Botox

Since its arrival on the market in 2002, millions of patients have tried and continue to use this amazing treatment.  The simple reason for its success?  It works!  Add on to that the fact that it is easy to have the procedure performed and you can see why it is the gold standard for all treatments in medical aesthetics. 

Although most individuals recognize the name for its use is for cosmetics reasons, Botox can also be used for several medical applications such as helping to realign crossed eyes, muscle spasms, cerebral palsy, excessive sweating, overactive bladder, and a host of over medical conditions

How Botox works - Procedure and recovery

The procedure lasts only for a few minutes and can be done without anesthetic. It is performed by a medical professional; in our practice, we have 2 amazing injectors that have trained with and taught some of the best injectors in the US. Although a very tiny needle is used to administer the treatment, the process itself does not hurt and can be likened to a little pinch. However, everyone feels pain differently. The dosage for Botox can vary depending on the region or location being treated.  Some individuals have more muscles and require higher doses, and some need less.  That is the great thing about Botox is that it can be customized to each individual. 

After the procedure, there can be a little bleeding on the injection site, but this is normal and should last for around 2-3 minutes.

There is no recovery or hospitalization required after having the procedure, and it can even be done during your lunch break. 

The effect of the treatment can take up to two weeks to materialize, although this varies from individual to individual. Ideally, if no effect has taken place after two weeks, we would want you to contact our office so that the treatment can be assessed as there could be a need for a little more Botox to be administered. 

Botox is not permanent and can last upwards of 3-4 months. The more a patient gets prompt treatment of Botox usually every 3 months, the longer the treatments start to last on the body. There are several theories on this, so if you want more information, you can ask our fabulous injectors, Trisha and Susie, and they would love to geek out with you about it!

Botox Uses

The primary use of Botox is best known for the treatment of wrinkles. However, it has proved over the years to have endless advantages for different medical applications. 

Some of the uses of Botox are:

  • Treatment of chronic back pain

  • Slows down the muscle activity that causes wrinkles in the forehead, crows feet and frown lines between the eyebrows

  • Helps to lift the corners of the mouth that sags with age

  • Prevention of chronic migraine

  • Treatment of cervical dystonia (neck spasms)

  • Treatment of hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)

  • Treatment of overactive bladder

  • Helps in the treatment of “lazy eye” or twitching eyelids

The Cost of Botox

The cost of the procedure varies per patient, depending on the severity of the case. Botox is usually priced per unit with an average cost of 10-$15 per unit in the United States.  Different practices charge different rates for a host of reasons such as experience, geographical location, competition, and the cost of acquiring the actual product.  One thing is for sure when it comes to your Botox treatment; you usually get what you pay for.  When you find a quality Botox injector, it is best to stick with them as going somewhere else to save a buck usually ends up costing you double as you have to come back to your original provider to fix whatever has gone wrong. 

Important things to note about Botox

The face does not get worse after the Botox treatment wears off. At the least, the skin will return to how it was before the start of the treatment. 

There is no right or ideal age to start Botox. If you begin noticing frown lines around the forehead and you want to prevent it from turning into more significant wrinkles, then it is reasonable to start considering treatments.

Botox has been studied and studied.  So, its use in the medical and aesthetic sector have been well documented.  Medical patients use Botox at much higher doses than we use it for cosmetically, and its safety track record is well established.

Anesthesia is not necessary to be administered before the Botox procedure. However, if you are scared of needles, you can request that we use a topical numbing cream or ice on the surface of the skin as a topical anesthetic.

Botox Conclusion

We hope you find this information useful in learning about Botox Cosmetic.  As always, if you have any questions that we can answer, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office.  We can be contacted by either; (1) Calling our practice at (770) 450-1245 or (2) filling out the form on this page.