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Botox / Filler Injection
Botox Injections
Botox injections is a quick 10-minute treatment, that allows temporarily relax the facial muscles that cause wrinkles in the forehead and around the eyes. You’ll notice a difference in just a few days. Your Botox injections will last you somewhere around 3-6 months, depending on how well your body reacts to the injection. Please note that Botox injections is not a permanent treatment; after about 3-6 months, your facial lines will gradually reappear and additional injections will be needed.
Filler Injection
Injectable dermal fillers can plump thin lips, enhance shallow contours, soften facial creases, remove wrinkles and improve the appearance of scars.
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Hyaluronic acid injections can be used to improve the skin's contour and reduce depressions in the skin due to scars, injury or lines. You can see potentially dramatic improvements for:
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Acne scars
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Cheek depressions
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Crow's feet at the corner of your eyes
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Deep smile lines that run from the side of the nose to corners of the mouth (also known as nasolabial furrows)
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Frown lines between the eyebrows
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Marionette lines at the corners of the mouth
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Redefining lip border
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Scars including burns, acne and those caused by wounds
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Smoker's lines; vertical lines on the mouth
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Some facial scars
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Worry lines that run across your forehead
FAQ
How Is a Botox Procedure Done
Getting Botox takes only a few minutes.
You won’t need anesthesia.
The provider uses a small needle to inject Botox into specific muscles with only minor discomfort.
How Long Does It Starts Effect
It generally takes 7 to 14 days to take full effect.
What To Avoid Before
It’s best to avoid alcohol starting at least 1 week before the procedure.
You should also stop taking aspirin and anti-inflammatory medications 2 weeks before treatment to help prevent bruising.
How Long Does a Botox Shot Last
The effects from Botox will last 3 to 6 months. As muscle action slowly returns, the lines and wrinkles begin to reappear and need to be treated again.
The lines and wrinkles often appear less severe with time because the muscles are shrinking.
Who Should Not Get Botox
People who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a neurological disease shouldn’t use Botox.
You shouldn’t have Botox shots if you’re allergic to cow’s milk protein.
What To Avoid After
Avoid rubbing the injection site for 24 hours so you don’t spread the Botox to another area.
Doctor may also tell you to stay upright for 4 hours after the shots and to take a day off from exercising.
