As you age, facial wrinkles appear and then never seem to disappear. As a result of muscles contracting under the skin in that area for decades, these expression lines make permanent marks on your face. While these marks and wrinkles are unavoidable, there are options to smooth them and give yourself a rejuvenated appearance. Botox is a great option for patients who are unhappy with their appearance or dealing with certain eye conditions.
Cosmetic
Botox is one of the most popular facial rejuvenation procedures rising in popularity over the years – and for good reason. Botox enhances your natural beauty and gives you a youthful, rejuvenated appearance. Acting as a temporary anti-aging treatment, Botox can improve severe forehead lines, crow’s feet, and frown lines. Over time, your wrinkles become deeper and deeper. Botox injections block certain signals from your facial nerves that cause muscles to contract. As the muscles relax, the wrinkles lessen and eventually disappear rather than deepening over time. By fading these lines, your appearance is smoother, brighter, and even more symmetric.
Another benefit of Botox injections is they are minimally invasive and the procedure is quick. It takes just a few minutes for the Botox to be injected with a small needle into the desired areas. There might be minor swelling, and patients are advised to avoid rubbing the injection site for 12 hours following the procedure. After that, results take 3-7 days to become fully present.
Medical
Apart from the cosmetic benefits of Botox, there are medical benefits for patients who receive Botox as well. Botox injections can correct eyelid conditions like blepharospasms (involuntary eyelid spasms) and hemifacial spasms (involuntary spasms of the muscles on one side of the face). Local injections of Botox can temporarily block the signals that those muscles would normally receive. In doing so, the spasms will stop.
Botox is an excellent option for patients who want to look and feel better in no time. It is important to note that most results last anywhere from 3-4 months, so patients should plan to be treated at a minimum of one to three times a year to maintain the positive results Botox offers. It is not recommended to receive Botox injections if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or taking any blood thinners.
Botox is a quick and simple procedure offering desired results for medical and cosmetic purposes. If you are interested in Botox, our oculoplastic specialists Dr. Aliza Epstein or Dr. Gil Epstein can walk you through your options to determine if Botox is right for you. Call our office today at 954-741-555 to schedule a consultation.
