Everyone’s skin changes with time. As you age, your skin begins to show fine lines and wrinkles, losing its tight, youthful appearance. Botox allows you to restore your younger-looking skin by smoothing those lines and wrinkles that form through facial expressions.
At Advanced Aesthetics in Las Vegas, NV, we provide patients with aesthetically focused Botox injections to restore smooth, fresh skin. Yearly, Botox ranks as the most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatment worldwide, recovering skin’s youthfulness through an easy, minimally invasive procedure.
What Is Botox?
Botox is a neuromodulator that uses botulinum toxin A to temporarily stop the chemical signals from nerves that cause muscles to contract. Cosmetic Botox injections relax the forehead muscles and the areas around the eyes that cause wrinkles due to facial expressions.
When you furrow your brow or smile, lines begin to form from your expression. Botox reduces the intensity of those movements in your face, smoothing the lines. Additionally, the treatment prevents new lines from developing or deepening.
We typically apply Botox to the upper third of the face, targeting horizontal forehead lines, glabellar lines, known as “elevens,” between the eyebrows, and crow’s feet around the eyes. These areas are among the first to form lines through facial expressions.
What Is Baby Botox?
The latest trend in Botox injections is pre-rejuvenation, also known as “baby Botox.”
Younger patients choose Botox to prevent dynamic wrinkles from forming through very low doses of the injectable.
The application of tiny amounts of Botox for patients in their 20s can slow the development of wrinkles in the first areas they appear, such as crow’s feet, glabella, and forehead lines.
What to Expect from Your Botox Treatment
All of our Botox treatments begin with a consultation to discuss your treatment goals, our recommended injection sites, and the amount of Botox you’ll need to achieve your desired results. We’ll also discuss your medical history and current medications to ensure Botox is your proper treatment.
Most patients can undergo their first Botox treatment immediately after their consultation. First, we’ll cleanse your face before marking your injection site. Then, we’ll strategically place your injections for optimal results.
Your entire treatment will only take a few minutes. Additionally, Botox injections don’t require any downtime, and you can return to most of your regular activities with some stipulations.
How Long Does Botox Take to Work?
Botox injections are not immediately noticeable. It takes time for the treatment to take effect and block your nerve impulses to the muscles.
The full results of your injections typically take 10 to 14 days to appear. However, many patients begin to see a change in the intensity of their facial expressions within two to three days.
You slightly expedite your results by performing facial exercises on the day of your injections. However, it’s important to note that you do not want to massage your face or wear headbands or hats on the day of your treatment to avoid diffusion.
How Long Does Botox Last?
Your Botox treatment can’t last forever. The neuromodulator’s effects eventually wear off, and the nerves will resume communication with the muscles.
Most patients enjoy their Botox results for three to four months before having another treatment. However, some patients’ Botox injections last closer to four to six months, while others’ results are shorter, lasting about two months.
Your body’s metabolism, exercise routine, and other factors can determine the length of time Botox lasts in your system. It’s common for initial treatments to last a shorter time than subsequent treatments.
What Are the Benefits of Choosing Botox?
The most notable benefit of choosing Botox is your treatment area’s smoother, younger-looking results. Patients love that Botox can restore their skin’s youthful appearance. However, the injections offer more than just this primary benefit.
Botox Treatments Are Easily Customized
Whether you prefer a more natural look or want to completely stop movement in your forehead, we can customize your Botox treatment to meet your aesthetic goals. During your consultation, we’ll discuss where you’ll benefit from injections, decide how much Botox we should use to achieve your desired results, and address any concerns you may have.
Botox Can Treat All Skin Tones and Types
Often, anti-aging treatments can only target specific skin. For example, some procedures aren’t safe for sensitive skin or darker skin tones. However, as an injectable, Botox is effective for all skin types and tones, men and women, and a wide range of ages.
Botox Can Reduce Sweat, Oil, and Acne
Fine lines and wrinkles don’t always mean that your acne days are over. Fortunately, the same action that Botox provides to reduce facial movement can also reduce oil and sebum production and shrink pore size.
In addition, Botox is a treatment for hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating. The injectable can keep your forehead sweat-free during workouts and your makeup from running down your face on hot days.
You can boost the skin-clearing benefits of Botox by scheduling a facial before your injections.
You Can Combine Botox with Other Treatments
Botox can offer dramatic results when combined with dermal fillers designed to reduce acne scars, fill in hollowed areas of the face, or fill in deeper wrinkles.
Additionally, you can combine Botox and other skin-restoring treatments like chemical peels or microdermabrasion. We can discuss the best treatment plan and schedule for your needs during your consultation.
Achieve Smoother, Youthful Skin with Botox Today
While aging is inevitable, wrinkles don’t have to be. At Advanced Aesthetics in Las Vegas, NV, we provide Botox injections to reduce wrinkles, smooth skin, and improve your overall appearance. Schedule your consultation today to learn how we can achieve your cosmetic goals with Botox.
