Cosmetic Botox injections have become a well-known procedure that can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in the skin. Our Jaw fillers Boston can help you decide if Botox cosmetic treatments may be right for you. At Brookline Jaw fillers Boston it is important to us that our patients be as educated as possible while deciding if Botox is right for them.
Jaw fillers Boston along with others in our practice can collaborate together to offer comprehensive cosmetic and aesthetic. Our patients appreciate the convenience of being able to visit us for general and cosmetic services at the same time as they’re receiving their Jaw fillers and Boston Botox treatment. It is a convenient time saver, as well as a safe and predictable way to get the smoother-looking skin and younger-looking smile you want!
What is Botox?
Jaw fillers Boston Botox is a prescription drug, and should only be administer by a doctor, or similar medical professional with proper credentials. It has been FDA approve for cosmetic use since 2002. Before then it was only available to treat medical conditions like muscle spasms. It has also been indicate to treat excessive underarm sweating. Today, it is one of the most common nonsurgical aesthetic procedures. It has become very popular as a cosmetic treatment to give a more youthful appearance to patients. Jaw fillers Boston Botox is most commonly inject between the eyebrows. But it can also be used on other facial wrinkles to smooth the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
How Does Botox Work?
Wrinkles in skin are formed by skin being repeatedly stretched over the muscle in the same pattern over the course of years. Aging skin loses elasticity over time and a crease forms over the muscle. Jaw fillers and Boston Botox injections into the muscles blocks nerve responses. When this happens, the muscle relaxes, and the creased skin flattens. It’s harder for a wrinkle to stay in place when the muscle is not contracted.
Am I A Candidate For Botox?
Jaw fillers Boston Botox is approved for use in patients aged 18-65. Our doctors will determine if you have medical issues that would prevent you from safely having Botox treatments in our office. These might include:
- asthma or other breathing problems
- weakness in your facial muscles or drooping eyelids
- had surgery on your face
- pregnancy or suspected pregnancy
- excessive bleeding issues
- difficulty swallowing
If you take certain medications or vitamins that can react with cosmetic Jaw fillers or Boston Botox injections it may not be the best choice for you. We strongly recommend that you evaluate the safety of the treatments in professional consultation with doctors in our office.
What Is A Botox Injection Procedure Like?
Even though Jaw fillers Boston Botox is injecte into the face using a needle, most patients say that their treatment is not painful at all! The needles used are very, very small so only a tiny prick of pain may be felt. Jaw fillers Boston Botox to make the procedure pain-free and as comfortable as possible. A cold pack 15 minutes beforehand can also be very effective. The injection process takes about ten minutes in total. No rest or recovery time is require after your treatment–you can drive home, continue with the workday, run errands, and generally go about your life.
The positive effects of Jaw fillers Boston Botox do not occur immediately. Usually, improvement is notice within the following few days. It takes two to four days for Botox toxin to attach to the nerve endings that control the muscle contractions. So after this happens is when wrinkles begin to diminish. The peak effect of Botox happens about two weeks after the procedure; after this point, it can be assesse if follow-up treatment is necessary. The results of one treatment can last up to three months. Many patients schedule treatment every three months proactively to maintain the results and the smoother look and feel of their skin.
How Much Does Botox Cost?
Jaw fillers Boston will evaluate your goals and what will be require to achieve them in with you. Botox is price by the “unit” and one vial of Botox contains 100 units. Your treatment plan will determine the number of units you will need to have an effective outcome and the number of units will determine the cost. Unlike surgical or dermatological treatments such as dermabrasion. Costs can vary depending on the severity of wrinkling in the skin in the treatment area and the frequency with which you will need follow-up treatments for maintenance.
