Botox Treatment
Try Botox, and take advantage of the longest-running and clinically proven effective neuromodulator. Botox medication is injected into facial muscles to improve the look of moderate to severe lines and wrinkles. Typically used on the forehead, crow’s feet around the eyes, and frown lines between the eyebrows, Botox can take several years off your face.
Suppress Unwanted Facial Wrinkles
The aging process can be stressful for everyone. The onset of unwanted facial wrinkles can make you look old, tired, or even stern, even if you feel youthful and happy inside. Botox and other wrinkle relaxers can temporarily smoothen facial wrinkles and reverse the signs of aging, making you look and feel youthful. With early intervention, you can even delay aging and retain smooth, wrinkle-free skin well into your 30s! Contact us today for the botox injections relies on.
What Is Botox?
Botox is a purified protein derived from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. When injected in very small amounts, Botox relaxes the muscles that cause wrinkles, temporarily smoothing the skin. Botox treats dynamic wrinkles created by the muscle contractions that occur when we make facial expressions, such as squinting, frowning, or raising our eyebrows. Botox Treatment Clearwater can treat forehead lines, frown lines between the eyebrows, crow’s feet, and other expression lines.
What Happens During My Botox Session?
When you come in for your Botox appointment, the first thing your practitioner will do is assess your specific areas of concern and develop a treatment plan with you. After marking the areas to be treated, your practitioner will clean your skin and inject Botox into your muscles using a fine needle.
The number of injections you receive will depend on the areas being treated. Botox is usually injected in small amounts, and the total number of units will depend on your goals. Most people report feeling only a slight pinching sensation during the injections, and the entire process takes only about 15 minutes.
How Does Botox Work?
Botox works by blocking the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from binding to the receptor sites on the muscles. This prevents the muscles from receiving the signal to contract, thereby paralyzing targeted muscles. When injected into the muscles responsible for your dynamic wrinkles, Botox can relax the associated wrinkles, making your facial features look softer. However, Botox is not a permanent solution for wrinkles; the effects typically last for 3-4 months.
Can Botox Prevent Wrinkles?
While Botox is not a permanent solution, it can provide noticeable results that can last several months. In addition, regular Botox treatments can help to gradually reduce the appearance of wrinkles over time. But if you start Botox treatments in your early 20s, you can prevent facial muscle contractions and maintain smooth, wrinkle-free skin well into your 30s. Preventative Botox can’t stop the aging process, but it can certainly slow it down!
What Does Botox Treat?
- Horizontal forehead lines
- Frown lines between the eyebrows
- Crow’s feet around the eyes
- Bunny lines around the nose
- Perioral lines around the mouth
- Creases on the chin (cobblestone chin)
- Wrinkles and creases on the neck
- Other dynamic wrinkles and expression lines
What Are The Side Effects Of Botox?
The side effects of Botox are usually temporary and mild and may include feeling like your face is tight, headaches, bruising or swelling around your eyes, tiredness, and nausea. After Botox, any side effects usually dissipate within a few days.
Is There Any Downtime After Botox?
You should avoid rubbing or massaging the injection site, as this may cause the Botox to spread to other areas of your face and cause unwanted side effects. You should also avoid lying down for at least four hours after the procedure, as this may cause the Botox to migrate away from the injection site. Other than a few aftercare guidelines, you can resume your daily activities and work immediately after your Botox treatment — there is no downtime.
Benefits of Botox:
- Minimally invasive treatment — no incisions, anesthesia, or scarring
- Diminish the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines
- Improve the look of your skin by making it appear smoother
- Minimal discomfort during the treatment
- No harsh side effects or complications after the treatment
- Results appear within a few weeks
- Prevent or delay the onset of new wrinkles
- Resume your daily activities and work immediately — no downtime
When Will I See The Botox Results?
The results of Botox are not immediate, and it can take up to two weeks to see the full effect of the treatment. However, many people see a noticeable difference within a few days.
How Long do The Botox Results Last?
The full effects of Botox usually last for three to four months. After that, the Botox results will gradually start to fade. Most patients undergo 3 to 4 Botox sessions per year.
Schedule An Appointment
ProHealth Solutions is a boutique medical spa and clinic specializing in rejuvenative medicine to reverse the signs of aging. Our board-certified nurse practitioners and medical doctors listen to your concerns and goals, examine your facial skin, and curate personalized treatment plans. We personalize Botox treatment to ensure naturalized results. Please schedule an appointment to explore your treatment options for Botox.
