{"id":288,"date":"2018-07-23T18:57:16","date_gmt":"2018-07-23T18:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pdxent.com\/?page_id=288"},"modified":"2018-08-30T16:55:34","modified_gmt":"2018-08-30T16:55:34","slug":"fillers-injectables","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pdxent.com\/facial-plastic-surgery\/cosmetic-procedures\/fillers-injectables\/","title":{"rendered":"Fillers & Injectables"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Elective facial surgeries are an increasingly popular way for patients to smooth and fill in wrinkles, shore up sagging skin and reduce the visible signs of aging. In the past, there were only surgical procedures available to tighten the skin. Nowadays, the focus is more preventative in nature, with many patients opting for non-surgical treatment involving injectables and fillers.<\/p>\n

Botox<\/h2>\n

Botox is a prescription drug made from the Clostridium botulinum<\/em> bacterium that is used to temporarily paralyze muscle activity. According to statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, botulinum toxin injections are the most popular minimally invasive cosmetic procedure available. In fact, last year, Americans underwent more than seven million Botox treatments.<\/p>\n

What Does Botox Do?<\/h3>\n

Botox injections are primarily used to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles by blocking signals from your nerves to your muscles, preventing them from contracting. This causes the wrinkles to relax and soften. Botox is most useful in treating:<\/p>\n