Thinking about
Botox?
Botox® is one of the most common cosmetic treatments performed in the world today. Treatment of facial wrinkles such as frown lines, forehead furrows, and crows feet offers predictable results and has few adverse effects. Botox can prevent new lines and wrinkles from forming while producing natural results. Safe and FDA-approved, Botox is fast and easy with no surgery and minimal recovery time with proven results.
*Results and patient experience may vary.
How does Botox work?
Botox® is a neurotoxin that works by blocking the nerve signals that make muscles contract. Lines and wrinkles come from the same muscles contracting over and over again, so relaxing those muscles and limiting their movement results in smoother looking skin.
How fast does Botox® work,
and how long does it last?
Although every individual is different, most people see results from Botox® injections in about 3 to 5 days. The full effect may take up to two weeks to develop, however. In general, those results will last 3 to 5 months, depending on how fast your body metabolizes the injection. Patients who want to maintain their results over longer periods of time can schedule maintenance treatments every 3 to 4 months.
Does getting Botox hurt?
Botox® is administered at the targeted site with a fine needle. Patients tend to report a little discomfort during the injection itself, with no pain afterward. No anesthesia is needed. The procedure is so quick, and you can return to normal activity right away. (It is recommended that you avoid strenuous exercise, massaging the area, or laying down immediately afterward.)