BOTOX® Cosmetic
What makes BOTOX® Cosmetic one of our most popular treatments at the Laser Treatment Center and our practice the number one provider of BOTOX® Cosmetic in Western Washington?
- A simple injection can ease signs of aging within a few days of treatment
- In our experience side effects are very rare and not serious
- Treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic helps people look more relaxed by allowing the muscles that control frowning to rest
- We use a skin cooling system to minimize any discomfort from the treatment
How Does BOTOX® Cosmetic Work?
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified form of botulism toxin that has been used for years in children to improve their vision and by neurologists to decrease the pain of migraine or tension headaches. It works by allowing muscles in a treated area to relax. Because wrinkles are caused by habits of expression and sometimes due to poor eyesight or headaches, once the muscles are allowed to rest, frown lines, forehead lines or crow's feet may flatten out considerably.
How is the Procedure Performed?
Your health care provider will inject tiny amounts of BOTOX® Cosmetic into the facial muscles that are causing your lines. The procedure takes just a few seconds. You will feel only minor and brief discomfort during these injections and there is generally no recovery time needed. The injections will take three to ten days to take effect.
How Long Will the Results Last?
The results of BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are not permanent. A treatment usually lasts from two to six months, with three to four being the average, so, three or four treatments per year will maintain the improved appearance. When it starts to wear off, you will notice a gradual return of your wrinkles. If you choose not to continue with BOTOX® Cosmetic the appearance of lines or wrinkes will not be any worse than if you hadn't had it.
Are the Injections Painful?
At the Laser Treatment Center we use a skin cooling system prior to administering BOTOX® Cosmetic to help minimize the slight discomfort you may feel from the injections.
Who is a Candidate for This Procedure?
BOTOX® Cosmetic works best in patients who are less than 60 years old. Frown lines between the eyebrows, forehead lines, and crow's feet can be treated successfully. After age 60, BOTOX® Cosmetic in combination with a "filler" such as Restylane can help achieve the desired results.
What About Wrinkes In The Mid And Lower Face?
BOTOX® Cosmetic is occasionally used in these areas. We want to be careful not to distort your smile and facial expressions; but if this did occur, it would be temporary. Treatments with lasers or injections of "fillers" such as Restylane or collagen may be more appropriate for these areas. Discuss these options with your physician or physician assistant.
Combining BOTOX® Cosmetic With Fillers
Since BOTOX® Cosmetic is not a filler like Restylane or Collagen, it cannot treat folds or lines that are not caused by muscle action. You may achieve wonderful results by combining BOTOX® Cosmetic with Restylane in the same treatment session. Talk to your provider if you are interested in this option.
Prompt Affordable Care
We can often see you on the same the day you call for an appointment for BOTOX® Cosmetic. We think you will be pleased with the affordability of BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment at The Laser Treatment Center.
You may like to visit the BOTOX® Cosmetic website for more information.
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