Forehead creases, frown lines, and crow’s feet don’t necessarily mean surgery, but you don’t have to live with them either. BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are the gold standard in minimally invasive facial rejuvenation, delivering natural-looking, wrinkle-smoothing results with a quick, pain-free treatment. This popular treatment is customizable, reduces the appearance of dynamic wrinkles, and can even prevent new ones from forming.
If you’re looking to treat pesky fine lines and wrinkles while still looking like you, BOTOX® Cosmetic injections from our experienced aestheticians are an excellent addition to your aesthetic wellness routine.
Although BOTOX® Cosmetic is now a household name, patients seeking ideal results should choose an injector with experience and credentials. Our team of board-certified plastic surgeons and nurses at Aesthetic Surgery Centre & Medical Spa is here to provide custom, minimally invasive aesthetic treatments, such as BOTOX® Cosmetic. Choosing the Aesthetic Centre for your BOTOX® Cosmetic means you’re choosing safe, professional care with beautiful aesthetic results.
Our experienced aestheticians and master injectors are ready to help you smooth pesky wrinkles and look naturally rejuvenated with BOTOX® Cosmetic injections. Call Aesthetic Surgery Centre & Medical Spa today at (253) 627-2900 for the clinic, or (253) 284-9230 for the MedSpa directly. You can also complete the contact form to request a BOTOX® Cosmetic consultation and learn more.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is an FDA-approved cosmetic injectable of botulinum toxin, sometimes called neurotoxins or neuromodulators, used to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the forehead, between the eyebrows, and around the eyes. Used to treat what are called dynamic wrinkles, BOTOX® Cosmetic works by inhibiting muscle contractions underneath the skin’s surface.
BOTOX® Cosmetic has been an industry leader for over 20 years, delivering stunning results that preserve your beautiful expressions and features. Other benefits include:
BOTOX® Cosmetic is used primarily to treat the upper face, but it has diverse applications for aesthetic and medical purposes. Primarily, it is used for the following cosmetic concerns.
Years of facial expressions and squinting can leave you with vertical creases between the eyebrows, sometimes called frown lines, glabella lines, or 11’s. BOTOX® Cosmetic is a fantastic treatment for these lines, as it reduces muscle contractions while still allowing normal facial expressions, resulting in a smoother, more youthful appearance.
If those tiny lines around your eyes are making you look and feel older than you are, BOTOX® Cosmetic can help. Crow’s feet, sometimes called smile lines, are caused by facial expressions, sun damage, or genetics. BOTOX® Cosmetic smoothes these lines and relaxes the underlying muscle for a revitalized look.
If you have horizontal lines across your forehead when you raise your eyebrows or smile, you likely have forehead lines. BOTOX® Cosmetic is an excellent option for treating these wrinkles, as the forehead muscles can cause pronounced creases that detract from your appearance. Additionally, BOTOX® Cosmetic around the brows can have a subtle lifting effect, creating a more pleasing arch.
If your smile reveals too much of your gumline for your liking, a surprising treatment is available: BOTOX® Cosmetic injections. By placing a few injections on either side of the nose, BOTOX® Cosmetic relaxes the elevator muscles of the upper lip, allowing more of it to stay over the gum when you smile.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is also used to reshape the appearance of the lips: When injected in a precise location on the upper lip, it relaxes the muscle, causing it to “flip” upward for a fuller appearance without adding volume. Lip flips are often recommended for patients who want a fuller upper lip, but whose vermilion (the red part of the lip) is too thin for dermal fillers.
If you’re looking for a minimally invasive way to smooth fine lines and wrinkles without invasive surgery or a lengthy recovery, BOTOX® Cosmetic might be for you. Ideal candidates for BOTOX® Cosmetic injections have:
BOTOX® Cosmetic is widely celebrated for its safe, effective, and minimally invasive results, but it also offers another benefit: Continued use can actually prevent wrinkles from forming or progressing. This means that BOTOX® Cosmetic is also great for younger patients looking to prevent severe facial aging or delay the need for more dramatic anti-aging treatments, such as facelifts. BOTOX® Cosmetic is commonly injected in adult patients of all ages.
The best way to determine if you are a candidate for BOTOX® Cosmetic injections is to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced aestheticians. Call (253) 627-2900 for the clinic, or (253) 284-9230 for the MedSpa directly; or complete the contact form to request a facial rejuvenation consultation and learn your options.
Even if you’ve had BOTOX® Cosmetic injections before, it’s important to schedule a consultation with one of our expert injection specialists. They will examine your face to determine whether this is the best treatment for you and discuss your overall goals for your BOTOX® Cosmetic injections. They will also create a treatment plan for you that details the number of sessions, their frequency, and the amount of BOTOX® Cosmetic needed to achieve your results.
The BOTOX® Cosmetic procedure is very quick, with temporary discomfort that most patients manage incredibly well. To begin, you may be asked to arrive early for your appointment so your technician can apply numbing cream to the treatment area.
Once you are numb, your provider will make precise injections into the treatment area using a small needle. Most patients report feeling only a small pinprick. The injections usually take only 10–15 minutes. Once you are done, you may be given a cold compress to help with any pain.
BOTOX® Cosmetic requires little recovery, with most patients returning to normal activities within a few hours—for some, right away. You may experience some normal, temporary side effects, such as swelling, redness, or bruising at the injection sites. Some light, cold compresses can help reduce any discomfort from these.
To ensure the best possible results, our team will provide you with detailed aftercare instructions and BOTOX® Cosmetic tips, which may include the following:
Your bruising and swelling should improve after the fourth day of treatment, but makeup can be used if applied gently.
Initial BOTOX® Cosmetic results take about one to two days to appear as the muscles begin to relax, with full results becoming visible about one month after your treatment. Patients can enjoy smooth, wrinkle-free skin and expressive, natural features with BOTOX® Cosmetic, lasting up to four months.
FDA-approved values for moderate to severe forehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet include 20 units for frown lines, 20 units for forehead lines, and 24 units for crow’s feet. However, the exact number of units within these parameters varies depending on your needs.
Possible, temporary side effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic injections include:
These side effects are rare, and most are treatable and temporary.
Absolutely. BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are versatile and pair well with other minimally invasive or non-invasive procedures, including the following:
Dynamic wrinkles are caused by tiny movements and contractions from the muscles under your skin. The muscle moves and the skin above bunches and creases, eventually forming fine lines. That’s what neuromodulators treat; by freezing the muscle, these lines are less visible even when you make your normal facial expressions. In contrast, static creases are caused by a loss of collagen and elastin and are typically only treated with dermal filler injections, skin resurfacing, or surgery.
