BOTOX is a popular, safe, versatile, and effective cosmetic injectable. At Tarola Plastic Surgery in Murfreesboro, TN, we use this injectable to meet the needs of men and women who want to reverse aging, enhance their appearance, and achieve wrinkle-free skin. Results appear relatively quickly after the treatment and will last for several months.
How Can BOTOX Improve Asymmetrical Facial Features?
BOTOX is well known for its ability to smooth lines and wrinkles, but it also has some off-label uses that only the best and most experienced injectors should attempt. One off-label use for this wrinkle-relaxing injectable is the correction of facial asymmetry. Botulinum toxin A is the active ingredient in the injectable, which can be carefully administered into different muscles to balance the facial features and make them more symmetrical.
The active ingredients will temporarily weaken the muscles to address different facial features that aren’t symmetrical, including the eyebrows, asymmetry resulting from Bell’s Palsy, imbalances of the masseter muscles on the jawline, asymmetrical lips, and more. One of our experienced and skilled injectors can address your facial asymmetry with a customized treatment plan.
What Else Does It Treat?
Aside from its off-label uses, BOTOX is FDA-approved to treat visible expression lines, also known as dynamic wrinkles on the upper half of the face. We can use it to meet the needs of patients who want to smooth horizontal lines on their forehead, vertical indents between their eyebrows known as frown lines, and crow’s feet at the outer corners of the eyes.
Injections into specific muscles surrounding these dynamic wrinkles will relax them, which results in smoother and younger-looking skin for several months at a time.
What Should I Expect During the Treatment?
The treatment process is virtually the same regardless of why you choose BOTOX to reverse aging or enhance your features. When you arrive for your appointment, we will cleanse your skin to prepare it for the injection process. Then, we will administer the exact amount of product necessary to specific facial muscles based on your concerns and the injector’s judgment.
The treatment process is quick, virtually painless, and will be over in minutes. We can treat multiple areas during the same appointment, so you don’t have to schedule multiple appointments to achieve your cosmetic goals. When it’s over, we will provide you with aftercare instructions, and you can resume your normal daily activities.
Is There Downtime?
There’s no downtime after a BOTOX treatment. It’s known as a lunchtime injectable because you can return to work or your daily activities without any significant interruption. However, it is important that you follow the aftercare instructions to ensure the best results.
The Aftercare Instructions
We recommend that patients schedule treatments at a time when they will be able to keep their heads elevated for several hours afterward. It’s important to avoid lying down after your treatment, as doing so can increase the risk of product migration, during which the injected ingredients move to a different area than desired.
It’s also important to avoid strenuous activities for the first 24 hours, alcohol consumption, blood-thinning supplements and medications, and anything that increases your body temperature. You must also avoid touching the injection sites so they can heal quickly and you can enjoy your results as quickly as possible.
Am I a Good Candidate?
The best candidates for BOTOX treatments are patients over 21 who are in good health and want to prevent wrinkles, improve facial symmetry, or target visible lines and wrinkles on the upper half of the face. Patients should have realistic expectations about the treatment process and the outcome and be willing to undergo follow-up treatments to maintain the results long-term.
Ideal candidates should also have clear, healthy skin without any active infections in the planned treatment areas and be willing to follow all of the aftercare instructions.
When Will I See the Results?
After your treatment, you may see results within the first 24 to 48 hours. For some patients, it can take a few days to see visible improvements in the appearance of dynamic wrinkles and other treatment areas. However, you can expect visible results within seven days of your appointment and the best results within 30 days.
How Long Will My Results Last?
The results of a BOTOX treatment typically last three to four months. The longevity of your results all depends on how quickly your body metabolizes the ingredients. When you come in for your treatment, we can give you a better idea of how long your results will last based on the areas you want to treat. Most patients need follow-up treatments after three to four months to maintain their desired appearance.
Achieve Facial Symmetry and Relax Your Wrinkles
Whether you want to target asymmetrical facial features, visible lines and wrinkles, or a combination of both, we can design a customized treatment plan to help you achieve your cosmetic goals. We’ll answer all your questions about this product, make other treatment recommendations, and help you feel confident about the injection process. Contact us today at Tarola Plastic Surgery in Murfreesboro, TN, to schedule your initial consultation to learn more about this injectable and determine if it’s right for you.
