Growing old is inevitable, but looking that way doesn’t have to be. One of the first ways that age shows up on the face is through fine lines and wrinkles. Many of these are caused by the normal facial expressions we make throughout our day. BOTOX® treatment is specifically designed to treat these dynamic wrinkles and expression lines, smoothing out your face and leaving you looking younger and more refreshed.

How BOTOX® Works

The theory behind BOTOX® treatment is that if you stop the muscle movements causing the wrinkles, the wrinkles will fade away. This has proven to be very effective. Injections are made very precisely into the skin so that the surrounding area remains unaffected. Approximately 48-72 hours after your injections, the muscles will become much more relaxed.

Results with BOTOX® treatment typically last 4 months, at which point you may require touch-up injections. When the effects begin to wear off, follow-up treatments will be required if you do not want the dynamic wrinkles and expression lines to return. Many people report that fine lines and wrinkles eventually stop coming back as dramatically. This is because the face has been trained to relax.

Who Is a Good Candidate for BOTOX® Treatment?

This treatment is particularly good on crow’s feet, forehead lines, and frown lines (the ones that show up in between the eyebrows.) BOTOX® can be beneficial for both men and women concerned with lines and wrinkles in these areas. Although it may seem like a procedure only people who are “older” can benefit from, the fact is that people in their 30s and 40s or even younger can benefit as well. Many factors, such as genetics and sun exposure, contribute to when wrinkles show up. There is no reason you have to wait to be a certain age before you do something about it.

Benefits of BOTOX®

There are many reasons that people love this treatment so much. It is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures out there. Some of the highlights of this treatment include:

• You get dramatic results without surgery
• There is little to no downtime after treatment
• It is safe and FDA-approved
• Treatments are quick and easy
• Smoothing out frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead lines can make you look years younger

If you are interested in learning how BOTOX® treatment can help treat fine lines and wrinkles, the educated staff at Tarola Plastic Surgery in Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Hendersonville would be more than happy to answer your questions. Contact us today to schedule your consultation!

Nearly anyone over the age of 40 is looking for a way to battle against the signs of aging on the skin. Whether it is something as simple as looking for the best facial lotion for newly dry skin or considering a major treatment, such as a facelift, most individuals spend time thinking about what they can do to look their best. While nothing can stop the aging process altogether because it is completely natural and expected in the body, there are some options for improving one’s look throughout this time. The most popular minimally-invasive anti-aging treatment for the skin today is BOTOX® treatment.

What Is BOTOX® Treatment?

Although you have almost certainly heard of BOTOX® before, you may not know much about it, or you may have heard many myths and misconceptions swirl around it. Therefore, you may be hesitant to try it or may be actively wanting to learn more about it.

BOTOX® is an amazing treatment that can be done with just a few injections. You do not have to undergo surgery nor do you have to have extensive downtime. In just a few minutes, you can experience great effects and get right back to your usual activities without any need to recover.

How Does It Work?

Once the BOTOX® treatment is beneath your skin, it will immediately go to work on the nerves that control the muscles. Once these nerves are relaxed, the muscles can no longer contract or cause the skin lying over it to crinkle into a line. This treatment works powerfully on expression lines, which are the first surface-level wrinkles to form in your skin. You will notice these lines mainly when you are making a facial expression, such as smiling or frowning.

You can expect your treatment to last approximately three to four months. After this time, the BOTOX® will begin to wear off, and your expression lines will gradually reappear.

What Should You Expect at Your Treatment?

Your treatment will be fast and easy. After your treatment, you can go about your day, perform your usual activities, wear makeup and do anything else that is typical for you.

Because BOTOX® is such a safe, effective treatment, we recommend this FDA-approved treatment to many of our patients at Tarola Plastic Surgery in Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Hendersonville, TN who are looking for a minimally-invasive way to see younger-looking skin. Contact us today to schedule your consultation!