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
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* -
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
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