We all like looking young and vibrant as long as we can. Unfortunately, wrinkles and fine lines start to appear as we age. For some people, these undesired aging signs can even come as early as the twenties and early thirties. Fortunately, Botox/Dysport Cinco Ranch can be the perfect solution to eliminate the wrinkles and lines around your forehead, eyes, and brows. The treatment will help restore your younger and more vibrant face without surgery. But what is Botox, and how does it work? Does it have any side effects? Here is a look at everything you need to know.
How Does Botox/Dysport Work??
Botox is a neuromuscular compound that prevents muscles from contracting during facial movements such as frowning and squinting. The Botox agent is injected into the specific facial muscles with minimally invasive, tiny needles. Botox blocks the nerve signals between the brain and muscles, effectively treating the dynamic wrinkles resulting from facial movements. Botox is FDA-approved as a guarantee of it’s safety. Like Botox, Dysport is a botulinum toxin with similar composition and effects. However, it is more diluted, meaning you will need more during treatment.
Where Can Botox/Dysport Injections Be Used?
Botox is typically effective in treating (Crow’s feet) lines around the eyes, for headlines, wrinkles, and frown lines between the eyebrows. The injection can also be applied around the eyebrows to lift the brows gently, allowing you to look more rested and awake. Dysport eliminates crow’s feet, forehead lines, and the lines between the brows.
Can Botox/Dysport Be Used Together with Fillers?
Yes! Depending on your desired results, the doctor might recommend undertaking Botox/Dysport and Facial fillers injectables like Juvederm or Restylane. The combination effectively smoothens the wrinkles throughout the face and gives you a mini facelift without requiring surgery.
Are Botox/Dysport Injections Painful?
Unlike the relatively large needle types such as vaccination injections, Botox uses tiny and fine needles, with patients reporting little to no discomfort during the procedure. If you experience discomfort, gently apply ice packs to the injection site after treatment. You should also avoid rubbing the area to prevent the injected solution from moving from the targeted area.
Why Should You Have a Board-Certified Cosmetic Surgeon Perform the Procedure?
Your face has dozens of interconnected muscles. Therefore, while Botox has been designed to target a few of these muscles, the treatment will have an overall appearance of the entire face. To get optimal results, your doctor should have a deep knowledge of all the facial muscles for the correct needle placement and the precise amount of Botox. They should have extensive training in facial anatomy that makes them well-suited for Botox treatment.
Worried about facial lines and wrinkles? Botox and Dysport are effective and safe treatments to eliminate facial wrinkles and lines. After the Botox procedure, the results will become noticeable in three to seven days. These results will last for three to six months, which varies between individuals. This means you can return to your physician for a Botox treatment every three to six months to maintain your youthful look.
