How Does Botox Work and How Long Does It Last?
Millions of men and women each year undergo Botox Cosmetic treatment and it seems to have a pretty high success rate. With those statistics, it’s no wonder getting the treatment done yourself is something you’ve probably been considering. Frown lines and wrinkles are something nobody wants, but is Botox Cosmetic the right choice for you?
Read below to see how exactly Botox works and how long you can expect results to last.
What Is Botox?
Botox is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium Botulinum Bacterium. It is a non-surgical, physician-administered treatment that can temporarily reduce moderate to severe frown lines between the brows. Botox Cosmetic works by helping to block nerve transmissions in specific muscles, preventing these muscles from contracting and creating wrinkles in the face.
What Can I Expect During and After the Treatment?
Your physician will advise you on how many injections are necessary for you to achieve the best results. Once that has been determined, the physician will inject very low doses of Botox via a tiny syringe directly into the specific muscles that cause those stubborn fine lines and wrinkles to form. Typically this procedure is administered in the muscle between your brows. The whole procedure should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. As it is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure, recovery time is often unnecessary. After the treatment has been administered many patients experience no side effects. If side effects do occur, it’s often in the form of very mild swelling and redness at the site of injection, however this often goes away in as little as 5 minutes After the treatment, a significant improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines and wrinkles can be observed. Lines continue to improve for up to 1 month. The effect of Botox injections typically last up to 4 months.
Is Botox Right For Me?
Although typically used to reduce the appearance of existing fine lines and wrinkles, Botox is actually a great preventative anti-aging measure. Studies have shown that getting Botox injections before the formation of wrinkles, can actually limit their development later on in life. It has also been discovered that Botox injections work well to treat other concerns such as excessive perspiration and migraines. If you need help in treating any of these skin or body concerns, Botox should be a good treatment option for you.
Do Your Research Before Booking Your Appointment
Success in the after appearance of your Botox treatment depends highly on precise injection of just the right amount of product and that can only be achieved by a Board Certified Physician. Be sure to look up the physician, their experience, and even past patient reviews. We here at the Beyondskin Med Spa in Los Feliz have the expertise and experience to give you the results you are looking for. Our physician boasts over 30 years of experience and you can be assured that you will get the best quality and care. If you are interested in getting Botox Cosmetic injections visit our website at beyondskinmedspa.com or call us at (323) 522- 6313.