No Lines, No Worries, No problem.
Enjoy one of the least costly facial aesthetic procedures — with no downtime. Your quick and simple treatment provides dramatic wrinkle reduction results. See your frown and worry lines, lip wrinkles and crow’s feet disappear.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein that has been used therapeutically for over 15 years to treat a variety of medical conditions. Since 2002 it has been FDA-approved for cosmetic treatments. The lines that appear between your brows result from muscle movement over time. As we age the skin becomes less elastic, repeated frowning can result in moderate to severe lines between the brows. Many patients elect to use BOTOX® as a wrinkle-preventive.
BOTOX® works very differently than wrinkle fillers. BOTOX® blocks the body’s chemicals that cause wrinkle-causing facial muscle contraction. By preventing the contraction, you also prevent the wrinkle that comes from it. This works on many facial muscle activities, including:
- Frown lines
- Crows’ feet
- Worry lines
- Unbalanced brows
- Lines or wrinkles under the eyes
- Vertical lip lines – In conjunction with fillers
- “Bunny” lines on the nose
- Downturned mouth corners
- Low or heavy eyebrows (brow lift)
- Chin crunch (unconscious contraction of chin muscles)
- Neck bands (platysma)
- Eyelid twitching
BOTOX® Cosmetic is one of the simplest procedures with one of the most dramatic responses. You can expect to see results within days after your treatment. The appearance of the treated areas may continue to improve over time as the wrinkle relaxes and smoothes.
The Museum Spa & Laser Center may recommend BOTOX® injections prior to filler injections in certain areas of frequent muscle movement as this prevents “creasing” of the filler product. Combined use often prolongs the effects of both BOTOX® and your chosen filler as they work synergistically to fill the wrinkles and relax the muscles themselves.
BOTOX® is very often used to affect a “Chemical Brow lift” and can be accomplished with a few extra injection locations. By preventing the action of the muscles that push the brow down, the muscles that lift the brow up have more ability to raise the brow – in essence providing a temporary nonsurgical brow lift or brow balancing if one brow is lower than the other.
The Museum Spa & Laser Center has many years of experience. Only licensed and trained healthcare professionals have the experience necessary to administer BOTOX® Cosmetic. The Museum Spa & Laser Center only uses authentic BOTOX® Cosmetic at the full manufacturer recommended strength. This insures your safety and the results you expect.
You should expect to see immediate results within a few days, but normally the improvement will appear over the first week. We will assess your facial activity and make appropriate recommendations regarding your specific needs. The procedure takes minutes, and no anesthesia is required, but if you are pain sensitive we are more than happy to apply topical numbing. The discomfort is minimal and can be compared to a bug bite. You may resume normal activities and reapply make-up as needed. The most common side effects may include headache, respiratory infection, flu syndrome, nausea or temporary eyelid droop.
How will I look?
No one wants to have a Frozen Face without ability to create expression The skill comes in by being able to read the muscles you are injecting and to not over relax the muscle. In addition the counterposing muscles need to be additionaly addressed with Botox to create a natural even result.
How does the treatment work?
Botox® temporarily reduces the contractions of the muscles that cause wrinkles. By relaxing the muscles, the overlying skin becomes smoother. Several tiny Botox® injections are administered directly into the muscles that cause lines and wrinkles.
Is Botox® safe?
Botox® is safe and has very few side effects. Rare side effects include headache, flu symptoms and temporary eyelid droop.
Will there be any downtime?
You may resume normal activities immediately. Vigorous exercise or laying flat may be restricted for a few hours following treatment. Many clients undergo Botox® during their lunch break and return to work after treatment.
What are the benefits of Botox®?
Botox® has no downtime as opposed to other wrinkle reducing methods. Also, following treatment there is little to no pain or discomfort. Results can be seen after only one session.
How does the treatment feel?
The only pain or discomfort is a slight pin-prick sensation from the small needle injecting the Botox®. If necessary, ice or a topical anesthetic may be applied prior to treatment.
How long do results last?
Results of Botox® vary and can last up to four months. Generally, most people can expect three months of improvement. Treatments are offered every few months for maintenance.
Who are candidates for Botox®?
Candidates for Botox® injections are for ages eighteen and up who are interested in improving the appearance of their face. Many candidates are seeking relief from wrinkles and brow furrows.
Who should avoid Botox®?
Do not use Botox® if you have an infection where the Botox® will be injected, are allergic to any of the ingredients in Botox® or are pregnant. Some conditions may increase the chance of infection, so a doctor should be advised of your medical history before receiving Botox®.
What are the alternative treatments?
An alternative treatment to Botox® is Pixel Perfect skin resurfacing, which includes many types of laser therapies and chemical peels.
Is additional treatment necessary?
Generally, after three to four months, the Botox® effects will begin to fade and facial features will gradually return to their former state. Maintenance treatments are necessary to keep the effect of Botox® for long periods of time.
What are the limitations of Botox®?
The limitation of Botox® is that it is not a permanent answer to reducing wrinkles. Also, results vary and occasional problems with asymmetry may occur.
Who are treatments provided by?
Treatments are provided by fully trained and experienced Registered Nurses who specialize in injecting Botox Cosmetic and Physicians. Administration of Botox Cosmetic indictable is very technique dependent. To deep and you lose 90% of the efficacy, to shallow and you lose 90% of the efficacy as well. Be very selective of your choice in providers to ensure the longest possible lasting result.
Instructions before treatment:
Avoid alcoholic beverages and anti-inflammatory medications before treatment. Schedule a Botox® appointment at least two weeks prior to any special events to allow time to heal.
Instructions after treatment:
Treat any mild discomfort with Tylenol, and expect temporary swelling. If desired, an icepack can be applied after treatment. Do not massage the treated areas because it may migrate the Botox® around and create a different effect. It is generally recommended to remain upright for four hours after injections and avoid aerobic activity for a few hours.
What does Botox cost?
$12 per unit