Botox

What is Botox?

Botox is an injectable treatment that’s most frequently used for cosmetic purposes. Its primary ingredient is botulinum toxin and it stops your motor nerves from causing muscle movements that often occur involuntarily.

Generally, Botox stays active in the targeted muscles for around four months. Then, it naturally dissolves within your tissues and the results go away gradually.

If you’re happy with the results, you can schedule a round of follow-up injections at Temecula Valley Primary Care Physicians to make them reappear.

What are the cosmetic purposes of Botox?

Botox has both clinical and cosmetic purposes, but most people know it for its ability to treat wrinkles and fine lines. Dynamic wrinkles appear over time when you regularly work your facial muscles to smile, frown, speak, and make other movements.

Botox specializes in reducing these wrinkles and grooves, which include:

• Crow’s feet
• Frown lines
• Forehead lines
• “Cobblestone” chin dimples

Temecula Valley Primary Care Physicians team helps you explore Botox’s cosmetic uses and integrate them into your aesthetic treatment plan. You don’t need to worry about looking frozen as long as you get Botox injections from an experienced, trusted medical provider.

What should I expect while getting Botox injections?

You might feel a bit intimidated about getting injections in your face if it’s your first time trying Botox.

The injections usually take around 10 minutes to complete and aren’t painful because of the use of either ice or topical numbing cream

Since there’s no recovery time, you can return to work right after your injections at Temecula Valley Primary Care Physicians. You’ll see the results when you look in the mirror within 24-48 hours of your injections.

Am I a good candidate for Botox?

Botox isn’t for everyone, and your provider will evaluate you and ask questions during a brief consultation before your injections. Not only do they make sure you’re in good health, they make sure your goals align with the abilities of the treatment.

You might be a candidate to treat your dynamic wrinkles with Botox injections if you:

• Are over 18
• Are under 65
• Are generally healthy
• Have no active skin infections
• Have no allergies to ingredients in Botox
• Don’t have any conditions affecting your nerve function
• Have realistic expectations

Botox isn’t the only way to make your skin look better by diminishing the effects of aging. Your Temecula Valley Primary Care Physicians doctor can recommend alternatives like fillers, facials, or laser treatments that might be a better fit.

Botox can smooth out your wrinkles and shift your focus back to the facial features you like. To set up a Botox consultation, call Temecula Valley Primary Care Physicians or schedule an appointment online today.