We’ve all heard the tale of Peter Pan and his merry band of lost boys and girls in Neverland. But, unfortunately, there is no magical place for us to float away to and press “pause.” Ensuring that we lead a healthy lifestyle, following a high-quality skincare routine, and staying hydrated are all excellent ways to keep our skin looking fresh. Still, there are certain aspects of life, including the inevitable effects of gravity and the process of aging, that take a little more “oomph” to fight off or embrace gracefully.
The good news is that Botox is an accessible and effective option for preventing deep-set lines and wrinkles and minimizes moderate to severe wrinkles that have already made their grand debut! While age, sun exposure, cellular changes, and reduction of collagen all contribute to lines and wrinkles, the repeated contractions of facial muscles from squinting, frowning or raising your eyebrows cause your skin to fold and gradually result in the formation of distinct facial lines.
Botox (Botulinum Toxin) works to temporarily decrease the muscle activity beneath the surface, preventing the formation of daily frown lines, Crow’s feet, and forehead lines and making the surface look and stay more smooth. In addition, the injections will block certain nerve chemical signals that cause your muscles to contract.
The procedure typically only takes a few minutes, and there is no need for anesthesia. Our qualified providers will use a small needle to inject Botox into the area of concern, and you will experience only minor discomfort! Generally, the drug will take 7 to 14 days to take full effect and will then last 3 to 6 months, depending on the patient. It will be time for another treatment when the muscle action slowly returns, and lines and wrinkles start to reappear. You may notice that the lines and wrinkles appear less severe as the muscles shrink with treatment!
In addition to minimizing the appearance and severity of fine lines and wrinkles, Botox can help ease the discomfort of migraines and tension caused by stress! Side effects are usually minimal and temporary, including bruising, headaches, mild pain at injection sites, and numbness. Minor drooping may happen in a small percentage of people but should usually go away within a few weeks and can be prevented by avoiding rubbing the treated areas. Additional side effects are uncommon. Botox is an incredible option for people between the ages of 18 and 65 and with no medical conditions that may disqualify them from being a candidate!
When you are ready to take this effective step at minimizing facial lines and preventing/delaying the onset of deep wrinkles, call or text us at (515)-987-0333 to schedule your consultation and find out if Botox is right for you!