BOTOX & DYSPORT INJECTIONS
Allergan and Galderma
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
BOTOX PRE CARE NOTES
7 DAYS BEFORE treatment
To prevent bruising: AVOID blood thinning over-the-counter medications such as Aspirin, Motrin, Ibuprofen, and Aleve. Also avoid herbal supplements, such as Garlic, Vitamin E, Ginkgo Biloba, St. John’s Wort, and Omega-3 capsules.
Do not drink alcoholic beverages 24 hours before (or after) your treatment to avoid extra bruising.
Inform your provider if you have a history of perioral herpes to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment.
Do not use BOTOX®/Dysport if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to any of its ingredients, or suffer from any neurological disorders.
Day of Treatment
Arrive to the office with a “clean face”
You may experience a mild amount of tenderness or a stinging sensation following injection.
Redness and swelling are normal. Some bruising may also be visible.
You may experience some tenderness at the treatment site(s) that can last for a few hours or a few days. You may have bruises in the areas treated.
BOTOX POSTCARE NOTES
Redness and swelling are normal
You may have bruises in the areas treated
It is best to try and exercise your treated muscles for 1-2 hours after treatment (practice frowning, raising eyebrows & squinting.)
Stay upright for 4 hours following treatment.
DO NOT rest your head or lay down, you must sit upright
You may gently apply an ice pack for a brief period of time or take Acetaminophen/Tylenol for discomfort
Once any pinpoint bleeding (if any) from the injection sites have subsided, you may begin to wear make-up
Avoid placing excessive pressure on the treated areas for the first few days; when cleansing or applying make-up to your face, be very gentile
Avoid exercise or strenuous activities for remainder of the treatment day. You may resume other normal activities immediately.
Avoid extended UV exposure until any redness/swelling has subsided. Apply sunscreen SPF 30 or higher
You will not see an immediate improvement in the treatment area. Most patients start seeing benefits as early as 3 days and up 14 days after Botox injections.
The results last 3-4 months. However, results do vary and supplemental “touch up” treatments may be required to achieve and maintain optimal results as early as 2 weeks.
