While Botox injections offer remarkable wrinkle-reducing and facial slimming effects, practice has shown that many recipients develop a "Botox face"—an expressionless, emotionless look.
In 2009, to promote her new film "Love's Voice Practice," Da S appeared on her sister Xiao S's talk show "Kangxi Comes" alongside several co-stars. Many viewers who watched the episode shared the same observation: Da S's facial expressions appeared unnatural, with her mouth corners excessively upturned. Numerous netizens questioned whether this was caused by excessive Botox injections.
Botox is a toxic protein secreted by Clostridium botulinum during reproduction. By blocking nerve signals to muscles, it relaxes facial muscles. Since the 1990s, it has been widely used in cosmetic procedures for wrinkle reduction, facial slimming, and leg contouring.>>>Discovery: Botox injections may cause additional wrinkles
Botox injections can typically eliminate crow's feet, forehead lines, frown lines, nasolabial folds, and neck wrinkles. However, it is most effective for early, less pronounced wrinkles and only works well when skin is not overly lax. Wrinkle-reducing injections are administered to the target areas, while slimming injections are usually placed on both sides of the chin.Optimal results appear approximately one month post-injection, with effects lasting 3–6 months. While offering a non-surgical path to youthful appearance, Botox injections should not be administered too frequently—no more than twice annually.
Experts explain that choosing Botox to eliminate moderate wrinkles or slim the face may impact facial expressions. This occurs because Botox affects the facial muscles responsible for creating various expressions through contraction.In fact, wrinkles are closely linked to facial expressions. Years of repeated expressions weaken the elastic fibers in the skin, reducing their elasticity and leading to wrinkles. >>>Botox isn't for everyone!