Over the course of a few decades, many have turned to BOTOX® Cosmetic injections to treat fine lines and wrinkles typically along the forehead, brow line, and mouth. As BOTOX® Cosmetic injections have grown in popularity due to its quick response time and confidence boosting effects, more and more millennials have been using BOTOX® Cosmetic injections to prevent the onset of wrinkles. If you’re curious about BOTOX® Cosmetic injections we’re here to calm your nerves and discuss every detail so you can feel comfortable when undergoing the procedure.
Ingredients Found in BOTOX® Cosmetic Injections
BOTOX® Cosmetic injections consist of botulinum toxin type A which is the main ingredient, as well as human albumin, the human protein found in blood plasma and sodium chloride. The combination of these three ingredients smooths the glabellar lines; these are the lines that make us look upset or angry.
How BOTOX® Cosmetic Injections are Injected
Injected into the muscles, BOTOX® Cosmetic injections work by blocking nerve impulses to the tissue. Because of this, muscle movement that controls the frown line is significantly reduced, thereby creating a smoother look.
Patients generally see major facial improvements over a few days but keep in mind, BOTOX® Cosmetic injections won’t fully attach to the nerve ending until two to four days post procedure. You’ll notice the full effect after 10-14 days. A good rule of thumb is to consider injections in full effect two weeks after the injection.
BOTOX® Cosmetic Injections are Completely Safe When Used by a Highly Trained Professional
It’s important to note that BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are an FDA-approved procedure that is extremely safe when used by a professional, like Nurse Injector Zara at our Cape Cod offices.
While needles do cause everyone some form of pain, the needles used for BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are extremely small, making the injection pain-free.
BOTOX® Cosmetic Injections are Temporary
This might bring some relief to those of you unfamiliar with BOTOX® Cosmetic injections. Lasting three to four months, BOTOX® Cosmetic injections can be lengthened or shortened depending on several factors including:
- Age: If you have less muscle tone than you could see results diminish much sooner.
- Smoking & Diet
- Skin Care: If you do facials, microdermabrasions, etc.
- Sun Damage
It’s not advised to have injections in the same area more than every three months. When you consistently treat wrinkles with BOTOX® Cosmetic injections, especially if the lines are very fine, the muscles on your face will relax which means the wrinkles won’t be as severe.
Dosage Varies Depending on the Patient
BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are priced per unit and depending on your needs, the price will range from patient-to-patient. The doctor will examine the depth of the wrinkles and how intense the muscles are. If you’re considering BOTOX® Cosmetic injections for the lines between your eyebrows, crow’s feet, and forehead, these will all be considered separate areas so your doctor will customize a plan for each section. While there is no set unit for each area, the crow’s feet are generally 12 units per side, frown lines are about 15-25 units and forehead lines are 10-15 units.
BOTOX® Cosmetic Injections Results Look Natural
This is always a major concern among patients, especially for those who have never received BOTOX® Cosmetic injections. While you may be wondering if your face will appear “frozen” or “shiny”, this is not the case. A professional BOTOX® Cosmetic injections injector such as the trained professionals in our Hyannis and Plymouth locations have years of experience and ensure BOTOX® patients in Cape Cod have completely natural results.
Do Not Exercise Immediately Following BOTOX® Cosmetic Injections
BOTOX® Cosmetic injections can move from the injection site if you take part in heavy exercise post treatment. It’s advised to avoid any strenuous activities or laying down after the BOTOX® Cosmetic injections.
Contact Cape & Islands Plastic Surgery for BOTOX® Cosmetic Injections in Cape Cod
If you reside in Plymouth, Hyannis or the surrounding towns in Cape Cod, feel free to visit us for BOTOX® Cosmetic injections treatments. To contact our board-certified surgeons located in Cape Cod, feel free to contact out Plymouth office at 508.747.1322 for BOTOX® Cosmetic Injections or our Hyannis office at 508.771.8967.
