Over the last decade, Botox has been regarded as the best Neurotoxin Injectable in the
world. With many different treatment applications and several clinical trials, this Neurotoxin
can be used to address many of your beauty and wellness concerns. Learn more about
Botox in Fort Collins and what you can expect from this treatment.
How Often Can You Get Botox
Getting Botox in Fort Collins is one of many ways you can improve the appearance of visible
signs of aging. For Botox, the best treatment frequency is every three to four months. Three
to four months is about as long as it will take for the Botulinum Toxin formula to break down in
your body. However, although three to four months is the most common treatment
frequency, there may be factors that will impact the longevity of your results.
For example, people who have higher metabolisms due to increased physical activity may
have results that only last for two to three months. Ultimately, if you aren’t sure about the
best treatment frequency for you, you should discuss your treatment options with your
provider.
What Is Botox Used to Treat?
Botox is used to treat a variety of beauty and wellness concerns. On the face, Botulinum
Toxin can be used to smooth the appearance of crow’s feet, reduce forehead wrinkles, and
improve Glabella lines or frown lines between the eyebrows. This treatment can also be used
to correct Perioral lines and Bunny lines as well as dimpling on the chin, downturned mouth corners, and a Gummy smile.
In other areas of the body, Botulinum Toxin Injectables can be used to diminish tense neck
bands that may contribute to an older-looking appearance. This injectable can also be used
to reduce excessive underarm sweating, uncontrollable blinking, misaligned or lazy eyes,
chronic migraine, overactive bladder, and more.
Why Does Botox Work for Wrinkles?
Botox is an effective treatment for wrinkles because of the way the formula works to reduce
tension in facial muscles. Dynamic wrinkles are a specific type of facial wrinkle that is
caused when the muscles beneath skin tissue contract too often, which pushes loose skin
together to form lines and wrinkles on the skin. When Botulinum Toxin Injectables relax the
intense muscles in the face, the appearance of dynamic wrinkles is greatly improved.
That said, although this treatment can be used to improve the appearance of lines and
wrinkles, you do not need to be concerned about being unable to move your face or make
facial expressions. Because this treatment is injected into targeted zones of the face, it will
minimize exaggerated facial expressions while still allowing you to emote. You can also
continue to feel sensation on the face since Botulinum Toxin only affects motor neurons.
What Is Botox
Botox is formulated with a purified form of Botulinum Toxin. Botulinum Toxin is a microbe that
causes Botulism, a certain type of Bacterial Infection. The purified form of Botulinum Toxin is
safe, particularly in small doses that are used for beauty and wellness-related concerns.
If you have never used Botox before, your provider may request that you complete an allergy
test to ensure this treatment is safe for you. Allergy tests can be completed in about 20
minutes and can be done on the same day as your initial consultation.
What Can You Expect During Treatment?
During your treatment, several units of Botox will be injected into areas of the face where
there are visible signs of aging. The number of units required for your treatment will depend
on the severity of your concerns. It’s common to need between 50 and 100 units of Botox to
achieve optimal anti-aging results on the entire face.
Before Treatment
Before an injectable treatment such as this one, you will need to make minor changes to the
medications, supplements, and skin care products you may use. For example, to minimize
bleeding and bruising, it’s recommended to discontinue the use of Blood-thinning substances
such as Aspirin, Ginkgo, or even Ibuprofen for at least three to five days.
After your treatment, it’s best to avoid massaging any area of the face where the Botulinum Toxin has been injected. This means you should not rub, scrub, or stretch your facial muscle for at least 24 hours, as this will prevent the formula from spreading to unwanted areas of the face. You should try to sleep on your back with your head slightly elevated for the first one to two days.
Who Are Ideal Candidates?
Candidates for this treatment are ideally those who have mild to moderate visible lines and
wrinkles on the face that are caused by dynamic wrinkles. Ideal candidates are not pregnant
and are not allergic to the active ingredients in the treatment.
Botox is a treatment that is well known for reducing the appearance of visible signs of aging
and improving conditions such as migraines, overactive bladder, and excessive sweating.
The ideal treatment frequency for this neurotoxin injectable is three to four months, but some
people may require this treatment more or less frequently.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
