Botox is one of the best solutions to diminish the look of facial lines and wrinkles. These FDA-approved injections use a purified protein administered at very low doses to prevent the nerve-produced synapses from reaching the facial areas treated, relaxing the targeted facial muscles, and smoothing out the skin. This is also why many younger patients request a little Botox to prevent future wrinkles and treat persistent frown lines. There is also the fact that Botox stays in the area where the injection occurred, rather than migrating to other areas of the body. This enhances safety while prolonging the anti-aging results of Botox injections.

BOTOX offers so many benefits to our Austin patients! Here are just a few of them:

• Easy and convenient
• Increases self-confidence
• It’s safe
• Lifting or drooping, tired eyebrows for a more rested and refreshed look
• Reduction in the appearance of crow’s feet and frown lines around the eyes
• Smoothing vertical furrows/scowl lines between the eyebrows
• Softening of forehead lines, creating a more relaxed and youthful appearance
• Works at preventing future wrinkles

Ideal candidates for an Austin BOTOX treatment area are:

• 18 years of age or older
• Concerned or troubled with facial wrinkles
• Have moderately realistic expectations concerning the results of the procedure
• In good physical health
• Not pregnant or nursing

Botox injections work most effectively in areas that are constantly being exercised and always moving, like around the forehead and the eyebrows. Botox is commonly used to smooth out scowl lines (between the brows) and crow’s feet (wrinkles around the eyes).

Besides diminishing wrinkles, Botox can also be administered to raise the eyebrows to make the patient look more awake and refreshed.

Botox isn’t only for cosmetic purposes, either. It’s frequently used to treat migraines and muscle spasms, and even to reduce heavy sweating by desensitizing the nerves around these areas.

While both injectables are non-surgical procedures used to help patients achieve a fresh and youthful appearance, there is a big difference between these two cosmetic injections.

Botulinum Toxin type A is an injectable treatment that when used in moderation, can affect the chemical signals that cause muscle movement, effectively paralyzing them to provide you with smoother skin texture, devoid of signs of aging such as forehead lines and crow's feet. Certain neuromodulators like BOTOX have even been able to improve excessive underarm sweating or potential relief chronic migraines.

There are different types of injectable fillers out there, however Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is the most common one. HA is a natural substance that cushions and lubricates your joints and other tissues. Different forms of hyaluronic acid are used in cosmetic dermatology to improve volume and encourage collagen production.

Botox shots block certain nerve signals that cause the targeted facial muscle to contract. The most common use of these injections is to relax the facial muscles that cause frown lines and other facial wrinkles. Botox injections also are used to ease symptoms of some health conditions.

Absolutely! The muscles are simply relaxed, so you will have full use of your facial expressions. You can still frown, smile, or look surprised, but without wrinkles and creases.

BOTOX is a very safe procedure that our staff has plenty of experience with, however, some potential risks and side effects are associated with the treatment, such as:

• Crooked smile
• Drooling
• Droopy eyelid or cockeyed eyebrows
• Eye dryness or excessive tearing
• Flu-like symptoms
• Headache
• Pain, swelling, or bruising at the injection site

Most of these side effects should correct themselves over a few days, however, if you are noticing any long-lasting or overly concerning issues, please contact our office immediately.