Botox for Wrinkles

Results of BOTOX injections for wrinkles in the face may take about a week to become noticeable. Repeated treatments may be required to maintain the effects of the injection. There is no guarantee, as the results may vary from person-to-person basis.

Botox Candidates

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• Visible fine lines and creases on the face, especially around the eyes, on forehead and nose area
• Not pregnant or breastfeeding a baby

Botox Treatment Goals

• Remove horizontal lines on the forehead called forehead lines
• Remove vertical lines between eyebrows known as frown lines
• Eliminate creases at the outer corners of eyes known as crow’s feet
• Eliminate lines on the sides of the nose known as bunny lines
• Eliminate Neck bands

Botox Treatment Options

• Injectable fillers: Dermal fillers are a helpful alternative of injections for wrinkle treatment. They fill in the wrinkles and creases in the face and make the skin smooth and youthful.
• Fat injections: Fat is extracted from your own body is used to fill in the wrinkles.

Botox Treatment Options

• Make adjustments in medications you are already taking
• Stop the use of any kind of blood thinner to avoid the risk of swelling and bruising
• Quit taking any kind of sleeping medications, muscle relaxants or allergy medications
• Make adjustments or avoid using vitamins and herbal supplements

Botox Pre-treatment Preparation

• Make adjustments in medications you are already taking
• Stop the use of any kind of blood thinner to avoid the risk of swelling and bruising
• Quit taking any kind of sleeping medications, muscle relaxants or allergy medications
• Make adjustments or avoid using vitamins and herbal supplements

Botox Procedure

Treatment for wrinkles is performed on outpatient basis, usually without any type of anesthesia except a numbing cream. Small amount of Botox dose is injected into the facial muscles beneath marked points. Finally, cold compresses are applied on the skin to reduce discomfort and swelling.

Botox Recovery Time

This procedure does not require any downtime and the recovery period is also minimal. You will be able to resume your normal activities shortly after the treatment.

There might be discomfort and tightness on the treatment area for the first few hours after treatment. Swelling and bruising may take few days to disappear.

Botox Post Treatment Care

• Don’t massage or rub the treatment area
• Don’t lay flat for about 4 hours after treatment.