Botox®

Botox will not age your appearance after it wears off. Botox smooths fine lines and facial wrinkles; some people receive Botox as a preventative treatment for wrinkles.

Studies have shown that people with seasonal allergies may benefit from Botox injections. Botox is used to treat migraines that might accompany your sinus infection and may be able to reduce other symptoms like itching, sneezing, and drainage.

When Botox is injected under the eyebrows, the muscles relax and the skin on your forehead is smoothed. This results in a subtle lifting effect.

Since alcohol has blood thinning properties that could worsen injection site bruising, you should wait a day or two to drink after Botox injections.

Although Botox blocks nerve signals to the treated muscles, there is no evidence that it directly impacts the brain.

Botox will not make you look older. After the injections wear off, your skin will resume normal aging and wrinkles could return naturally.

Too much Botox will make the skin extremely smooth, allowing light to bounce off it and create a shiny effect. It is important to receive Botox injections from an experienced provider who knows how to inject the right amount of Botox to prevent this look.

On average, Botox lasts 3-4 months.

Botox candidacy depends more on the health of your skin rather than your age. Patients aged 50 or older with mild to moderate skin laxity can still benefit from Botox.

Yes! Botox can smooth fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes for a brighter, refreshed appearance.

After Botox, avoid rubbing your face or putting pressure on the treatment areas. Wash your face carefully and avoid putting products or makeup on the injection sites. You should also avoid alcohol and sun exposure since this could worsen bruising and swelling.

Avoid laying down after Botox since this could cause the product to spread or worsen bruising.

It’s often a good idea to move your face with mild facial movements but make sure not to rub the treatment area or undergo strenuous activity for a few days.

Patients can start receiving Botox as young as 18 and it is often recommended as a preventive wrinkle treatment for patients in their late 20s-early 30s.

Botox will often cause mild bruising, swelling, redness, and tenderness around the injection site. Less common side effects are dry eyes, a crooked smile, and drooping eyelids.

It’s important to know that Botox is a temporary solution for fine lines and wrinkles but it cannot be used for severe skin laxity or deep wrinkles. You should also be prepared to avoid strenuous activity, certain medications, and drinking alcohol for a few days before and after treatment. Many people receive Botox so it is not just for celebrities.

Botox is used for a wide variety of cosmetic procedures, the most popular being for wrinkle reduction. Botox can also treat a gummy smile, excessive sweating, migraines, and TMJ disorder.