If you have fine lines, wrinkles, or skin that is less plump than it once was, botox may be the type of treatment that you’re looking for. It is an injectable treatment that requires no downtime and can smooth away those fine lines, wrinkles and give your skin back that youthful appearance. If this simple and effective treatment interests you, at ReflectionsMedical Spa in Cartersville, GA, we can help!
What Are the Best Treatment Areas for Botox?
This kind of injectable treatment works to treat various areas on the face. If you do have other areas of concern that are not mentioned, be sure to bring them up during your consultation and our experts will let you know as to whether or not those areas can also benefit from this type of injectable treatment.
Between the Brows
Over time, wrinkles that range from subtle to deep can develop between the eyebrow area and can give the appearance of aging. This treatment can work to smooth out those lines and give a more youthful appearance back into the face.
Frown Lines
Normally facial expressions like laughing and smiling can cause frown lines to form over time. This can cause the face to look more mature than many would like. This treatment can diminish the appearance of those lines and give you back a more youthful look even when you make facial expressions such as smiling.
The Forehead Area
Deep lines in the forehead can form for a variety of reasons as we age but they can dull that look of youthful skin. With this type of treatment, you will notice a drastic decrease in the appearance of those wrinkles, even the ones that can appear very deep.
The Brows
The brows can begin to appear to rest lower on the face than they once did as we age. This is completely common. However, this type of treatment can subtly raise those brows back up, giving the fresh, youthful and awake look without going under the knife.
Other Areas
There are other areas on the face that can benefit from this type of treatment including the chin area where skin can begin to look saggier than it once did. The cheeks and the areas around the nose that can sometimes develop deeper folds can also be treated. The treatment can smooth away the look of those signs of aging and give you back that youthful glow.
What to Expect During Treatment
After your first consultation, you will schedule a time to come into the office for your actual treatment once it has become clear what your expectations and goals are regarding this type of treatment. Once in the office, the skin around the area or areas you want to have treated will be cleansed just to make sure that no dirt, oil, or makeup is left on the surface of the skin.
After that, one of our experts will inject this treatment into those areas, and then that’s it! It really is that simple. After that, you are free to go on about your day as you normally would without any worries about scheduling downtime.
How It Works
Botox works by treating fine lines and wrinkles by plumping up the skin underneath those concerns. It can also work to raise the eyebrows by targeting the underlying muscles. The muscles themselves are targeted through injectable treatment to reduce the muscle activity that inevitably causes wrinkles and frown lines from the facial expressions people make in their daily lives.
Commonly Asked Questions
1. Will It Hurt?
No, unlike other treatments that are surgical or invasive in nature, you will not experience pain or discomfort with this one. Our professionals will make sure that you are kept comfortable throughout the entire experience. You do not have to worry about pain during this kind of treatment.
2. How Long Until I See My Results?
You will begin to notice your results in the 24 hours following your treatment but will likely still see more results in the 48 hours following your treatment. This type of treatment is going to work quickly so that you can see those results. Unlike other treatments that may take weeks for results, you only have to wait a day or so to begin to see yours.
3. How Do I Know This Type of Treatment Is Right for Me?
If you are somebody looking to smooth away fine lines or wrinkles or even to raise your brows, chances are that this type of treatment is one that you could benefit from. It works on all skin types. Just be sure to bring up all of your expectations, concerns, and goals during your consultation so that our experts can let you know whether or not this treatment is one that will meet your specific needs.
4. How Do I Prepare for Treatment?
With this type of injectable treatment and most types of injectable treatments, there is typically nothing that you need to do on your ned to prepare. You will simply show up to the office for your treatment and our experts will handle the rest. There is no prep work that you need to concern yourself with.
5. How Do I Care for My Skin Following My Treatment?
It is typically recommended that you avoid direct sunlight for around 24 hours following your treatment and if that is not something that is possible for you, it is recommended that you wear sunscreen. It is also a good idea to avoid exercise or other activity that may cause excessive sweating in those 24 hours. Other than that, there is usually nothing else that you need to worry about.
If there is something else that you should do or avoid following your individual treatment, our experts will be sure to let you know. They are there to make sure that you get the most out of treatment and are kept comfortable and informed throughout the entire process.
6. Is This Type of Treatment Only for Women?
No. This type of treatment is for anybody looking to smooth away fine lines and wrinkles or raise the look of their brows. Both men and women have benefitted from this type of treatment in the past and will continue to do so moving forward. It is for everyone!
7. What if I Have Really Deep Wrinkles?
Because this type of injectable treatment works to target the underlying cause of fine lines and wrinkles, you can still benefit from this type of treatment even if you feel that your lines or wrinkles are more severe or deeper than others. Just bring up these types of concerns during your consultation so that our experts can make sure you get the results you want.
8. Can’t I Just Do This Myself at Home?
Even if you could do this type of injectable treatment on your own at home, it is never recommended. Our professionals know exactly how to use this type of injectable treatment so that it is not only effective but safe. Attempting this on your own could cause permanent damage to your skin and muscles.
When it comes to injectable treatments of any kind, they are best left to professionals.
9. Is This Type of Treatment Safe?
Yes. This type of treatment is totally safe and approved by the FDA. Unlike other treatments that carry a variety of safety concerns, you do not have to concern yourself with safety when it comes to botox. It is a completely safe treatment option.
10. How Long Will My Results Last?
While this may vary from person to person depending on a variety of factors, on average you can expect your results to last for 4-12 months. If you do have more severe wrinkles or lines, the amount of time that your results are going to last may be shorter. On the other hand, if you have less severe lines and wrinkles, it is likely that you will keep those results longer.
Once you are evaluated by one of our professionals, they will be able to give you a better idea of how long your results will last and when you can have another touchup treatment to maintain those results.
11. Can I Have Touchup Treatments?
Yes, and many people do. Many who undergo this type of treatment find that they are so happy with their results that they want to prolong them. Once your results do begin to fade, you can have touchup treatments to keep those results!
12. Will It Dry Out My Skin?
No, there is nothing in this type of treatment that is going to dry out your skin. You do not have to worry about dry irritated skin after having this type of treatment.
13. Is There Downtime?
No. This is a non-surgical treatment option that requires absolutely no downtime. As soon as you have completed your treatment session, you can go on about your day as you normally would. You don’t have to worry about fitting downtime into your schedule.
14. How Long Will My Treatment Take?
This type of treatment is incredibly quick when compared to other types that may be able to give you results that are similar. Your entire session from start to finish will probably only take about 30 minutes or less.
15. How Often Can I Have This Type of Treatment?
This may be different from person to person but on average, you can have this type of treatment every 2-4 months.
16. Will It Look Unnatural?
No. This type of treatment is totally tailored to the goals and expectations of the person undergoing the treatment. If you do only want a subtle difference then that is what you will get. On the other hand, if you would want something more dramatic, that is also possible.
17. Can I Have Multiple Areas Treated During the Same Session?
Absolutely. This type of treatment is safe and effective enough to be used on multiple areas of the face during the same session. If you want a subtle brow lift and to smooth out some crow’s feet during the same session, that is possible.
Get Rid of Those Unwanted Lines and Wrinkles Today
Unwanted fine lines and wrinkles can be stubborn and it can take a long time to deal with them when you just rely on creams. With botox, you can see those fine lines and wrinkles smoothed away after just one session! You can also have your brows lifted to give that youthful glow back to your face.
