Botox

Unwanted side effects are always possible if you receive your Botox treatments from an inexperienced injector. Thats why its important to always receive your injections from a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist.

The chances of your Botox treatments causing weight gain are extremely low-- most often, it can be attributed to other factors. Youll discuss the possible side effects of Botox during your cosmetic consultation with our team.

Some studies have shown that Botox can be an effective treatment option for conditions of the sinuses including headaches or sinusitis. Our team can discuss your best options for treatment during your consultation.

The Botox brow lift is an excellent way to rejuvenate the upper face and reduce the look of hooded eyes without surgery. Your expert injector can create the right treatment plan for you and your goals.

Once your Botox injections wear off, youll return to looking like you did before your treatment-- it can seem like you look older because youve adjusted to seeing your excellent results. At this point, you can opt for re-treatment as needed.

No, Botox should have no effect on your overall complexion, just the appearance of wrinkles in the treatment area.

Botox typically lasts for three to four months but can last up to six months.

Not at all! People of any age can benefit from Botox. However, for people with more severe aging signs, a more significant improvement might be had with surgery as opposed to injectable treatments.

The aging process begins in earnest around the age of 30 for many people. This is when collagen and hyaluronic acid levels begin to decline, setting your skin up for increased laxity and creases that will appear in the years to come.

You should not have alcohol for 24 hours after Botox or other injectable treatment to prevent excess bruising due to an increase in blood flow.

Yes. Caffeine is safe to ingest before and after Botox injections.

A few studies have drawn a weak connection between Botox use and decreased sensitivity in the hand, although these findings are minimal and not fully proven.

The active ingredient in Botox is botulinum toxin a, which is a paralyzing compound. It prevents nerve signals from the brain from communicating with muscles in the area where its injected, making it a neurotoxin. The amount of toxin used in cosmetic treatments is tiny and is completely safe.

Yes. It’s recommended that you move your face after Botox. It helps Botox work more effectively.

Yes! Botox does work to reduce the appearance of under-eye wrinkles

Botox injections are relatively painless. You can have a numbing agent put on the injection site, but even without it, the pain is very minimal.

To prepare for your Botox treatment, avoid taking blood thinner medication, drinking alcohol, smoking, and having a chemical peel or facial done prior to your treatment.

Botox works by blocking the signals from the nerves to the muscles. This causes the muscles to relax and in the face, when the muscles relax, it can rescue the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

You must be at least 18 years old to get Botox, but people typically start using it as a preventative measure in their mid-late 20s to early 30s.

It’s recommended you get Botox every 3-4 months to keep up the results.

To maintain the results of Botox treatment, you’ll need approximately 3-4 treatment sessions per year. How many injections you need depends on the area being treated.

There are very few side effects with Botox. Some of the most common include swelling, redness, and bruising.