Botox Cosmetic is a simple, non-surgical therapy that temporarily smoothes vertical frown lines between the brows, crow's feet, and forehead wrinkles. Botox Cosmetic relaxes the facial muscles that generate wrinkles by inhibiting nerve signals that induce muscle spasms, resulting in a smoother, more youthful appearance.
Botox is an injectable treatment made from a purified form of botulinum toxin Type A. Classified as a neuromodulator, it can effectively block movement signals that travel from the brain to the muscles. This process occurs in a quick and easy treatment session at our office. Some patients find the injection process uncomfortable, so we can supply a topical numbing cream.
After your Botox treatment, you should avoid touching or rubbing the treatment area, since this might cause the product to spread to other locations. Botox can take a few days to provide the optimum effect and typically lasts three to four months, however this varies by patient.
While the duration of the injections varies with each person, Botox can last anywhere from 3-6 months, with the average patient pursuing injections every 3-4 months.
After Botox, your skin will be smoother and you'll feel like a refreshed version of you with softer lines. Results take 14 days to full set in after Botox and slowly go away after 3-4 months.
Botox is used to treat fine lines and wrinkles in between the eyebrows, forehead, and around the eyes.
Contraindications for Botox include pregnancy / breastfeeding, a neuromuscular disorder, or neurological disease.
Your treatment could be as quick as 10 minutes, and there's minimal downtime.
If you stop getting treated, your wrinkles should return to their pre-treated state.