The skilled providers at Washington Square Dermatology have mastered the art of rejuvenation to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles without downtime and little-to-no discomfort.
What are Wrinkle Reducers, like Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Daxxify, and Jeuveau?
Botox is a simple procedure that can be performed during a routine visit without downtime and little-to-no discomfort. Botox works by temporarily reducing muscle contractions that cause persistent frown lines, forehead wrinkles, or smile lines around the eyes. Botox relaxes the muscles so that fine lines and wrinkles fade.
With continued treatments, Botox prevents lines from becoming deeper. Our goal with Botox is to give our patients a “softer and relaxed look” rather than eliminate movement. If treatments are not continued, the muscles will gradually return to normal function and wrinkles will return. Botox can also be used to reduce chin dimpling, improve a “gummy smile,” create a “lip flip,” improve your posture and pain in your shoulders, neck, or upper back, slim the face, and soften necklines addition to improve excessive sweating, and jaw pain.
In addition to Botox, we also offer Dysport, Xeomin, Daxxify, and Jeuveau at our office. All of these products contain the same active ingredient (Botulinum toxin A) and are FDA-approved to improve wrinkles.
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How is Botox injected?
Botox is a simple and quick procedure. Usually, patients are in and out of the office within 15 minutes. Botox is drawn from a vial into small syringes to minimize discomfort. Patients concerned about pain can come into the office early for topical numbing. This is rarely done as most patients find Botox injections very tolerable.
What areas of the face can Botox treat?
Botox can be injected into many areas. Most commonly at our practice, Botox is injected into the forehead and in between the eyes (glabella) to smooth wrinkles, around the eyes to eliminate crow’s feet, and to lift the eyebrows. Botox may also be used to improve chin dimpling, reduce a “gummy smile,” accentuate the lips in a “lip flip,” and soften neck lines. Additionally, Botox can be injected into the underarms, palms, and soles to combat excessive sweating and into the masseter muscles to slim the face and reduce TMJ jaw pain, clenching, or grinding.
Does Botox have other uses besides reducing wrinkles?
In addition to reducing wrinkles, Botox can also be used to treat excessive sweating, create facial slimming or facial contouring, reduce TMJ jaw pain and improve posture and neck, shoulder and upper back pain with “trap tox.”
Can Botox be used for pain relief?
Masseter and “Trap tox” have become very popular procedures in our practice, as stress and poor posture associated with the excessive use of computers and phones have resulted in an epidemic of masseter and trapezius pain. We have even seen stress cause teeth grinding so severe teeth have been cracked!
When can I see results from Botox?
Botox injections do not have immediate results. It can take up to 2 weeks to see the full result depending on the location, strength of the muscle, and amount of product used.
How long does Botox last?
The effect of Botox usually lasts 3 to 4 months. Botox is not permanent. If treatments are not continued the muscles will gradually return to normal function and wrinkles will return.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Botox
How much does Botox cost?
The cost of Botox for a small area, such as forehead wrinkles, can be as little as $300. However, depending on the amount of Botox needed, the cost will be higher for multiple areas of treatment. It is best to schedule a cosmetic consultation with one of our providers to assess what is recommended to achieve your desired aesthetic goal.
How should I prepare for Botox?
For new patients, Botox injections will be discussed during your initial cosmetic consultation and can be performed same-day. There is minimal preparation for Botox. We ask that patients do not drink alcohol or take any over-the-counter medications or supplements that increase the risk of bruising (such as Ibuprofen, Aspirin or Vitamin E) a week before your Botox appointment to minimize the risk of bruising.
Does Botox have other uses besides reducing wrinkles?
In addition to reducing wrinkles, Botox can also be used to treat excessive sweating, create facial slimming or facial contouring, reduce trapezius pain, slimming the shoulders and neck (Trap tox) and reduce TMJ jaw pain. This has become a really popular procedure in our practice, as the stress of COVID has caused an epidemic of teeth grinding so severe teeth are even being cracked.
What should I expect after Botox?
Patients should expect to return to their normal light activities immediately after Botox. Vigorous exercise and laying down should be avoided after. Patients should not massage or excessively touch the site of injections to eliminate any risk of the product migrating into other areas of the face. Patients can expect to start noticing results from Botox injections anywhere from 2-14 days after their treatment.
Does Botox have any side effects?
Although uncommon, patients may experience very mild bruising or swelling around the site of injections. Patients can expect these symptoms to typically subside within 24-72 hours if they arise. To mitigate the risk of bruising, patients should avoid medications and supplements that increase the risk of bruising (such as Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Vitamin E) and alcohol for a week before their appointment.
Are there any risks to Botox?
Botox should only be injected by a licensed professional with ample experience and knowledge of the corresponding anatomy. Potential risks of Botox include temporary facial drooping.