Our quick and painless Botox treatments can enhance all areas of the face, including wrinkles and gummy smiles.
The brilliance of Botox® (Boutlinum Toxin)
Since its first application in 1978, Botox® has evolved into one of the most popular cosmetic treatments. This dynamic treatment involves the direct injection of a purified neurotoxin called Botulinum into the treatment site, relaxing the muscle (controlled muscle paralysis) by blocking the signals from the nerves to the muscles and causing signs of aging such as drooping eyebrows, wrinkles, and dynamic lines to disappear. Botox® is the brand name of the drug botulinum toxin; other popular brands like Dysport®, Xeomin® etc. With the FDA’s approval of many cosmetic indications, injections are now used with much greater confidence.
The treatment takes just 10 minutes to complete, with the final results becoming visible in a few hours to three days. The peak effect is visible on day 7 after the injection. Though effective, the treatment is not permanent. Facial alterations are temporary due to the non-surgical nature of Botox. Depending on the treated area, the effect may last three, six months, or longer. To maintain the effect, you will need regular follow-up injections.
- Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, can be kept at bay for around 9 months to 18 months. The length of a Botox treatment depends on the individual.
- Headache prevention for people with chronic migraines
- A Botox injection to the jaw can relieve the side effects of temporomandibular joint disorder
The crucial factor in having a successful Botox procedure is the choice of practitioner. At DLC, all of our Dermatologists are expertly trained in how to deliver the safest and most effective Botox treatments to ensure all of our patients receive the best possible results!
