Botox Treatments

The procedure works by altering the facial muscles related to wrinkles. We will use a cream with local anesthetic on your skin prior to treatment, and apply ice immediately upon completion of the treatment. Typically a small amount (1-2 cc’s) of Botox or Xeomin is injected into the area of the wrinkle. The solution blocks the impulses from the nerve to the facial muscles; the underlying facial muscles relax and the skin begins to smooth out. The effects of a Botox or Xeomin treatment will last approximately three to six months, after which the patient may choose to repeat the procedure.

Patients generally return to their normal activities immediately after the procedure, however following the post-procedure guidelines will dramatically reduce the length and intensity of the recovery period. Patients should avoid engaging in heavy physical exercise, applying cosmetics, or laying down flat for a minimum of 4 hours after the injections. It is also advisable to avoid rubbing or massaging the injected area for at least 24 hours.

After we assess your goals, our expert injector will inject the solution into specific muscles. Bruising is not typical, but can occur. It will take a few days to start to see the effects of treatment, and may take up to two weeks for full results, so plan your treatment accordingly. Toxin injections are usually given every 3-4 months; consistent treatment will lead to improved results over time.

In studies for forehead lines, 9% of patients experienced headache, 2% had brow drooping, and 2% had eyelid drooping. In the frown line studies, 3% of patients experienced eyelid drooping, and in the crow’s feet studies, 1% of patients experienced eyelid swelling. Other possible side effects include discomfort or pain at the injection site; headache; and eye problems: double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, dry eyes, and swelling of your eyelids. These are not all of the possible serious side effects.

When you are treated by a licensed, trained medical expert in facial anatomy, you should not lose the ability to show expression. You should look like you, but more relaxed and rejuvenated.  It is important to talk to your aesthetic specialist about the results you want from treatment.