Considering Botox?

How Does It Work?

Botox is the brand name for botulinum toxin type A, which relaxes the muscles beneath the skin temporarily.  Once injected into targeted areas in the face, Botox blocks your nerve signals that cause muscle contractions which in return helps smooth out wrinkles and fine lines.

Often used to treat dynamic wrinkles in the forehead, Crow’s feet, and frown lines.  It is FDA approved.

How Do I Prepare For Botox?

To have the best results do the following:

• stay away from alcohol for at least 24 hours before appointment
• stop taking blood thinners (ibprofen, aspirin, and some supplements) for one to two weeks before treatment to reduce bruising risk (consult your primary doctor before hand)
• limit caffeine intake including coffee a day before
• drink lots of water and use moisturizer leading up to your appointment to hydrate skin and help botox set more evenly
• no waxing, tweezing, or bleach treatments close to appointment

What Should I Expect?

How Long Should I Expect Botox Results To Last?

Remember Botox is not a permanent solution, you will need to come back every three to four months to maintain results. Other factors can change how long your botox lasts including:

• metabolism (faster metabolism may need sooner touch-ups)
• age (younger people tend to have better elasticity of the skin so often lasts longer)
• area treated (some areas like the forehead with stronger muscles may require more frequent touch-ups)
• amount of botox (if treated with large amount results may last longer)
• lifestyle factors (smoking, excessive sun exposure and lots of exercise can impact effectiveness)