Neurotoxins

What Are BOTOX and Dysport Used For?

BOTOX and Dysport are used to reduce the look of wrinkles and fight the signs of aging. The injections temporarily reduce or eliminate fine lines and wrinkles including frown lines, forehead creases, crow’s feet, wrinkles around the eyes, nasolabial folds, and thick bands in the neck. BOTOX is not only for women! Both men and women have great results with injection therapy, looking younger with reduced wrinkles and smoother skin.

How Does BOTOX Work?

BOTOX is the cosmetic form of botulinum toxin, often referred to by its product name BOTOX® Cosmetic. In regard to how it works, the toxin blocks the nerve impulses, which temporarily paralyze the muscles that cause wrinkles while giving the skin a smoother, more refreshed appearance. Studies have also suggested that BOTOX® Cosmetic can be effective in relieving migraine headaches, excessive sweating, and muscle spasms in a patient’s neck and eyes.

As with any procedure and/or treatment, the results may vary.

Where Are the BOTOX Areas of Treatment?

BOTOX® Cosmetic injections may be used to treat lines and wrinkles around the face and neck, including forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet, wrinkles around the eyes, and in the bands of the neck. Each of these treatment areas have been shown to respond well to the injections and produce positive results for patients over time.

What Are the Potential BOTOX Complications?

As with any procedure, there are important factors to take into consideration. Our team is here to help guide you along the decision process, evaluating these factors at every step of the way. Our injectors take special care to discuss how this procedure can affect each patient. Before deciding if BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are the best treatment for you, our injectors will evaluate and discuss any risk factors, personal medical history, and lifestyle factors. Contact us today to begin your personal journey to smoother, younger-looking skin.

How Long Does BOTOX Last?

The results from BOTOX and Dysport will typically last around 3 months. As muscle action returns, the lines and wrinkles can begin to reappear and need to be treated again. The lines and wrinkles often appear less severe with time because the muscles are shrinking from the treatments.

How Long Is BOTOX Recovery?

Because BOTOX® Cosmetic is a non-invasive procedure, you can return to normal activities immediately. The treatment takes about 10-20 minutes in the office. Results of the BOTOX® Cosmetic injections will be noticeable within 7-10 days of the procedure, and the final results will become visible in up to a month.

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a well-tolerated product that is administered in a non-invasive procedure, with few side effects or risk factors. We are here to answer any additional questions you may have about the procedure while guiding you through the entire process from start to finish.