Botox®

Botox, or similar products such as Dysport, Xeomin, or Jeuveau, will be effective approximately 3-4 months post-treatment. When Botox or similar products wear off, the muscles in the previously treated areas will resume normal function. Therefore, the fine lines created by your muscle moving will return.

Botox or similar products are for cosmetic use and approved by the FDA for adult patients only. You may be treated with Botox or similar products at any adult age, as long as you and your injector agree that you will benefit from the treatment.

After injection, you may notice temporary swelling, injection site bruises, or headache. Some patients report a temporary “heavy” feeling as well. On rare occasions, individuals can have other adverse effects from Botox or similar products, which should be discussed at your appointment with Dr. Ellen.

In order to see full effect, you should have treatments every 3-4 months with Botox or similar products.

Botox or similar products are medications that temporarily paralyze the muscle at the injection site. This allows the fine lines caused by muscle contraction to decrease in visibility.

Often, you can tell that Botox is counterfeit if it is missing the holographic image printed on the vial. A reputable, qualified, and experienced aesthetician will only use legitimate Botox.

Botox relies on diluted botulinum toxin to paralyze the muscles temporarily. It is safe to use and will not cause botulism, an illness that leads to respiratory failure.

Botox is created using a purified and diluted form of botulinum toxin. This causes temporary paralysis which softens wrinkles and fine lines in the face.

Absolutely not! Botox will smooth fine lines and wrinkles in the forehead, between your brows and around your eyes.

Placed in the right location with the correct dose, Botox can slightly lift eyebrows.

After Botox wears off, you will appear the same age as you did pre-treatment.

Botox does make your skin appear smoother, but this does not change the skin quality.

Botox can last up to 3 to 4 months in most patients.

50 years old is typically a good age to have Botox treatments.

You can go for a gentle walk after Botox treatment, but regular exercise can be resumed the next day.

Botox is not a steroid. Botox is a neuromodulator that works but blocking signals from the nerves to your muscles, resulting in the reduction of the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

No, botox is neurotoxic protein that is produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum.

No, botox works by preventing the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from axon endings at the neuromuscular junction. This relationship prevents muscles from contracting which reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Botox is used for the reduction of the appearance of fine lines and facial wrinkles. It can also treat muscular spasm conditions and prevent migraines.

It is recommended to not lay down for at least four hours after your botox appointment because the botox could diffuse to an undesirable area. Laying down may also increase risks of bruising.

Side effects of Botox includes facial ptosis/ drooping eyelid, feelings of heaviness, bruising, headache, facial asymmetry, drooling, swelling at injection site and pain.

You should know that botox may take more than one treatment to achieve your optimal results. Botox is a prescription that may need to be adjusted on an individual basis. You should be aware of the medications/supplements that you can take so that you can relay this information to your provider.

There has been evidence that botox can reduce the symptoms of sinuses such as sneezing, itching, nasal drainage and nasal blockage.

You should avoid wine the night before and the day of your botox appointment in order to reduce the incidences of bruising.

Yes, you may drink coffee after your botox appointment.

Botox may help the appearance of under eye wrinkles by injecting botox into the crows feet. Some individuals may be a good candidate of a small dose directly under the eyes.

There has been some evidence to show that moving your face after botox may accelerate the results of your botox treatment by one day.

- You should avoid lying down for four hours after your botox treatments. n- You should avoid alcohol for 24 hours to reduce incidences of bruising.

- You should avoiding receiving botox two weeks prior to an event. n- Pregnancy is a contraindication to Botox. n- You should not get Botox when you have excessive volume loss/ facial ptosis.