What are neuromodulators/Botox?
Botox is a form of Botulinum toxin that has been purified and diluted to be safe for cosmetic use.* Botulinum toxin is a muscle relaxant, and when administered in the form of Botox, can significantly ease the appearance of some wrinkles. Although Botox is a toxin, it is FDA-approved for frown line treatment, it is not believed to have caused serious side effects, and the treatment does not carry the same risks of infection that may
How Botox Works?
When injected into facial muscles, the toxin temporarily blocks neuron activity, which prevents full muscle contraction.* Because the muscles can no longer contract, the appearance of wrinkles caused by facial movements like frowning, raising the eyebrows, or squinting is significantly reduced. Botox injections are an ideal solution for smoothing the skin between eyebrows, eliminating lines on the forehead, and reducing the appearance of crow’s feet around the eyes.
What Botox Treats
We inject a small amount into the muscles that create the wrinkles.* This Botulinum derivative blocks the nerve impulses from reaching that area of the muscle and the contractions begin to weaken.* As the muscle weakens, the treated areas begin to relax and the wrinkles in the skin become less visible and often disappear altogether Botox can be used to treat several types of wrinkles, including crow’s feet and frown lines.
What are the Advantages of Botox?
- Fast and effective. A typical treatment will show improvement approximately after 4-7 days, and takes only 10-15 minutes to complete.*1 - Little discomfort – we take great care in administering these injections* - There is no “down-time.” After the injections, you may resume normal activity or go back to work* - Creates natural-looking outcomes without evidence that you’ve had work done* - There is no decrease in sensation or numbness of treated areas* - The effects of injections
Who is the Best Candidate for Botox?
A wide range of patients benefit from Botox therapy. Typically, we treat patients from their 20′s to 80′s. Younger patients and those with fewer wrinkles are good candidates for this procedure because though their wrinkles may not be yet pronounced, California Skin Institute providers can administer Botox as a preventative measure to minimize the creasing of the skin. Patients who’ve had laser resurfacing or a facelift also benefit from these injections because their fresh, newly resurfaced
Who cannot have Botox
In certain circumstances, Botox injections are not recommended, including if: - you have a skin infection - you're unwell in any way - you have a neuromuscular condition like myasthenia gravis - you're taking certain medicines - you're pregnant or breastfeeding
What having Botox involves
Your face will be cleaned and botulinum toxin will be injected into muscles in your face using a very fine needle. You'll need injections in different places, depending on the area being treated. You'll be asked to move the muscles in your face to help find the best place for the injections. It usually takes about 20 minutes.
Risks
The risks of Botox injections are small if it's done correctly by a suitably qualified practitioner. Speak to your practitioner about the risks. After treatment you may have: - a headache and flu-like symptoms for the first 24 hours - bruising, swelling and redness where the needles went in the skin - a frozen look – you might not be able to move the muscles in your face if too much Botox is injected - temporary weakness and droopiness
How Long Do the Results Last?
How long the effects of dermal fillers will last depends on the product, the area of treatment, and the patient. Generally speaking, the denser the product is and the more deeply it is injected, the longer it will last, although this is not a hard and fast rule. To maintain your results, your cosmetic surgeon will simply repeat treatment, adjusting the amount and techniques as necessary to ensure optimal results. Hyaluronic acid fillers tend to be
Which filler do I need?
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