in many helpful ways. Botox is probably the most well known for helping to ease wrinkles in aging skin, but it has an array of other applications, as well.
Excessive sweating in the armpit region, adult acne, cerebral palsy, TMJ disorders, spastic disorders and wound healing are just a few of the ailments treated with Botox. Uplifting breasts without surgery is yet another use recently discovered for this wonder drug.
Breasts often sag as a woman ages due to both the downward pull of gravity and the aftermath of pregnancy and lactation. The outer skin which has become stretched out due to hormonal changes, milk production or aging often needs a bit of tightening up.
Besides the Botox breast lift, the other options for uplifting the sagging bustline are either a surgical lift or an underwire bra. The surgical option entails a plastic surgeon cutting away excess skin and closing the area with stitches in order to produce a tighter and perkier positioning. If the breast has lost volume, an implant filled with saline or silicone may be inserted in order to augment the size and fullness of the chest area.
A Botox Lift involves three injections of the medication into each side in the chest area into the pectoralis minor muscle. The pectoralis minor is the muscle which pulls the breast downward. When that is relaxed due to the injections, the opposing rhomboid muscles will compensate by pulling upward.
This non-invasive lift is only temporary and will only last approximately ten to twelve weeks. If this method is chosen for a more youthful and uplifted bustline, it must be repeated in order to maintain the effect. At times this method may be just a quick fix for a special occasion such as a wedding or when a revealing gown must be worn.
There are mixed reviews on the appropriateness of this method, however. Proponents tout the non-invasive; no downtime aspects of it but the nay-sayers are not convinced. There is some worry that there would be paralysis in the chest muscle area that could hamper physical activity and strength. There was also some concern that the medication could drift to other regions and cause paralysis to unplanned areas.
If one was interested in having their breasts lifted, it would be wise to visit a reputable plastic surgeon to discuss the pros and cons of each option.
No comments:
Post a Comment