Botox & Dysport
Aesthetic Services
What is Botox
BOTOX, an FDA-approved injectable product, has been recognized by the medical community for years. Its active ingredient, a purified protein, is renowned for its efficacy in reducing facial lines and wrinkles. Approved for cosmetic use in 2002, BOTOX is particularly effective in addressing dynamic wrinkles like crow’s feet and frown lines by blocking nerve signals to targeted muscles.
Beyond its cosmetic applications, BOTOX is employed in various medical capacities. It is utilized to alleviate migraine headaches, manage eyelid spasms, and address symptoms associated with an overactive bladder. This versatile treatment, with its proven track record, extends beyond aesthetic enhancements to provide relief for diverse medical conditions.
How Botox Works
BOTOX stands out from injectable fillers as it doesn't add physical volume to wrinkles but instead works by preventing the facial expressions that lead to these lines. Administered by skilled professionals, like those at Skin Addiction, BOTOX effectively smooths the complexion without impeding natural facial expressions. This well-established injectable treatment has proven successful over the years in addressing prevalent age-related concerns for both women and men.
Expected Results
Following your BOTOX treatment, you can resume your daily activities immediately, although you might encounter minor, temporary injection site reactions like bruising, bleeding, tenderness, or itching, which are entirely normal and usually subside within a day or so.
It's important to note that BOTOX results take approximately a week to fully develop. The duration of these results varies, lasting between three to six months, contingent on your individual physiology and the specific facial areas treated.
