Have your long work hours and hectic lifestyle wreaked havoc on your complexion, waist size, and overall health? Find out how you can tackle these concerns and more with IV infusions.
Botox® is a dermal filler that improves wrinkles and other signs of aging in your face. It’s one of the most popular cosmetic procedures we have at Skin Deep Laser Medspa. Unfortunately, many myths are floating around about Botox.
Our team of cosmetic professionals discusses the myths and facts about Botox in this blog post.
Too often we hear that Botox completely removes wrinkles; this isn’t true. It makes them much less noticeable and restores your youth. However, it can’t make them disappear.
Botox temporarily paralyzes your muscles around the injection site. This causes them to relax, making wrinkles less prominent.
Botox is derived from a bacteria that causes food poisoning. This can make some patients nervous about the procedure, and that’s understandable, but Botox injections are completely safe.
Botox is made from Clostridium botulinum. It’s found naturally in the environment and is safe to use in humans in small concentrations.
Another common misconception is that Botox is only used in cosmetics to reduce wrinkles. But it’s used to help treat other medical conditions, such as:
Your provider at Skin Deep Laser Medspa can offer you more information about Botox during your consultation.
You may have heard that Botox injections hurt and cause bruising. At most, you might feel a slight prick, similar to a mosquito bite. But in most cases, you don’t feel a thing. We can apply a numbing cream to make you more comfortable if needed.
Botox injections rarely cause bruising. Your risk of bruising increases if you take blood thinners, so let us know if you do. We may tell you to stop taking them a few days before your injections.
One of the biggest myths about Botox is that causes “frozen face.” It’s described as not being able to make facial expressions. Botox only paralyzes your target area, and you can still express yourself after your treatment.
Botox results can last for four to six months. After that, wrinkles may become more prominent, but they won’t be worse. They’ll look the same as they did before your injections.
If you aren’t happy with your wrinkles or other signs of aging, schedule an appointment at Skin Deep Laser Medspa using our online consultation tool or by phone. We serve all people in the Los Angeles and Pasadena, California, areas.
You Might Also Enjoy...
Have your long work hours and hectic lifestyle wreaked havoc on your complexion, waist size, and overall health? Find out how you can tackle these concerns and more with IV infusions.
There’s always a new fad in the skin care world. Microneedling, however, isn’t one of them. This skin improvement treatment is getting a lot of attention, so take a look at why you’ll be hearing more about it for years to come.
If some areas on your body retain fat despite all your hard work dieting and exercising, don’t despair. Fortunately, there's a treatment option that banishes your trouble spots safely and painlessly.
Proper prep for your dermal filler treatment will help you avoid or limit bruising. Here are tips on how to prepare for your treatment so you’ll come out looking the best you can.
Sun damage is responsible for at least 80% of the visible signs of aging. Find out about the available laser skin resurfacing systems that can restore your skin’s former glow.
Have you heard about the procedure microneedling with PRP, but you’re not quite sure what it entails and if you can benefit from it? Read on to learn about this innovative treatment combination that makes your skin look naturally younger and produces long-