Botox has a long history of medical use and is approved by the FDA for cosmetic use. It has become a household name, with millions of people getting Botox injections each year to help fight the visible signs of aging, including fine lines and wrinkles. Explore how Botox in Murfreesboro can help you achieve your aesthetic goals at our Med Spa without invasive plastic surgery or lotions and creams that may never work.
Botox is the name of an injectable medication containing a small amount of botulinum toxin. The precise dosing and placement allow Botox to function as a neuromodulator. A neuromodulator blocks the nerve signal for muscle contraction. The form of botulinum toxin used in Botox injections is purified to meet medical control standards approved by the FDA and is not harmful when used correctly by your medical provider.
Botox blocks nerve signals to the muscles by preventing the release of a chemical messenger called acetylcholine. This allows the underlying muscles in your face to relax, thus reducing or eliminating wrinkles on target areas such as the forehead, brow, and around your mouth or eyes. Botox is also used for medical conditions, including muscle stiffness, chronic migraines, bladder issues, and excessive sweating.
Botox can also be used as a preventive treatment since it weakens the muscles responsible for dynamic wrinkles. For example, when you repeatedly smile, the muscles required to smile get larger, and there is a greater risk of developing dynamic wrinkles around the mouth and eyes. Botox can prevent the muscles from getting larger and stronger and thus prevent lines and wrinkles from getting more severe.
During your Botox appointment in Murfreesboro, our team reconstitutes the botulinum toxin in saline and injects it into target areas to improve wrinkles and skin texture. It can take Botox up to two weeks to take full effect and typically lasts 3-4 months. The drug is also commonly used off-label to soften neck bands, raise the upper lip, define the jawline, and help treat acne.
You may also request low doses, sometimes called “baby botox,” to achieve a more subtle result. This may be a good option for people without severe lines or wrinkles or young adults who want to prevent wrinkles. Typically, smaller doses have less duration of effect.
Botox can help relax the dynamic lines and wrinkles on your face for a smooth appearance. Dynamic wrinkles are caused by muscle movement, such as smiling and frowning. By relaxing the muscles in those areas, it can also help prevent new wrinkles.
The procedure is relatively quick and painless. For some people, the injection can take just a few minutes, and down time is nearly non-existent. With an experienced medical professional, the results should be natural and not result in a “frozen” or expressionless look. The most common side effect is mild bruising at the injection site.
Botox is not recommended for women in Murfreesboro who are pregnant or breastfeeding and those who have had a previous reaction to any botulinum toxin product or have a neuromuscular disease like Myasthenia gravis.
While there are ways to reverse the effects of dermal fillers, there is no way to reverse a Botox injection. If you are not happy with the results, your only option is to wait until the Botox effect wears off.
Most of your facial expressions are a combination of contraction in multiple facial muscles. Relaxing one to reduce the appearance of wrinkles or lines may impact how a different muscle motion appears on your face. Since Botox cannot be reversed, it is helpful to start small. Once the full effect of the injection is noticed, you can always add more, especially when you are getting it the first time.
Botox in Murfreesboro is a simple and easy way to reduce the appearance of dynamic wrinkles and lines around your forehead, between your eyebrows, or crow’s feet beside your eyes. Call today to schedule your consultation with an experienced and skilled medical professional who will answer your questions and offer the best recommendation to meet your aesthetic goals.
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