How Long Will My Botox® Results Last?
While you may not see effects until later in life, repetitive facial expressions create lines and wrinkles. Botox® treats these lines by relaxing the facial muscles, stopping lines and wrinkles from appearing. This popular injectable treatment can help you look years younger in one fifteen-minute session.
What is Botox®?
Botox® is an injectable muscle relaxer used to treat expression lines and wrinkles. This FDA-approved treatment stops repetitive muscle motions that create these wrinkles. You may also hear Botox® referred to as a neurotoxin. While it does act on facial nerves and muscles, it causes no harmful effects. Botox® will wear off and leave no lasting impact unless you choose to maintain it.
How Does Botox® Work?
Botox® works by stopping signals from facial nerves to muscles. Facial muscles contract in response to nerve signals. Botox® uses a protein called botulinum toxin to block the facial nerves from communicating with the target muscles. As a result, the area becomes smooth and relaxed, and the muscle will remain in this relaxed state as long as your Botox® lasts. Because it only affects targeted facial muscles, Botox® will not limit your regular facial expressions.
How Long Will My Botox® Results Last?
You can expect your Botox® results to become visible within seven to ten days. Full results can take up to two weeks to develop. Botox® lasts three to six months for most people. If you are new to Botox®, results typically last three to four months. Someone who has had previous treatments may find that results last up to six months.
What Can Botox® Treat?
Botox® has many cosmetic and medical uses. At Baltic Beauty Centre, we use Botox® to treat:
- Crow’s feet around the eyes
- Horizontal forehead lines
- Creases between the brows (glabellar lines)
- Marionette lines
- Chin dimples and wrinkles
Doctors also use Botox® to treat conditions such as muscle spasms, certain eye conditions, and excessive sweating. Decades of use have demonstrated the safety and usefulness of this muscle relaxing injectable.
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Is There Any Downtime With Botox®?
Botox® treatments usually take about fifteen minutes. You can return to work or your usual activities immediately. You might see some red spots, bruising, or sensitivity in the injection area for a day or two. We may recommend that you avoid rubbing your face for a few hours post-treatment to prevent moving the Botox® from its intended position.
Am I a Good Candidate for Botox®?
If you want to relax expression lines and wrinkles, you may be a good candidate for Botox®. This injectable treatment can help you look younger without invasive procedures or recovery time. You may not make a good candidate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Take the Next Step
If you have further questions on Botox®, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with one of our expert providers at Baltic Beauty Centre in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, today. Call us at (954) 944-1174 or fill out our convenient online contact form.
