These days, BOTOX® is a household name because of its reputation for, excellent results and simple, convenient treatments. This anti-aging cosmetic injectable works by reducing the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles. Botox is the most popular cosmetic procedure in the country and one of our most requested services.
BOTOX® TREATMENTS
BENEFITS OF BOTOX®
MINIMALLY-INVASIVE, REQUIRING NO INCISIONS
SMOOTHS AWAY WRINKLES AND LINES IN THE FOREHEAD AND OTHER AREAS OF THE FACE
VERY SHORT PROCEDURE TIME (ABOUT 20 MINUTES)
NO DOWNTIME
MINIMAL, IF ANY, RECOVERY PERIOD
Botox is such a popular procedure because of the many benefits it provides for patients who want to maintain or achieve smooth, youthful-looking skin. Botox benefits include the following:
WHO IS A CANDIDATE FOR BOTOX®?
Men or women who would like an injectable option rather than surgery to achieve anti-aging effects are candidates for Botox. Botox candidates are looking to turn back the clock on signs of aging that have already appeared, or they are younger and want to stop wrinkles from forming for years. Ideal candidates for Botox injections should meet the following requirements:
GENERALLY IN GOOD HEALTH
NOT PREGNANT OR NURSING
AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD
DO NOT HAVE A SKIN INFECTION OR BREAKOUT IN THE TREATMENT AREA
HAVE NO HISTORY OF NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES
WHAT AREAS CAN BE TREATED?
VERTICAL LINES BETWEEN THE EYEBROWS
HORIZONTAL FOREHEAD LINES
CROW’S FEET
SMOKER’S LINES AT THE MOUTH
BUNNY LINES AT THE NOSE
ASYMMETRICAL BROWS
A GUMMY SMILE
NECKLACE LINES
AN OVERLY PROMINENT JAW OR CHIN
DID YOU KNOW?
BOTOX is also medically useful for migraine headaches, excessive sweating, and muscle spasms of the eyes and neck.
BOTOX® TREATMENT DETAILS
Botox is used in a procedure known as cosmetic denervation to relax the overactive facial muscles responsible for prominent expression lines. As the muscles relax, the lines disappear. When administered by an experienced professional, the right amount of Botox will be injected and your familiar facial expressions will remain unaffected. In addition, Botox does not affect sensory nerves, so there is no numbness in the area of the injection.
No anesthesia is required for Botox, and discomfort is usually minimal and brief. The treatment involves injecting a very small amount of Botox through a tiny needle precisely into the overactive facial muscles responsible for expression lines. Because the needle is very fine and only a small amount of liquid is injected, the discomfort associated with treatment is very little.
Many patients compare this sensation to a mosquito bite. After your specialist has administered a few tiny injections of Botox directly into the muscles that cause those moderate-to-severe lines, you’ll be able to return to your regular day. It takes approximately 10 minutes for the entire treatment.
AFTER YOUR BOTOX® TREATMENT
What Results to Expect
Your wrinkles will begin to fade within the first 24 hours, with continued improvement over the next 5 days. Maximum efficacy can be seen at two weeks.
Initially, the results of Botox last an average of 3-4 months. With repeated treatments, we find that many patients are able to go longer and longer between treatment sessions to maintain their results. This seems to be due to a gradual weakening of the overactive muscles.
For new patients, a two-week follow-up is recommended to assess how well the Botox is working. Since everyone responds differently to Botox, the follow-up allows us to evaluate before-and-after results and to fine-tune treatment regimens as needed.
