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MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Botox?
Botox is just the brand name of a certain neuromodulator, called “Botulinum Toxin Type A” but Botox refers to an injectable cosmetic treatment used to effectively reduce fine lines and wrinkles on the face.
Now, don’t let the word “toxin” scare you, it is completely safe to use (it has been FDA approved since 1989), but only by a licensed medical professional.
Which wrinkles on my face can I treat with Botox?
Cosmetic Botox is FDA approved for use on
Crow’s feet around the eyes
Horizontal lines on the forehead
Wrinkles between the eyebrows
There are also other well-known brand names for the same type of product, such as Dysport or Xeomin.
Does it hurt?
Any injection can hurt, but the needles used for Botox injections are very small, so pain is usually minimal.
Will my face look unnatural?
Receiving too much Botox in the wrong places, can make your face look “frozen” or expressionless.
How much will I need?
The amount of Botox you’ll need depends entirely on a few contributing factors.
These include:
The type of wrinkles you’d like to treat
Your unique aesthetic goals
The degree of muscle movement in your face
The number of times you've had Botox in the past
Your health history
What's the difference between Botox and fillers?
People easily get these two types of injectables confused all the time, but here’s an easy way to distinguish between the two:
- Botox is for limiting muscle movement, fillers are for building volume.
- Botox reduces the activity of muscles in the face that cause wrinkles. Facial fillers, however, fill the trouble areas with a gel made up of hyaluronic acid, which helps to plump and lift the skin to replace volume loss.
How does it work to prevent wrinkles?
Explained simply, when injected directly into the muscle, Botox blocks the muscle’s nerve signals and temporarily relaxes it.
When the muscle is relaxed, dynamic wrinkles caused by muscle movement soften, dissipate, or disappear completely.
Are there any side effects?
Common side effects of any injectable include:
Muscle weakness near the injection sites
Slight bruising
Bleeding
Redness
Swelling
How long does it last?
In general, Botox injections are meant to last 3-4 months. To keep results going, you could need a follow-up treatment.
After that, you should be able to expect your treatments to begin lasting longer.
DO'S & DONT'S
Botox
- Do not massage the treated area at all. If the are is washed, pat dry very gently with a soft towel. Do not rub the treated area for 48 hours.
- Do not bend excessively or lie down for at least 4 hours.
- Do exercise the treated muscles by tensing them and relaxing them for the first hour after treatment.
- Botulinum Toxin takes from 2 to 14 days to become effective. this is dependent on the strength of the muscles injected and the individual response.
- Avoid exposure to bright sunlight, very cold temperatures and saunas for 2 weeks.
- Finally, treatment with Botulinum Toxin is temporary and to maintain the effects, treatment is recommended every 3 to 6 months.