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Botox® is approved for use in 98 countries for cosmetic use, including in the United States. You probably know it as a popular way to reduce lines and wrinkles on an aging face. Botox (botulinum toxin) prevents nerves from sending signals to muscles, so expression lines soften and wrinkles subside.
Despite its popularity and proven effectiveness, many people still have some doubts about Botox because of misinformation. If you’re considering getting Botox injections, it’s important for you to understand the facts about this injectable medication.
At Warrenton Dermatology & Skin Therapy Center, we provide Botox to people in and around Warrenton, Virginia, who want to look younger and fresher. Dr. Caballero and his team use Botox with an artistic approach to give you beautiful, natural-looking results. He’s what we want you to know.
Botox is delivered using a needle, but it’s extremely thin, and the injections are quick, as only a small amount of Botox is delivered. Most patients describe feeling only a slight pinch from the injections.
A priority of the Warrenton Dermatology care team is to keep you comfortable during your procedure. If you’re concerned about sensation, the expert injector may use a topical aesthetic designed specifically for Botox, to ensure your comfort.
Aging, sun exposure, and the natural aging process all contribute to wrinkle formation. Repetitive movement also causes lines to etch into your skin. When you smile, frown, or squint, for example, the patterns start to leave lines. Botox eases the appearance of these lines.
Botox can also prevent them from forming in the first place. When applied before these wrinkles form, it can soften muscle activity and prevent these wrinkle-causing muscles from moving. Practicing preventive Botox is also economical because deep wrinkles are more difficult and more costly to treat.
Botox has the reputation of leaving you looking frozen and expressionless. At Warrenton Dermatology & Skin Therapy Center, the aesthetic professionals are skilled at applying Botox in just the right doses. You’ll look smoother and refreshed, but not artificial and like you’ve had “work” done.
Botox is best known for its cosmetic use, but it also has numerous medical applications.
Botox blocks nerve signals to prevent muscles from contracting. This method of action is useful in conditions that benefit from relaxing muscles or blocking nerve signals. You may benefit from Botox injections to address issues such as:
Talk to Dr. Caballero if you have a medical condition that could benefit from Botox, and he can offer guidance.
When you leave an appointment for Botox injections, you probably won’t notice any difference. The effects gradually set in over the course of a few days with optimal results apparent in about two weeks. These results last up to four months, after which you can have additional treatments to maintain your new look.
Getting Botox treatment takes only a few minutes and requires no anesthesia. You don’t need to do anything special to prepare, and after treatment, you don’t need to make any adjustments to your schedule. Head back to work, school, the gym, or daily chores. Most patients experience no visible side effects, so no one will even know you had a procedure done — unless you tell them.
Some people will experience mild swelling at the injection sites. Apply an ice pack to the area for a few minutes for quick resolution. Although rare, bruising sometimes occurs, but can easily be hidden by concealer.
If you’re ready to learn more about Botox and how injections can help revitalize your look, make an appointment at Warrenton Dermatology & Skin Therapy Center. Call today, or use the online tool to make an appointment.
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