Do you struggle with trying to find ways to smooth away fine lines and wrinkles? Do you find that pricey creams and serums just aren’t cutting it? If so, you may want to take a look at botox. It is a quick treatment that can effectively smooth away fine lines and wrinkles without painful surgeries or downtime. If you want to be free of unwanted wrinkles, here at LA Plastic Surgery in Las Angeles, CA, we can help!
Who Is a Good Candidate for Botox Treatments?
Because this treatment works on all skin tones and types, this treatment is one that most people can benefit from if they struggle with fine lines and wrinkles they would rather not have. Regardless of your age, this treatment may be able to help you get rid of unwanted fine lines and wrinkles in a number of areas without painful surgeries.
You will have an initial consultation with our experts who will answer all of your questions, address all of your concerns and determine whether or not this is a good treatment option for you to consider.
How It Works
This treatment is an injectable treatment option that works by addressing the underlying issue that causes wrinkles which is the muscle. The treatment works to paralyze the muscle, relaxing it and effectively smoothing away the surface wrinkles. It does this without invasive treatments. It is simply an injection that works quickly and can give you the results you want!
Treatable Areas
There are a lot of areas that are generally prone to wrinkles that this treatment can be used on.
The Forehead
A major area for wrinkles to begin forming is on the forehead, due to the facial expressions that we all make on a daily basis. This treatment can effectively smooth away even deeper wrinkles in this area, sometimes taking years off of your appearance. Again, it does all of this without any surgery!
Around the Eyes
Wrinkles that develop around the eyes, sometimes known as “crow’s feet”, can be stubborn and usually don’t fade using creams and serums. This treatment can successfully smooth out those wrinkles, giving you brighter, more youthful eyes!
Around the Mouth
There are a number of areas around the mouth that are prone to wrinkles including the outer corner, sometimes referred to as “marionette lines.” Other wrinkles can form above the upper lip. Both of these areas can be successfully treated using this injectable treatment option and smooth away those lines and wrinkles, often making you look much younger quickly.
The Brows
Do you feel that your brows are lower than they once were? Or, perhaps you want to just give your brows a bit of a lift. This treatment can help. It can bring the brows back to where they used to be or even lift them a bit further for a more awake, vibrant look.
Around the Nose
These lines and wrinkles can sometimes be called “bunny lines” and are basically the lines around the lower nasal area. They can also be successfully smoothed away using this treatment option. It can give you cleaner expressions that can also help you look much younger without facelifts or other painful surgeries.
The Neck & Jawline
This area is also prone to wrinkles but those lines and wrinkles are no match for this treatment. It can smooth away the lines and wrinkles along the jawline or on the neck area.
Between the Brows
Wrinkles between the brows sometimes called “frown lines” are another one of the first places that wrinkles seem to form. In this region, those wrinkles can become deep quickly. This treatment can smooth away those lines and wrinkles making you look more rested and youthful.
Other Areas
If you do have other areas of concern in regards to lines and wrinkles, please bring up those areas during your consultation so that our experts can let you know if those areas can also benefit from this treatment option. There have been other areas that have been successfully treated using this injectable treatment option including the hands.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does It Hurt?
No, this is not a surgical treatment or one that is overly invasive. It is simply an injection that does not cause pain. Our professionals ensure that you are completely comfortable from the start of this treatment until the end. If the fear of pain is holding you back from giving this treatment a try, do not let it as there is no pain involved!
2. Is This a Safe Treatment Option?
Absolutely. You should have no concern for your safety in regards to this treatment as it is totally safe. It is actually one of those studied and researched treatments of its kind. You and your skin are in good hands with this treatment option.
3. Can It Cause Damage to My Skin?
No, this treatment will not cause any damage to your skin. It works by treating the underlying issue that causes wrinkles on the surface of the skin. It is not going to cause any damage to your skin. It will simply smooth away any unwanted fine lines or wrinkles.
4. Will It Look Unnatural?
No, our experts are highly skilled at exactly how to use this treatment option so that it simply smooths away the fine lines and wrinkles. You will not look any different other than those lines and wrinkles will be smoothed away. It will not look unnatural or like “you have had work done.”
5. Is This a Treatment That Is Only for Women?
Absolutely not! This treatment is for any person who has unwanted wrinkles around their eyes, their mouth, the forehead, the nose, and other areas. It works for most skin tones and types so both men and women can both enjoy smooth skin where they used to have wrinkles thanks to this amazing treatment option.
6. How Do I Get Ready for My Treatment Session?
After your consultation, you just need to set aside a time to come in for your treatment session. Basically, you just need to show up for your appointment time and let our experts take care of everything else. There is not any prep work that you need to be concerned with on your end. We will take care of everything.
7. How Long Will My Treatment Session Take?
These treatment sessions do not take a long time, especially when you take into consideration the amount of time other treatments that can yield similar results take. From start to finish, this treatment will not take longer than 30 minutes. That’s just 30 minutes to smooth, wrinkle-free skin which is just another reason why this treatment is such a popular one.
8. Is There Downtime Involved After My Treatment Session?
Not at all! As soon as you are done with your injectable treatment session and our experts have properly answered all of your questions and concerns, you are free to go on about your day. With a few restrictions in those 24 to 48 hours following your treatment session, you can resume your daily activities as soon as your treatment has ended. There is absolutely no downtime involved!
9. When Will I See My Results?
Some of your results will begin to be visible in the 24 to 48 hours following your treatment session but it can take up to 30 days before you are able to see the full spectrum of your results. However, this may vary from person to person depending on age and the severity of the wrinkles you have had treated. Either way, you get to see your amazing results very quickly!
10. How Often Can I Have This Treatment?
This will vary depending on how long your results last and it is important to listen to the advice of experts on when you should wait for your next treatment session as the results could end up looking unnatural if you do not. Most people can safely have this treatment option every 4 to 6 months. Some people do like to have “touch-up” treatments sometimes to maintain their incredible results.
11. How Long Will My Results Last?
The majority of people who opt to have this type of treatment notice their results lasting for 4 to 6 months but some people can see their results lasting for up to a year. This will all depend on your age and other factors. Either way, once you do begin to notice that your results are fading, it is likely that you can come in for another treatment session.
12. Can I Have Multiple Areas Treated During the Same Treatment Session?
Absolutely! This treatment is gentle and safe enough to have multiple areas treated during the same session. If you would like to have wrinkles on your forehead and around your mouth treated, both can be done in the same session. Just let our experts know about all of your areas of concern so they can help you achieve the look that you want without surgery!
13. Does This Really Work?
Yes, this is not just another passing trend that makes claims that it cannot follow through with. This treatment has been around for a long time and has successfully smoothed away a ton of wrinkles! All you need to do if you are skeptical is take a look at some before and after pictures. The treatment works and has a lot of science and research to back it up.
14. How Many Injections Will I Need?
This will vary depending on the area you wish to have treated and how severe the wrinkles in that region are. Most areas tend to receive a different amount of injections to successfully treat. Once our staff knows about your goals and concerns, they will be able to let you know how many injections you will need to receive in order to get your desired results. It is probably not as many as you may think!
Have Smooth, Younger-Looking Skin Today Without Any Surgery
If you are ready to take the step to get rid of any unwanted wrinkles without facelifts or other forms of surgery, botox can help. It is a wonderful treatment option for any person who wants to deal with wrinkles on their forehead, around the mouth, around the eyes, and other areas. It can make you look much younger without any pain. Come see us today at LA Plastic Surgery in Las Angeles, CA to get the look you want!