Botox
Treat and Prevent Dynamic and Static Wrinkles
Botox is an injectable neuromodulating solution that temporarily inhibits targeted muscles from contracting. When applied to specific areas of the face, neuromodulator injections prevents muscle movements that cause dynamic wrinkles to form or worsen. Treatment is exceptionally convenient compared to other in-office rejuvenating treatments, allowing you to return to your day as soon as you leave your appointment.
How Does Botox Work?
Botox contains a purified form of botulinum toxin type A, which is a neurotoxin. When injected into specific muscles in the face or body, it blocks the nerve signals that trigger muscle contractions. This effectively relaxes and weakens the targeted muscles, reducing their ability to create wrinkles when you make expressions with the face or reducing the prominent appearance of the muscle.
What Are The Benefits Of Botox?
Botox has become a mainstay in countless patients’ beauty regimens, taking only 15 minutes to achieve results that last for months at a time. With the ability to erase and prevent fine lines and wrinkles in various areas of the face and even give the face a more lifted appearance, Botox has become a household name and inspired the creation of other neuromodulator treatments, such as Dysport and Xeomin. Beyond erasing wrinkles, neuromodulators are also used to soften an overly prominent masseter muscle or to relax other muscles in the body for pain relief or to produce a slimmer appearance. Injectable neuromodulatorscan be used to:
- Erase forehead and frown lines
- Soften crow’s feet
- Treat TMJ or create a softer jaw or masseter appearance
- Lift the brow with out surgery
- Slim the neck and shoulder with “traptox”or trapezius botox
- Relax the scrotum with “scrotox” for a more pleasurable experience
- Treat headaches and radiating jaw discomfort
- Prevent and treat hyperhidrosis, excessive underarm sweating
Other Applications for Botox
Beyond Wrinkles
Since its introduction decades ago, Botox has not only become a staple in facial aesthetic treatment for dynamic wrinkles, there are many other applications where this injectable is used. Since neuromodulators work by halting the ability of muscles to contract, any area on the body where muscle tightness affects appearance or function could potentially be treated with this neuromodulator.
Masseter Botox
Masseter Botox, also known as jawline Botox or masseter reduction, involves injecting the solution into the masseter muscles located in the jawline. This treatment is designed to reduce the size and prominence of the masseter muscles, resulting in a more slender and contoured jawline. This temporarily relaxes the masseter muscles, reducing their ability to contract forcefully. This muscle relaxation leads to a decrease in muscle size, overall jawline width, and can dramatically improve pain and discomfort related to TMJ issues.
Trapezius Botox
This application, sometimes referred to as “traptox”, involves injecting Botox into the trapezius muscles, which run from the mid-shoulders up toward the back of the head. It can be used to relax chronically tight shoulders and may lessen the frequency of tension headaches in some. It can also elongate the appearance of the neck and refine the look of the shoulders.
Hyperhidrosis
Treating hyperhidrosis with Botox involves using botulinum toxin injections to temporarily block the nerves that cause excessive sweating. This procedure is particularly effective for areas like the underarms, palms, feet, and face. Botox works by preventing the release of a chemical that signals the sweat glands to activate. The treatment typically involves multiple small injections into the affected area and can reduce sweating for about 6 months to 1 year.
Am I Good Candidate For Botox?
While it’s no secret that many women have established Botox as a regular part of their beauty routine, it has also become an increasingly popular option for men seeking a fresh, youthful look.
Botox is an excellent option for you if you have any of the concerns listed above. Neuromodulators are well-tolerated by most patients. However, some who may not be candidates for Botox may be able to reach their goals with Dysport or Xeomin. During your consultation, your nurse will assess your needs and concerns to determine the best course of action.
Your Botox Procedure
Neuromodulators require no preparation. When you arrive for your appointment, your nurse will sanitize your skin and begin the injection process. They will then ask you to make specific facial movements to assess your musculature and inject the solution into specific muscles. Treatment takes only about 15 minutes in total, and you will be free to return to your day immediately. Neuromodulators deliver a safe, effective, and convenient solution to dynamic fine lines and wrinkles. If you are interested in discussing Botox a board-certified nurse, contact us to schedule your consultation with Helltown Aesthetics.
Botox Recovery
Since its introduction decades ago, Botox has not only become a staple in facial aesthetic treatment for dynamic wrinkles, there are many other applications where this injectable is used. Since neuromodulators work by halting the ability of muscles to contract, any area on the body where muscle tightness affects appearance or function could potentially be treated with this neuromodulator.
Botox Results
You will begin to notice an appearance in targeted wrinkles one to two weeks after your treatment. Results from Botox typically last three to four months, or longer in some patients. You can maintain your results indefinitely with regularly scheduled maintenance treatments.