Botox and neurotoxins are simple, quick procedures that can help reduce or eliminate wrinkles. These FDA-approved injectable treatments temporarily smooth moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows. And it's not just for your face—it also works on other areas of your body where muscles are active enough to create folds in the skin, such as your arms, chest, hands, and legs. You don't have to be unhappy with how you look anymore! With our expert team of clinical providers who specialize in neurotoxin injections, we can help give you back some of what time has taken away from you. We will work with you every step of the way so that when we're finished with your treatments, nothing is standing between you and looking great again. Let us show you how easy it is to love yourself again!
People don't like it when their faces show signs of aging. They might always look tired or melancholy, which can make people think they're grumpy. With Botox-type injectables, you can improve your appearance to be more youthful looking without having to change anything about yourself! The most commonly treated areas are those where muscle activity influences facial features, such as:
Botox-type injectables can help adult patients of any age improve their appearance. The most commonly treated areas are those where muscle activity influences facial features, such as the following:
Botox-type injectables temporarily paralyze the muscles in the treated area, which smoothers out the appearance of lines and wrinkles. In addition to imparting a more youthful look, Botox-type injectables can help alleviate an overly concerned look, making you appear more refreshed or pleasant. If you are interested in improving your appearance with Botox-type injectables, consult a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon to see if this treatment is proper for you.
There are several factors that influence longevity. The neurotoxin dosage, the duration of time since you started receiving regular treatments, and an individual person's response to treatment all play a role in how long it lasts for someone. Although muscles atrophy after just four months, the effects last longer on some people as they require more frequent treatments than others at 3-4 month intervals.
There are many different brands of botulinum toxin injections to treat various conditions. Not every product treats the same issues, and our clinical providers can discuss which option will be best for you, depending on what you hope to achieve with treatment. Possible options include:
Even though botulinum toxin can create a lethal illness (botulism) when consumed accidentally, the purified doses used in cosmetic injections are meticulously calculated and administered by professionals. Because of this, no matter how small it is injected into your body during procedures like these, there would be minimal danger to you because scientific studies have shown that any traces of toxins will not make its way through your bloodstream after treatment.
The main difference between the various products lies in their formulations, which influence the dosage used, the spread of the product, and how quickly patients see results. For example:
All four products are FDA-approved, however, different people have different body types and goals. This is why we recommend that you schedule a consultation with one of our injection specialists to explore what option is best for you and decide which product to use.
Botulinum toxin injections are non-surgical and typically completed during an office visit. Your initial treatment will begin with a consultation, where you'll meet with your cosmetic specialist to discuss concerns and goals.
Just before treatment, you may receive a topical anesthetic to numb your skin prior to injecting, though many patients report it as unnecessary, as most describe feeling minor pinches from needle insertion without much pain associated afterward. Our clinical provider will reconstitute the toxin into a solution and then inject this solution carefully into targeted muscles at strategic points.
You will be able to return to your normal activities right after treatment, but you may need to take the day off from exercise and keep your head upright for a few days. The most common side effects include mild redness, swelling at injection sites, and bruising.
Treatment takes time, so don't worry if you do not see results immediately. Depending on the product used and the area treated, final results typically reach 3 to 7 days after initial treatments. If this is your first botulinum toxin treatment, our injection specialist may initially inject a more conservative amount before proceeding with follow-up appointments until desired effects have been achieved without over-treating an area for risk of adverse side effects or reactions in otherwise healthy individuals.
To help prevent the risk of excessive bruising following Botox and Neurotoxin injections, please avoid the following at least 3-5 days before treatment: Avoid NSAIDs, blood thinning vitamins, and alcohol can prevent hematomas or contusions as well as speed healing time. However, if you are taking anticoagulant therapy prescribed by your MD for any medical conditions, please continue. FYI- Many medications and vitamins are considered blood thinning.