Botox

The most commonly treated areas by Botox injections include forehead wrinkles, frown lines (or “11’s, wrinkles that develop between the eyebrows), droopy eyebrows, crow’s feet (wrinkles that develop on the side of the eyes), lip lines or smoker’s lines (directly above and below the upper and bottom lip), smile lines around the mouth, and chin or mentalist muscle (chin dimpling).

The needle used for Botox treatments is incredibly small. Some patients report feeling a slight pinching or stinging sensation at the injection site, but most patients do not report feeling any pain.

You will start to see results of your Botox treatment within 3 days. Your wrinkles will become more shallow and the fine lines will begin to disappear. In about 2 weeks, you will notice the maximum results of Botox, even on the deepest wrinkles.

Generally speaking, Botox injections last about 3 to 4 months. However the exact longevity of the treatment depends on the individual and specific factors, including the size and depth of the wrinkles or lines, the patient’s activity level, stress or illness, dosage of treatment and Botox tolerance. Some patients have seen results lasting 4-6 months.

Botox is an FDA-approved low-risk treatment. Botox injections are usually safe when you work with an experienced, credentialed provider, but some side effects include pain, swelling, redness or bruising at the injection site, flu-like symptoms, headache, nausea, temporary facial weakness or drooping. Adverse or allergic reactions to Botox are rare. Patients should not receive Botox if they are allergic to any of the ingredients in Botox, or have had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product. Dr. Martin will review all of your medical history and current medications with you during your consultation to determine if you are or may not be a good candidate for Botox.