The development of fine lines and wrinkles is inevitable as we age. While you may not be able to completely prevent the formation of fine lines, there are a few things you can do to minimize the appearance of these wrinkles.
One popular solution to your fine lines is Botox, an FDA-approved injectable that minimizes the signs of aging. At Chetco Medical and Aesthetics, we can help with this simple treatment.
If you are wondering about the Botox benefits, here is what you need to know!
What is Botox?
Before you sign up for Botox, you may wonder exactly what this treatment is and how it can help you. Botox is approved by the FDA for the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles, but how does it work? It helps to have a thorough understanding of where wrinkles come from before you can understand how Botox benefits the skin.
The Formation of Dynamic Wrinkles
Dynamic wrinkles are the most common type of wrinkles you will encounter as you age. You likely make some of the same expressions repeatedly when you smile, frown, or laugh. Muscles in the face contract to form these expressions, and they perform the same action many times throughout your life, creating patterns in the skin.
Dynamic wrinkles are caused by the groove in the skin that accompanies some of these common facial expressions. The more you make them and the more time passes, the more prominent the lines will become.
How Botox Treats Dynamic Wrinkles
You may also hear Botox referred to by its scientific name, onabotulinum toxin A, which providers often call it. It is a neuromodulator that impacts the muscles of the face. This sets it apart from some of the other injectables that have similar effects.
It works through small injections that are targeted at the muscles responsible for your fine lines. The injections block the nerve impulses that cause the muscle to contract, allowing it to relax and cease movement. The result is that the skin over the top of the muscle smooths itself, and the appearance of fine lines minimizes.
Botox treats many of the most common lines on the face, including:
- Forehead lines
- Frown lines (also called glabellar lines, located between the eyebrows)
- Crow’s feet (around the eyes)
If you have lines in any of these areas, you may be an ideal candidate for Botox regardless of your age.
Botox Benefits
Before you contact Chetco Medical and Aesthetics, it can be helpful to know exactly what the benefits of Botox are besides a reduction in your fine lines and wrinkles. There are many advantages to this treatment to impact the signs of aging on the skin.
First and foremost, it is a minimally invasive treatment. Botox does not require you to undergo general anesthesia like you would with more extreme treatments, such as a facelift. It requires just a few minutes of treatment time, allowing you to get back to your busy day. Most of the time, we can administer Botox in less than half an hour.
Another benefit of Botox is the lack of downtime. You can come in for your appointment and head right back to the office. You won’t need to rest or recuperate from your injections. There is also no social downtime as there can be with other treatments like microneedling.
Last but not least, the results tend to be quite long-lasting. This minimizes the number of sessions you will need each year and allows you to work Botox into a busy schedule.
Botox Results
What can you expect from the results of your Botox treatment? Most patients are pleased to learn that they may start to see the effects of these injectables in the first week following their treatment. However, optimal effects are seen at the 30-day mark.
You can enjoy the lasting Botox benefits for quite a while before a touch-up session is required. Results are typically visible for two to six months. The average length of time that treatment will last is between three to four months.
At this point, you may want to come back to have another series of injections administered to maintain your gains in achieving more youthful skin.
Ideal Candidate for Botox
Are you the ideal candidate for a Botox treatment session? We believe that each of our patients is unique, so we take the time to give you a personalized consultation before we recommend any course of treatment.
Our specialists will conduct a thorough examination of your skin and listen to your aesthetic goals before developing a customized treatment plan for you.
However, many people can benefit from a Botox session. Botox can be administered to both men and women who are experiencing the signs of aging on the face.
You can receive your first session whenever you start to notice the appearance of fine lines. More often, we are seeing younger patients who may only be in their early thirties and want to combat the first telltale signs of aging.
Book Your Consultation
When you are ready to experience the benefits of Botox for your aging skin, you need to set up a consultation with our expert staff at Chetco Medical and Aesthetics in Gold Beach, OR.
We can offer you the right advice about how to minimize aging with these injectables, as well as quality skin care to maintain your results. Give us a call today to learn more about how we can help you with dynamic wrinkles and minimize the effects of aging!