The Little Extra Magic in Botox
Canadian doctors James Bonaparte and David Ellis recently conducted a small-scale study to observe the effects that Botox may have on the elasticity of the skin. Elasticity is the characteristic of the skin’s stretchiness; how well it can bounce back after stretching. Elasticity is a vital aspect of youthful tissue and, with age, we lose it.
In the study, doctors used a tool called a Cutometer to measure the rate of skin retraction after slight stretching. Measurements were taken on 43 women who had never had Botox treatment before the study. Once initial measurements were obtained, all women received injections of the drug in the area where elasticity was observed. At the final measurement, the researchers found that participants’ elasticity had improved up to 30 percent. Also, this increase lasted up to 4 months.
The full report of the study was published in the JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery. In the report, the investigating physicians suggested that Botox doesn’t just smooth wrinkles by affecting the muscles but that the drug may also work on the cellular level to enhance elasticity.
Why This Matters
As consumers have learned more about Botox, we have seen more people seek treatment in a preventative manner. The research that suggests Botox can boost elasticity is interesting and could be a game-changer because elasticity is a characteristic that we’ve long been told we cannot get back once it has degraded.
Are you ready to see what’s to love about Botox? Schedule a consultation at a Skin Center near you.