Botox Injections

Botox® Cosmetic is the most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatment on the market. This neurotoxin is known for its ability to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, but it can also be used to treat excessive sweating and migraines.

When Botox® Cosmetic is injected into parts of the face or body, it temporarily prevents some nerve signals from reaching muscles in that area. This signal blocking effectively reduces muscle contraction so your muscles can become less stiff with time. Botox® is not a facial filler to fill in existing wrinkles, but rather a medication that relaxes the muscles creating those wrinkles. During treatment, a licensed medical professional will inject a tiny amount of Botox® Cosmetic into the muscle. It only takes a few minutes, which is why Botox® Cosmetic is often called the “lunchtime procedure.” There are many parts of the face and body where you can get Botox® injected. Some of the most popular areas for injection are:

• On the forehead to treat forehead and frown lines
• Around the eyes to provide a brow lift and treat crow’s feet
• Above the lip to provide a plumper lip or treat a smile with gum show
• On the sides of the nose to treat “bunny lines”
• In the chin to treat chin dimpling from appearing as an orange peel
• In the masseters to slim a wide or square jawline
• In the neck to relax platysmal bands (strips of muscle running from the base of the neck to the jaw)
• In the armpits treat prevent excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)

The injection procedure is safe, fast, and easily tolerated. There is no downtime, so you can return to normal life right away. Some may experience pinpoint bruising
that may last a few days but can be covered with makeup.

It may take a week or two to see the full effect of Botox® Cosmetic. You may also need to get reinjected after three to four months to maintain your results, although the amount of time varies from patient to patient.  Botox® Cosmetic is not the only type of Botulinum A toxin on the market. However, we have found through years of practice that many people do not tolerate other brands as well as Botox® Cosmetic. At Beauty Boost Med Spa, we strive for perfection and we want our patients to receive only the best products out there. We chose to use Botox® Cosmetic due to its consistent results and longevity.