Botox is a very popular treatment option to help improve subtle signs of aging. This treatment is also non-surgical and minimally invasive.
When you get Botox injections, you won’t have any required downtime to recover like you would with cosmetic surgery. However, Botox injections aren’t permanent.
In order to maintain results, you will need to have regular treatments. Keeping up with regular Botox injections may be easier than you think.
Keep reading to learn more about Botox and what is required for the best results!
What is Botox?
Botox is an injectable treatment made from a type of toxin that causes muscle paralysis. Botox’s formula uses a very small amount of this toxin combined with other chemicals that make it very safe.
It’s used as a cosmetic treatment to reduce facial lines. But while you may think of Botox as solely cosmetic treatment, you should know it’s also used for medical purposes.
Botox injections have been used to treat muscle spasms and even migraines. Botox is highly effective as both a medical and cosmetic treatment.
What Does Botox Treat?
For cosmetic purposes, Botox is used to treat facial lines. These are wrinkles and fine lines created by repeated muscle movements over a long period of time.
Facial lines that Botox treats include lines around the nose and mouth, crow’s feet, forehead lines, lines between the eyebrows, and even necklines. Botox works by being injected under the skin into the muscles that make the repeated movements that cause these facial lines.
Botox relaxes the muscles, making the facial lines fade away in time as those muscles are not used. Do keep in mind that Botox only treats facial lines and cannot treat wrinkles caused by sagging skin.
What Happens During the Appointment for Botox?
When you get Botox injections, the whole process is quite simple. The injections can be given right in your doctor’s office.
Before getting the injections, you will have a consultation to review your areas of concern. Depending on the muscle patterns, each area may require multiple injections. The injections may also need different amounts of Botox, as the size of the muscles that form the facial lines vary.
Once you and your team have determined which areas you’re going to have treated, Botox is injected under the skin with a very thin needle. Afterwards, you can return to most of your normal activities right away.
The only precautions you need to take are not working out for 24 hours after treatment and not rubbing your face at all for twenty-four hours.
How Long Do Botox Injections Last?
Botox typically takes two days to two weeks to take full effect. Most people can expect visible smoothing of facial wrinkles for approximately three months after an injection.
However, some studies show the beneficial effects may last up to six months in certain patients. As the toxin starts to wear off muscle action returns gradually, and wrinkles will reappear over a period of several weeks or months as the Botox wears off.
Touch-up injections can maintain the beneficial effects. With repeated use, some patients report the duration of symptom relief lasts longer.
Why Choose Botox?
Many patients looking to soften facial wrinkles, creases, and lines choose Botox. Compared to surgery, Botox is quick and minimally invasive, making it an excellent option for those seeking temporary yet significant effects.
During and post-treatment, side effects are typically minor, with little downtime. Though results vary patient to patient, most experience at least three months of smoothing of moderate to severe facial wrinkles or “11” lines between the eyebrows.
Results can be maintained through touch up injections every three to six months. An additional perk is that Botox is FDA-approved.
The safety profile, accessibility, and short yet effective results of Botox make it a highly appealing option for those looking to smooth facial wrinkles.
How Do I Know If I am a Candidate For Botox?
Are you wondering if you’re a good candidate for Botox? If Botox injections sound appealing to you and you have facial lines you want to treat, chances are you’ll be a great candidate.
You will need to be in overall good health and not have any conditions that could interfere with the injections, particularly muscle or nerve conditions. To make sure that Botox will be safe for you, your physician at Revive MedSpa will go over your medical history and evaluate your goals so you’ll be able to have Botox injections with confidence.
During your consultation, your provider can determine if Botox is right for your facial rejuvenation goals based on factors like your health history, anatomy, and lifestyle.
Do you want to learn more about Botox or determine if you are a good candidate? Schedule an appointment at Revive MedSpa in Hazleton, Kingston, or Scranton, PA, today!
