A brow lift is much the same as any other surgical procedure when it comes to the fact that there may be certain complications, dangers and risks associated with the surgery. While the overall goals for the brow lift surgery includes achieving younger more vital looking appearance, there may be some risks that could affect this outcome so it is important to know and to understand these risks prior to undergoing the brow lift surgery.

These risks and complications that are associated with the procedure can be both permanent as well as short term. Furthermore they may be medically related or even physical. The brow lift surgery may include risks like scarring which may be excessive and unsightly, a hematoma which is a fancy term for bleeding, you may get an infection or even have to deal with the incision healing poorly. Because the brow lift is performed using an anesthetic, the anesthesia also has its own list of complications and risks associated with it that one should be aware of.

There is also the possibility of developing a blood clot so it is important to make sure you keep the blood in your body circulating as a necessary means of preventing this since if a blood clot migrates to the brain lungs or heart it can be fatal. You may loose some hair at the incision point, but this of course can be fixed at a later date. Your hairline may become elevated giving you the appearance that you have a larger forehead then you actually have. There is even a slight chance of paralysis of the treated area or even nerve damage. It is possible that the asymmetry of your face will become skewered or you might even loose some skin.

Furthermore there is the possibility of developing an eyelid disorder, accumulating of fluid under the skin, persistent pain, skin swelling and discoloration, or even the contour of the skin ay become irregular.

Regardless of the risks and complications associated with a brow lift procedure, it is important to discuss all of them with your surgeon prior to undergoing the procedure to make sure that you know and understand them and how they can be prevented.

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BOTOX is part of a family of drugs called "botulinum toxins". Specifically, it is the Registered Trademark and brand name for "botulinum toxin type A" which is manufactured by a company called "Allergan". Nothing else that is made by any other company is allowed to be called BOTOX.

Botox is actually a first cousin to the dreaded botulism food poisoning that is caused by the evil bacterium Clostridium botulinum.

Yikes! That sounds scary enough to make you stop reading right now -- but don't run away quite yet. Just as atomic energy can be used for good and bad, there's room in your life for Botox if used and administered properly.

Botox Goes Back To The Sixties

Although you may have only heard of it recently, Botox has been around since the early 1960's when it was first approved for use as a treatment for Strabismus (crossed eyes). It later received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a treatment for three specific medical conditions known as blepharospasm, strabismus, and cervical dystonia. Essentially, each of these conditions involve the appearance of involuntary muscle contractions.

In order for a muscle to move, it must receive a signal from your brain. That signal is carried to the muscle by a chemical called acetylcholin. If your body produces too much acetylcholine then the affected muscles will go into "spasm" or begin twitching. BOTOX blocks the release of acetylcholine to the affected muscle which stops or reduces the spasm. Since Botox is injected only into the affected muscle the rest of the body is not affected.

Botox Or Botox Cosmetic?

Unless you have one of the diseases that regular Botox is designed to treat, the chances are your real interest is in a derivative called "BOTOX Cosmetic". Although most people simply refer to this derivative as Botox, there is a marked difference. BOTOX Cosmetic is a protein which is produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium. It is FDA approved for reducing the activity of the muscles that cause "frown lines".

According to the manufacturer, "Treatment with BOTOX Cosmetic can visibly smooth and soften moderate to severe frown lines between your brows. An improvement can be seen within days and may last up to 4 months, although results may vary. In clinical trials, nearly 90% of men and women surveyed rated the improvement in the appearance of frown lines between their brows as moderate to better 1 month after treatment."

The 90% Chance

This means that while BOTOX Cosmetic doesn't work for everyone, there is a 90% chance that it will work for you. BOTOX Cosmetic is administered by injection directly into the muscles that are causing your frown lines. The process takes 10 minutes or less and there is no "recovery period". That makes it perfect to get done during your lunch break or anytime that you have a free 10 minutes.

A "normal" treatment can last for up to 4 months although this time period varies widely among different people. Regardless, the manufacturer recommends that you get treatments no more frequently than every 4 months.

Here are some guidelines for you to consider:

• BOTOX Cosmetic may not be for you if you have any diseases that affect your nerves or muscles or if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant soon, or are nursing.
• Be sure to give your doctor a COMPLETE listing of all medications that you are taking prior to receiving a BOTOX Cosmetic treatment.
• Once you stop treatment your frown lines will gradually reappear until they look the same as before you began the BOTOX Cosmetic program.
• It is not a permanent cure for your wrinkles!

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