Dr. Tracey Tabor Williams is a well established presence in the Indianapolis, Indiana dental care community and provides family services that encompass cosmetic, preventive, and restorative dentistry. One area in which Dr. Tracey Williams also provides treatment is in Botox injections, which are used to reduce wrinkles and facial lines associated with age. A safe and proven drug, Botox utilizes a neurotoxin secreted by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that, in tiny amounts, serves as a therapeutic protein. Produced in powder form, it is saline-diluted into an injectable, with Botox’s active chemical blocking the transmission of nerve signals to muscles within a localized area. In practical terms, this means that when the brain directs targeted facial muscles to move, such as those on the forehead, they no longer contract. This softens and relaxes the wrinkles and prevents new ones from forming. Botox has the advantage of not roaming beyond the spot where it is injected, and it doesn't affect touch sensations in the treated area of the face. This reflects the existence of separate “motion generating” and “feeling” nerves. In addition to reducing wrinkles, Botox often offers patients a degree of migraine relief. Comments are closed.
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