Botox
Wrinkle Relaxers
BOTOX® Cosmetic has become one of the most popular non-surgical aesthetic treatments on the market because of its many benefits. Many people choose to undergo BOTOX® injections because of their quick ability to subtract years off the appearance of an aging face.
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Quick Info
Wrinkle relaxers like Botox Cosmetic®, Dysport® and Jeuveau™ are quick 10-minute, in office treatments that provide dramatic results in a short amount of time.
They can be used to soften the furrows in between the brows or frown lines, the forehead creases, and laugh lines, sometimes known as crow’s feet. Within a few days we are able to take years off the clock in terms of active facial wrinkles.
The procedure is relatively comfortable as our expert injectors numb the area prior to treatment using the smallest needles and employ the safest techniques. The results are very natural without any loss of expression and generally last several months. Aside for some very temporary swelling and the possibility of subtle bruising, patients return to regular activity.
How Does It Work?
Wrinkle relaxers are as group of products that help to soften "active wrinkles,” which are the wrinkles that occur in your forehead or around your eyes when you clench those facial muscles. They work chemically by blocking specific nerve impulses to the muscles that cause these wrinkles. By blocking the nerve impulses, the muscles are unable to make a strong contraction, thus preventing the lines from deepening and becoming permanent wrinkles. It is important to note that we are not eliminating normal facial expression, just the deep lines that go along with the expressions that develop over time. The long-term benefit of this is that the lines will not imprint permanently into the skin.
How Long Does It Last?
BOTOX® Cosmetic typically lasts 3-4 months after the initial treatment, if properly performed using non-diluted new product, and using the correct dosage in the administered areas. The good news is after repeated treatments at our Bakersfield practice, the muscles tend to stay relaxed for a longer period of time, resulting in a longer duration of effect. It is important to see a properly trained professional to make sure you are not getting a "cut-rate" treatment, where the product is diluted or "spread out" over a large area. At Beautologie in Bakersfield, our professional injectors create the longest possible duration by utilizing a methodology that involves creating the optimal treatment in the area you are looking to improve.