For those seeking to improve their appearance, a Botox treatment might be in order! As the #1 minimally invasive cosmetic treatment on the market, Botox Cosmetic injections help to improve the appearance of forehead wrinkles, frown lines, and crow’s feet. It is also used for off-label uses. Off-label uses include smoothing out the chin, smoothing bunny lines across the bridge of the nose, and lifting the corner of the eyebrows and mouth.
Are you considering this modern miracle treatment to help you turn back the hands of time as so many others have? If so, below are a list of questions you might be asking yourself about your Botox treatment.
What does Botox treat?
Botox Cosmetic injections help you look younger by minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Botox is FDA approved to treat:
- Forehead lines (horizontal lines across your upper forehead)
- Frown lines (furrow lines that are typically vertical between the eyes, also referred to as “1,” “11,” or “111” lines)
- Crow’s feet (around the outside corners of the eyes)
There are also many off-label Botox treatments available. Yes, the world’s most popular minimally invasive, nonsurgical cosmetic treatment, has several uses! Some off-label Botox treatments include:
- Smoothing a dimpled chin
- Smoothing the jaw line
- Lifting the corners of the mouth
- Lifting the corners of the outer eyebrow
- Smoothing bunny lines across the bridge of the nose
Your Botox provider will help you determine the best Botox treatments for your needs. Regardless, a more youthful, rested, and smoother appearance is the result of a Botox treatment.
How long does Botox last?
Botox Cosmetic results take 5 to 12 days to appear. Results last approximately 3 to 4 months. As results wear off, you will need to schedule an additional Botox treatment to maintain your youthful appearance. Touch-ups might be required shortly following a Botox treatment to even out results, as well.
How does Botox work?
Botox is a neuromodulator that temporarily paralyzes the muscles it is injected into. The muscles relax, and the result is a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles of the forehead and around the outside corners of the eyes (aka, Crow’s feet). As Botox wears off, you will need more Botox injections to maintain your beautiful results. Also, you might need more units or fewer units of Botox to maintain the same level of results for future treatments.
Is a Botox Treatment safe?
A Botox treatment is a viable and safe choice to meet your skincare and cosmetic goals. Botox Cosmetic has been FDA-approved for cosmetic use since 2002. It has been studied and tested for years as a proven and effective minimally-invasive cosmetic treatment.
Literally millions of treatments have been conducted worldwide. People from all walks of life turn to Botox for a more youthful looking appearance. When you’re online researching Botox Cosmetic, you’ll see that the Botox reviews speak for themselves.
How much is a Botox Treatment?
Botox is administered in what is referred to as “units.” Botox Cosmetic treatment cost varies based on the clinic, location, and number of units you have injected. At DermaTouch RN, Botox pricing ranges from $9 to $11 per unit. We also offer package deals and pricing on top of our monthly specials. A Botox treatment for one to three treatment areas will range from, on average, $200 to $700.
Does botox make you look older after it wears off?
When you start Botox Cosmetic treatments, you will begin at what is known as a “baseline.” Your baseline is your current musculature and fine lines and wrinkles at the time you begin receiving Botox injections. Botox treatments will help to minimize the appearance of these pesky fine lines and wrinkles.
After using Botox for a period of time, you will become accustomed to your more youthful appearance. As Botox wears off, you will need additional injections to maintain results. If you choose to stop using Botox, your appearance will return to your baseline. When your baseline reappears, you might feel like you look older. This is because you are not used to seeing your baseline level of frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet.
When should I start Botox injections?
Botox has been safely administered and tested in individuals as young as 20 and is used by many into older adulthood. The age you begin Botox will depend largely on the level of wrinkles you have and your personal preference. It is the perfect treatment for those with moderate to severe fine lines and forehead wrinkles. Botox treatment is also great for those who want to prevent new wrinkles from forming.
What are complementary treatments to a Botox treatment?
Botox is often used in conjunction with Juvederm dermal fillers. Botox and Juvederm combined are used for facial balancing and liquid facelifts. You can achieve a more balanced, youthful appearance without “going under the knife” with Botox and Juvederm treatments. In a personalized consultation with a DermaTouch RN professional, you can learn about the various treatment options that will give you back 10 years of youthfulness!
What do I need to know about Botox and the COVID vaccine?
There is always a risk of adverse side effects with any medical treatment. With Botox Cosmetic, adverse reactions are rare, though they do occur. When it comes to Botox and the COVID vaccine, a few rare reactions have been reported for those who have had both administered closely together. It is best to play it safe and not schedule any cosmetic treatment, including Botox injections, within two weeks before or after of your COVID vaccine.
DermaTouch RN is the top provider of Botox treatments
If you are seeking a Botox treatment provider in the Houston or San Antonio areas, DermaTouch RN is your go-to Botox provider. We have an Allergan certified trainer on-site – Allergan is the maker of Botox cosmetic and other popular brands, including Juvederm, SkinMedica, and CoolSculpting. You can trust you are in great hands with our team of professional Botox injectors at DermaTouch RN.
Book your San Antonio or Houston Botox appointment or consultation online 24/7. Or, call 210.951.3520 (San Antonio) or 281.895.9090 (Houston) to schedule!
DermaTouch RN offers minimally invasive and non-invasive treatments for men and women in Houston, San Antonio, Spring and Cypress, as well as the surrounding areas of Texas. We are the largest aesthetic practice in the Houston area, and all of our medical spa treatments are performed by a team of nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and aestheticians who receive continuing education to remain abreast of emerging treatments that benefit our patients. We invite you to learn more about our office before your consultation.
