At Biotech Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Center in Bay Harbor Islands, FL, we know that living with wrinkles is now completely optional, which is why we offer Botox, the original wrinkle-relaxing injectable. This anti-aging injectable can deliver some dramatic results by smoothing the worst of your dynamic wrinkles and restoring your youth in a quick and virtually painless treatment.
How Long Does Botox Last?
It’s important that when you begin a routine with Botox, you understand that the results, while amazing, do not last forever. Typically, once you get injected, you can expect your results to last anywhere from three to six months in total. On average, most people experience their results for about three to four months and then must schedule follow-up treatments to maintain their results.
Your body determines how long your results last. If you are a quick metabolizer, your results will fade closer to three to four months. If you are a slow metabolizer, your results will fade closer to five to six months. Either way, follow-up treatments will help you maintain your results as soon as they begin to fade.
What Does It Treat?
Botox is FDA-approved to treat dynamic wrinkles that form on the upper half of the face. These wrinkles include forehead lines, crow’s feet, and frown lines. It also has some medical uses and can help alleviate pain from migraines, help relieve muscle stiffness and spasms in children and adults, treat overactive sweat glands, and even resolve a lazy eye. It also has some off-label uses, which vary based on the practice and the injector.
If you have a specific treatment area in mind, be sure to ask about it during your initial consultation to find out if this injectable is right for you. There are some wrinkles that Botox cannot treat, including wrinkles that have formed due to excess sun exposure, gravity, or sagging skin.
How Does It Work?
This cosmetic injectable is administered quickly; appointments only take 10 to 20 minutes to complete. We will administer this injectable into the skin during your treatment to address the muscle causing your wrinkles. The injectable solution will slowly affect the muscles by inhibiting the communication between the nerves and muscles. The skin will begin to take on a smoother and softer appearance as the muscles relax.
Is It Safe?
This injectable has been helping men and women improve their appearance for well over 20 years. It’s become a household name and is FDA-approved to help smooth the worst of your dynamic wrinkles. You can rest assured that this injectable offers you a safe and effective way to temporarily target and treat dynamic wrinkles. It’s important that you choose an injector you can trust when considering cosmetic injectables since anything can become unsafe in the wrong hands.
Our skilled injectors are ready to help you achieve the most natural and subtle-looking results. When you schedule your cosmetic injectable appointments at our office, you can trust that you’re safe in our injector’s experienced hands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Kind of Results Can I Expect?
Most patients who have never experienced Botox before may think that they will see immediate results after their injection, but quite the opposite is true. Unlike dermal fillers, which deliver instant results, you will not see an immediate change in your wrinkles after you get this injection.
Results vary among patients based on the severity of their wrinkles at the time of treatment and their treatment location. Most patients begin to see changes in the appearance of the wrinkles within two to three days of their injections. Results start to become more evident within one week of your injection, and the best results appear within one to two weeks of your injection.
Will I Look Natural?
Botox is completely customizable. We can inject as few or as many units as you need to achieve your aesthetic goals. It’s important to note that just like looking “frozen” is a choice, so too is looking natural. Our injectors aim to create natural and subtle-looking results. You can trust when they create and administer your treatment plan, you will still look like you, just a well-rested version. Your lines and wrinkles will be softened and, even in some cases, temporarily eliminated.
When you schedule follow-up treatments, you can maintain a natural and subtle-looking, wrinkle-free appearance year-round. During your initial consultation, we will give you a better idea of how many units you will need to achieve your desired look so that you can plan your budget accordingly and know exactly what to expect on the day of your treatment.
Do I Need To Prepare for My Appointment?
Before your appointment, there are some things you can do to prepare your skin for treatment. Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water. Avoid alcohol and tobacco for 24 hours before your injection appointment. Also, plan to work out before your appointment since you will need to avoid exercising 24 hours after receiving injections.
Do I Have To Plan Around Downtime?
There is no downtime with Botox injections, but you will have to follow some directives to get the best results. It’s important that you avoid strenuous activity and exercise in general for 24 hours after receiving your injections. Also, avoid excess sun exposure. Wear a hat, sunglasses, and high-quality sunscreen if you are exposed to any sun after your treatment.
Important Aftercare Instructions
You should also avoid hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, or even cooking over a hot stove after receiving your injections to ensure the best results. Ensure you can avoid lying down for at least four hours after your appointment and avoid alcohol and tobacco 24 hours after your injections.
We will give you face-to-face and written instructions on how to care for your skin after your treatment so that you don’t miss a thing. As always, you can contact our office at any point if you have any questions about your injections or the aftercare instructions.
Can I Combine Treatments?
This cosmetic injectable pairs well with other anti-aging injectables. If you are interested in addressing aging or enhancing your features in addition to relaxing wrinkles on the upper half of your face, you can easily combine Botox with other injectables.
During your initial consultation, be sure to discuss all of your concerns with an injector so we can create the most comprehensive treatment plan. We can perform as many treatments as possible during one appointment so that you can achieve your desired results that much quicker.
What if I Need To Stop Treatment?
The benefit of cosmetic injectables is that they are temporary. They deliver some amazing results, but those results will fade if you stop treatment. If at any point you need to stop treatment for budget-related reasons or pregnancy, you can easily do so.
Your wrinkles will simply return to their pre-injection state, but other than that, nothing will change. Once you are ready to resume treatment, all you need to do is schedule an injection appointment, and we can help you once again achieve wrinkle-free skin.
Who Is a Candidate?
Both men and women with dynamic wrinkles on the upper half of the face qualify as candidates for this treatment. It’s important that you are in good health and not allergic to the ingredients in this injectable to qualify as a candidate.
Who and What It Cannot Treat
It’s important that you have realistic expectations regarding what this treatment can and cannot do. While it can treat and soften dynamic wrinkles on the upper portion of the face, it cannot address wrinkles that have formed from sagging skin or excess sun exposure. Pregnant and nursing women must avoid treatment to avoid any adverse effects on their babies.
An initial consultation is the best way to determine if Botox is right for you. During this consultation, the injector will review your medical history and evaluate your dynamic wrinkles to create a treatment that helps you achieve the best results.
Combat the Aging Process
If you live in the Bay Harbor Miami, Coral Gables, or Sunny Isles are looking for an office you can trust to help meet all of your anti-aging needs, we are here and ready to help. Contact us today at Biotech Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Center in Bay Harbor Islands, FL, to learn more about this anti-aging injectable and the other cosmetic injectables we offer and how they can help you combat aging on every front.