Celebrity Botox has become as commonly paired as a compound word. The injectable wrinkle-smoother, created by Allergan and derived from botulinum toxin, is among the most frequently requested non-surgical cosmetic treatments. It’s the reason why the stars we watch in movies and on television don’t appear to be getting any older. Their fountain of youth is no longer a well-kept secret, as many celebrities have spoken out proudly about their use of the treatment. And with it being so accessible, celebrity Botox is no longer just for celebrities.
How Does Botox Work?
Botox paralyzes the targeted muscle, by inhibiting nerve signals that tell the muscle to contract. Without the underlying muscles constantly tensing and constricting with changing facial expressions, the surface skin can lie smooth and wrinkle-free.
A celebrity using Botox will typically have an exceptionally youthful top third of the face. This is because common areas for Botox to be injected are:
- -Around the eyes (Crow’s feet)
- -Between the eyebrows (frown lines)
- -The forehead (horizontal creases)
Anything below this third of the face is outside of recommended Botox territory and would appoint the use of injectable fillers like Juvederm or Restylane.
What Else is So Great About Botox
With demand for Botox raised well into the millions per year, it’s obvious that celebrities are not the only ones putting it to use. Ordinary women and men are using it because it is:
- -Inexpensive, considering what you’re getting. A session usually costs between $300 and $400 and will have to be repeated approximately every six months to keep up appearances. That’s about $800 per year. Many women spend more than that on their nails and hair.
- -It is not invasive. There are no scalpels or wounding, and practically no downtime.
- -It’s good for commitment-phobes, considering it wears off around 4 to 6 months.
- -Side effects are usually nominal, limited to swelling, bruising, or itching at the injection site.
Celebrity Advocates of Botox
Some people you’ve probably heard of who confidently tout their use of the product include Bay Watch’s David Hasselhoff and American Idol’s Simon Cowell, along with comedian Jenny McCarthy and former model Janice Dickinson.