ABOUT BOTOX
Facial wrinkles commonly form when we make simple expressions, such as squinting or smiling. When injected, Botox softens these wrinkles and fine lines by inhibiting the contractions of certain facial muscles. After the injections, wrinkles in the treatment area will diminish and the skin will appear smoother. Botox also helps to prevent further wrinkles and lines from developing.
How Can Botox/Dysport Be Used?
- Smooth crow's feet, forehead furrows, frown lines, lip lines and bunny lines
- Diminish neck bands
- Improve the appearance of skin dimpling of the chin
- Lift the corners of the mouth
- Soften a square jawline
- Correct a gummy smile
- Decrease excessive sweating on face, underarms, hands, or feet
WHAT BOTOX DOES
The purified form of Botulinum Toxin A reduces movement of certain facial muscles that cause wrinkles in just 48-72 hours with full treatment effects seen in only 2 weeks! BOTOX and Dysport can address horizontal lines in the forehead, lines between the eyebrows, a dimpled chin, lines around the eyes (crow’s feet), and overactive masseter muscles which lead to a more “square” appearance of the face.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR BOTOX
Patients must be over 18 to receive injections. We cannot treat patients who are pregnant or nursing. We cannot treat patients within 30 days of major dental surgery. We recommend not taking any blood thinners prior to treatment as this can promote bruising.
Neurotoxins may not be right for you if you’ve had recent surgical changes to your face, have weak muscles in the treatment area, have a neurological disorder that affects the nerves & muscles in your face, or if there is an active infection in the desired treatment area.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING BOTOX
The treatment is performed by a physician assistants. There will be visible reduction in movement to the areas injected creating a smoother appearance to the skin which lasts for approximately three months. We will schedule a follow-up appointment two weeks after treatment to assess your results.
BEFORE AND AFTER
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BOTOX POSTCARE NOTES
- Continue to move the muscles in the areas that were treated for the next two hours.
- Do not massage or apply pressure to the treated area for at least 8 hours after treatment.
- Do not wear a hat for several hours after injections.
- Do not lie down for 3 hours after treatment.
- Avoid vigorous exercise and yoga for at least 8 hours after treatment; You may return to your other normal daily activity immediately post treatment.
- Avoid alcoholic beverages for the first 24 hours after treatment.
- If possible, avoid aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as Aleve, Motrin, Ibuprofen, Advil) or high doses of Vitamin E supplements for 2-3 days prior to and after injections.
- If you experience a headache after treatment, we recommend you take Tylenol.
- Bumps and areas of swelling usually go away within an hour. Bruises will resolve in about a week. There is occasionally some mild pain, swelling, itching, or redness at the site of injection. You may apply cold compresses or take acetaminophen/Tylenol to reduce swelling or discomfort.
- You may gently apply makeup after your treatment.
- In the very unlikely event that you have difficulty swallowing or breathing, go to your nearest emergency department and follow up with Celsius when your symptoms subside.
