Botox
Botox is a medication that has been used for years to treat wrinkles and facial creases. Botox blocks signals from the nerves to the muscles. The injected muscle is unable to contract therefore you are not able to see the fold, making the wrinkles relax and soften.
How it works:
A combination of factors can cause facial lines. It’s not just about the cellular changes that may occur, or reduction of collagen, or damage caused by free radicals from the sun and the environment.
Repeated muscle contractions from frowning, squinting, or raising eyebrows cause skin to furrow and fold, gradually resulting in the formation of facial lines. BOTOX® Cosmetic works beneath the surface and temporarily reduces the underlying muscle activity that causes moderate to severe frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead lines in adults – to help them look better.
Pre-treatment:
Approximately 3 days before treatment avoid topical products such as Tretinoin, Retin-A, Retinols, Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, or other “anti-aging” products. To help prevent bruising avoid Aspirin, Flax oil, Omega-3 capsules (fish oils), antibiotics, dietary supplements, and any other essential fatty acids.
Post-treatment:
Immediately after your procedure and for 24 hours you should avoid the following:
Strenuous exercise or heavy lifting
Sun exposure/heat exposure/tanning beds
Alcoholic Beverages
Massaging or applying pressure where treated
frequently asked questions
How many injections are recommended?
Treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic is customized to your goals and needs. When you meet with your specialist, he or she will determine the appropriate treatment for any areas you wish to address, including moderate to severe frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead lines. Remember, only BOTOX® Cosmetic is approved to treat all three of these areas.
For the crow’s feet area, your specialist will inject 3 areas of the muscle that frames the side of the eye. This will be repeated on the muscle that frames the other eye.
For the frown lines area, your specialist will administer 5 injections into the muscles between your brows and in your forehead.
For the forehead lines area, your specialist will administer 5 injections into a muscle in your forehead.
How can I save on Botox?
Be wary of discount products or “cheap” BOTOX® Cosmetic – if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Your cost of BOTOX® Cosmetic not only includes the price of the product, but more importantly, the skill and expertise of the specialist or healthcare professional who is administering your treatment.
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When will I see results?
You may begin to notice results within 24 to 48 hours, with full results in 30 days, with results lasting up to four months for moderate to severe frown lines. Remember that results vary from patient to patient though, together we will plan your next appointment based on your results and aesthetic goals.
