This tiny picket fence indented on my face made me look angry — a lot angrier than I actually feel most of the time. I use makeup every day to enhance my appearance. Is there really such a difference between that and the temporary aesthetic boost of Botox? However, there are things I was definitely in the dark about prior to my first appointment.
Since Botox is, of course, a treatment for wrinkles and fine lines, I initially figured a few injections would pull these unwanted imperfections right off my face. But as it turns out, for most patients, Botox is more preventative than restorative. Estee Williams, MD. Therefore, the earlier you get Botox, the more preventative its effects — hence the trend of getting Botox as early as your 20s.
With my limited knowledge of Botox, I assumed its miraculous effects would last indefinitely. And there are certain factors that may make Botox fade faster. Not unlike my approach to my first childbirth, I arrived at my Botox appointment with a dim notion that it might be painful, and a needle would probably be involved.
Despite the ice pack applied to my head, I felt pain for at least half an hour after my injections. I was also unprepared for the sound the syringe made as it plugged its contents into my skin: like crunching boots on snow or the signature crack of bending a glow stick. Not a sound you normally want applied to your head. Thankfully, however, this disturbing auditory aspect lasted just a few seconds. Thursday, March 8 th Ask a Question Request a Consultation. Latest News Did you catch Dr.
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However, when used for cosmetic purposes, Botox is given in very small quantities. This study found that serious adverse effects are more common after using Botox therapeutically in larger doses than for cosmetic purposes.
Because emotions like fear, anxiety, and depression tend to run through our forehead muscles, when we relax those muscles, we also inhibit their ability to transmit those emotions.
Fortunately, this is easily corrected by changing patterns of injecting. Most studies have looked at patients who have received Botox regularly for a period of ten years or more. Using Botox for wrinkles on your forehead is very common.
One benefit of using Botox over the long term is that it delays the appearance of the aging process. The American Migraine Foundation touts the benefits of Botox for treating chronic migraines. Some patients who received Botox regularly were even able to stop treatment without their migraines ever returning. Hayes at Bridgetown Aesthetics. Hayes will meet with you for your consultation.
He can answer any concerns you may have about the side effects of long term Botox use. Bridgetown Aesthetics in Portland, Oregon offers a wide range of non-invasive aesthetics treatments. Their professional team and comfortable environment will put you at ease and answer any questions you may have.
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