What Are The Benefits Of A Botox® Treatment?

The most widely-known application of Botox®  is for smoothing wrinkles and fine lines. However, there are many other many other applications for Botox including: raising eyebrows, reduces teeth grinding, treating chin dimples and wrinkles, tightening loose skin, reducing thick jawline, treating overexposed gums or down turned smile, calming excessive sweating, relieving migraine, and many more applications.

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When Will I Start Seeing Results?

The results usually develop 3 to 14 days after the treatment. You may see a marked improvement in the moderate to severe wrinkles. We instruct our clients to wait a full 2 weeks to observe changes, and lines can continue to improve for up to a month, with results lasting for up to 4 months. In clinical trials, nearly 90% of men and women rated the improvement in their appearance as moderate to better 1 month after treatment. Results may vary.

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How Long Do The Results Last?

BOTOX® treatment usually lasts 3 to 6 months. The results generally last longer when Botox® is injected regularly. Results from treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic can last 3 to 4 months. If you discontinue treatment, the wrinkles gradually will look like they did before treatment. Botox results are different for everyone and results factors include everything from your metabolism, facial expressions, at home skin care and more.

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When Should I Get A Botox Treatment?

Botox® not only eliminates wrinkles but can also prevent or delay wrinkle formation. That is why many men and women begin Botox treatments in their 20s. So stop those tiny expression and resting wrinkles from turning into deep folds on your face.

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How Long Does A Botox Treatment Take?

A Botox®  treatment usually takes about 15 minutes. The exact duration depends on the depth and number of wrinkles being treated.

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Does A Botox Treatment Hurt?

A Botox® treatment uses a very thin needle. The injection is usually very superficial. For many people, the treatment is almost painless. One of the main goals of DrMedSpa is to minimize pain and discomfort. We use special relaxation techniques to reduce pain and create a pleasant experience for our clients.

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Is There Any Downtime Post Treatment?

Most patients do not experience any downtime. Clients can resume most of their daily activities right after the treatment.

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Is Botox Safe?

Botox®  is a very safe treatment that has been used for more than 30 years and is FDA-approved. Botox®  used in cosmetic procedures requires only minimal dose of Botulinum Toxin. Despite some false beliefs, this minimal dose is generally not harmful to the body or local tissue. Botox temporarily relaxes the treated muscle but should not penetrate to surrounding areas or cause numbness or damage to the muscle. However, it is important to get Botox treatments by highly qualified professionals.

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What Are The Side Effects Of Botox?

The most common side effects following injection include localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness, bleeding/bruising, temporary eyelid droop and nausea. Patients with certain neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk of serious side effects.

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Who Should Not Get A Botox Treatment?

Do not get BOTOX® treatment if you have an infection in the area to be injected. Avoid Botox treatment if you have hypersensitivity to BotulinumToxin preparation or to any of the components in the formation. Do not get Botox® if you are pregnant, nursing or are allergic to egg albumin. Do not get Botox treatment if you have had a history of anaphylactic reactions.

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How Many Units Will I Need?

The number of units needed depends on the area, size and depth of the wrinkle being treated. Our physician will consult with you prior to the treatment.