BOTOX is a popular injectable treatment that has been smoothing lines and wrinkles worldwide for over two decades. It’s become one of the most popular treatments to reverse aging because it does what topical products and even other professional treatments can’t; it targets the root cause of expression lines in the different facial areas. At Worcester Dermatology Associates in Worcester, MA, we’ll design the right treatment plan for you so you can reclaim smoother and younger-looking skin.
How Does BOTOX Reduce the Appearance of Wrinkles?
BOTOX is a neuromodulator that works on a muscular level to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. It contains active ingredients called neurotoxins, which work by blocking communication between the brain, nerve signals, and muscles once injected into the muscles. When the brain tells the muscles to contract after treatment, the muscles no longer receive those messages because the neurotoxins temporarily block all communication.
As a result, the muscles remain at rest, which significantly improves the appearance of the skin by allowing it to also rest. When the skin is no longer forced into different expressions, it resumes its youthful and smooth appearance, and those expression lines fade.
What Happens During a Treatment??
When you arrive for a treatment, your injector will begin by preparing your skin. You can request a topical numbing cream, which adds another level of comfort to the treatment experience; however, most patients schedule their treatments without it. This is an option we can discuss at your consultation.
Once your skin is ready for treatment, the injector will administer the exact amount of product necessary into specific muscles of your face where you want to target expression lines and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. The treatment takes less than 30 minutes, and once it’s over, you can resume most of your normal daily activities and even go back to work.
When Will I See the Results?
You can expect to see results from your treatment within the first few days. For some, the results are evident within 24 to 48 hours, but for others, it may take up to seven days. The best results are visible within 30 days of the treatment. As the active ingredient in the product begins working, lines and wrinkles will begin to fade, and you’ll notice a smoother skin texture.
How Long Will My Results Last?
Once your results appear, they will last approximately three to four months. It takes time for your body to process and eliminate the ingredients in the injectable, and as it does, you’ll notice the gradual reappearance of expression and lines, and your ability to express those muscles will return.
Therefore, we recommend that patients schedule follow-up treatments every three to four months to avoid any interruption to their appearance and maintain smooth and wrinkle-free skin long-term.
What Areas Does It Treat?
Of all the neuromodulators available for cosmetic use, this one can treat the most types of expression lines. It is FDA-approved to treat frown lines between the eyebrows, expression lines on the forehead, and crow’s feet at the outer corners of the eyes. It also has several off-label uses to help patients achieve their cosmetic goals.
Is It Safe?
This injectable has been around for over two decades. It has been studied and proven to be a safe treatment option for men and women who want to improve the appearance lines and wrinkles in one or more areas of the face.
You can rest assured that when you schedule this treatment at a reputable office, and it’s administered by an expert who has the skill, advanced training, and experience to ensure your results look nothing less than natural, you can feel confident about the safety and effectiveness of your particular treatment plan.
Will the Results Look Natural?
When you undergo this anti-aging treatment, it’s important that you choose an experienced injector because your results will depend on it. Without the skill and experience to administer the exact amount of product needed to target your expression lines, you may look frozen or unnatural after your treatment. The good news is when you schedule your treatment at Worcester Dermatology Associates, our injectors will ensure that your results look completely natural.
Can It Be Combined With Other Treatments?
This BOTOX injectable pairs well with other cosmetic treatments, including dermal fillers. Dermal fillers inject natural-looking volume into the skin to reverse aging or enhance the features. When combined with a neuromodulator like this one, these injectables complement each other as each product does what the other cannot. If you want to combine your neuromodulator treatments with dermal fillers, we will give you more details at your pre-treatment consultation.
Schedule Your Consultation
BOTOX treatments will reduce the appearance of wrinkles in a way that even the healthiest diet and strictest skin care regimen cannot. If you want to learn more about our treatment options and how we design treatment plans to reverse how aging has affected your skin, we’ll give you all the details and confirm your treatment eligibility for this neuromodulator and other injectables at your initial consultation. Contact us at Worcester Dermatology Associates in Worcester, MA, to schedule your appointment.
