BOTOX® Plastic Surgeon In Gainesville, FL
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Noticeable lines around the eyes, on the forehead, and between the eyebrows can make us appear tired, worried, angry, and stressed. Only BOTOX® Cosmetic offers an FDA-approved solution that temporarily improves the appearance of moderate-to-severe frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead lines in adults. Quick, relatively painless, BOTOX® injections offer real, predictable, and subtle results that make it one of the most popular and well-known cosmetic treatments in the United States.
Our skin care specialists offer years of combined experience in the fields of aesthetics and plastic surgery and are available to handle all of your facial rejuvenation needs. Contact us today to learn more about BOTOX® Cosmetic and to schedule aesthetic treatments.
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What Is BOTOX®?
BOTOX® is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for temporarily improving the appearance of moderate-to-severe frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead lines in adults. As with other cosmetic botulinum toxin therapy treatments or cosmetic fillers, BOTOX® is formulated with onabotulinumtoxinA, which works to help diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles by paralyzing underlying muscles. BOTOX® treatment is prized for its minimal downtime, fast-appearing results, and predictable, subtle improvements that appear natural. Contact John W. Tyrone, MD, PLLC, Plastic Surgery today to learn more about our available skin care treatments and to schedule an appointment for treatment with BOTOX®.
How Does BOTOX® Work?
BOTOX® is an injectable neuromodulator that relaxes nerve-muscle imbalances. Wherever BOTOX® is injected, the underlying muscles temporarily stop moving, causing wrinkles and fine lines to stop forming. BOTOX® Cosmetic is administered during an in-office appointment that takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. The injection location and dosage are dictated by several factors unique to each patient. The depth, length, quantity, and location of wrinkled and fine lines vary from patient to patient. The injection is performed using a syringe to localize areas on the face. Patients often report feeling little or no pain as the needle enters through the skin. However, the treatment areas may be numbed about 10 minutes before the injections with topical anesthesia.
BOTOX® Aftercare
The primary goal of BOTOX® aftercare is to encourage optimal treatment results. Proper aftercare can likewise decrease the possibilities of bruising and other potential side effects. Generally, on the day a patient receives treatment, they should gently exercise their face; relax for the rest of the day; maintain a normal heart rate; avoid touching, rubbing, or exerting physical pressure on the affected area; and leave the treated area alone. BOTOX® injections don’t require any recovery time, and, therefore, patients may resume their usual activities directly after their appointment. However, patients should wait at least 24 hours after injections to exercise, go makeup-free for at least 24 hours, sit up for the first 4 hours after the injection, and consult their physician about resuming any regular medications. Patients will receive complete aftercare instructions during their appointment.
Jeuveau®
Jeuveau® is a brand name for a neurotoxin, like Botox or Dysport, used to temporarily reduce the appearance of moderate-to-severe lines and wrinkles on the forehead, glabella (the eleven lines in between the eyebrows), and crow’s feet ( wrinkles around the outer corners of the eyes). The active ingredient in this FDA-approved neurotoxin is prabotulinumtoxinA, or a type of botulinum toxin type A. This medication temporarily blocks nerve signals in the muscles at the site of injection, inhibiting the release of a neurotransmitter that contracts the muscles. In reducing muscular tension and activity, Jeuveau smooths wrinkles and lines in the upper third portion of the face caused by smiling, squinting, or frowning, among other repeated facial expressions. Contact John W. Tyrone, MD, PLLC, Plastic Surgery, to schedule your Jeuveau appointment today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. BOTOX® is a highly purified toxin that temporarily erases or reduces horizontal forehead lines, vertical frown lines, and crow’s feet. The injections slow muscles that contract hundreds of times each day and eventually etch lines and wrinkles into the skin. BOTOX® disrupts nerve stimulation of muscles that cause excess facial expressions. As a result, when the muscles relax, the lines and wrinkles diminish. In addition to treating frown lines located in between the eyebrows, forehead lines, and crow’s feet, BOTOX® lifts the corners of the mouth that descend with age, soften smoker’s lines around the mouth, blur vertical neck lines, and even out chins with a “pincushion” appearance.
The ideal age to start using BOTOX® varies from person to person. Receiving treatment with BOTOX® is much more about anatomy, genetic factors, and environmental factors than it is about chronological age. Among the most popular uses for this cosmetic injection, preventative BOTOX® can be used in patients over the age of 18 to help prevent the formation of wrinkles and fine lines. When you smile or frown, lines may develop during the expression and generally go away when the face is relaxed. When lines remain on a face at rest, this is an ideal time to consider receiving initial treatments with BOTOX®. To learn more about preventative BOTOX® treatment and to schedule an appointment, contact us today.
Each patient is different, and, as a result, the length of time results from BOTOX® injections last varies from person to person. Depending on the problem area treated, the effect may last longer or shorter than the average. To maintain the effects of BOTOX®, patients require follow-up injections. In general, results from BOTOX® can be seen within 1–5 days following treatment and may last for 3–6 months with no downtime or surgery and little-to-no discomfort. Some patients may even enjoy treatments every three months, while others schedule additional treatments every 4–6 months.
Yes! BOTOX® injections are relatively safe when performed by experienced skin care professionals. BOTOX® is approved by the FDA and has a long, trusted history in the cosmetic community. However, despite its popularity and long history of use, BOTOX® should only be administered by a qualified practitioner. Patients who receive injections by an inexperienced provider risk bruising, over-medicating, and ultimately, experiencing undesirable results. BOTOX® side effects are rare and temporary. However, potential side effects may include brief, mild drooping of the eyelids or eyebrows, slight bruising at the injection site, and headaches. Patients who may not be candidates for BOTOX® include those with known allergies to BOTOX® or any of its ingredients, pregnant or lactating women, and those with a skin infection at the planned injection site. Contact our office today to learn more.