Wrinkle Relaxers
Botox
No matter who we are or how old we are, we naturally deepen the fine lines, wrinkles, and creases in our forehead every day. The simple process of contracting and relaxing the muscles in our brows and between our eyes makes us appear older over time. It's the muscles that maintain the creases and the fine lines; it's the muscles that, as they strengthen, create deeper and more visible grooves in the skin.
The muscles are the reason most of us find minimal success with creams and lotions because we're not targeting the source of the fine lines, wrinkles and creases. Cosmetic Botox works by relaxing the muscles in the brow and between the eyes, stopping the muscles from forming or deepening any more lines and creases.
Cosmetic Botox is the most highly sought cosmetic procedure on the planet. Its unrivaled success transformed the way people interact with signs of aging. Millions of Botox injections are performed every year, and the number of patients continues to grow. How could one product manage to do so much? Put simply, it works.
Nearly 90% of clinical trial participants found BOTOX Cosmetic improved the appearance of their forehead lines.
Treatment with Botox Cosmetic can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the forehead, including glabellar lines and crow's feet, as well as popularly known “bunny lines” or “wolf lines,” which appear around the nose. Botox Cosmetic has been FDA-approved to last three to four months, although patients regularly report improvements lasting as long as six months.
Receiving a Botox Cosmetic treatment takes only minutes and requires no anesthetic, although if you prefer, topical anesthetic options are available to minimize any discomfort. A small amount of Botox Cosmetic is applied directly to the muscles through a fine needle, with most patients reporting only minor sensations and/or discomfort during the short procedure. After the treatment, Botox Cosmetic begins to take effect within three to five days. Though most patients love their results, we always ask to schedule a follow-up for two weeks after the initial appointment so that any potential concerns can be addressed.
DYSPORT
We all deepen the fine lines, wrinkles, and creases in our brows on a daily basis. The fact is, those lines and wrinkles are created by our contracting and relaxing the muscles in our brows and between our eyes. As we age, we lose the collagen and fat which previously helped protect us from signs of aging. Dysport is a product that smooths the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines while still allowing natural movement.
Dysport is the “kissing cousin” to Botox and works the same way by relaxing the muscles in the brow and between the eyes, stopping the muscle contractions. It works quickly, with most patients seeing results in two or three days. It is a neuromodulator or ‘wrinkle relaxer’ used to treat the fine lines and wrinkles around the forehead, glabellar, and crow's feet, and is great for the treatment of “bunny lines” or “wolf lines” on the nose.
Dysport can be used in treating the DAO muscles that pull down the corner of the mouth, the masseter muscles to provide a more angular look in the jaw, and “necklace lines” in the neck to provide a more youthful appearance to the neck. Dysport is also able to be used to treat the fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth, and, in very small doses, can give a slight lift to the upper lip.
97% of clinical trial participants said, if given the chance, they would use Dysport again.
Dysport is also able to be used to treat the fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth, and, in very small doses, can give a slight lift to the upper lip. Dysport is FDA-approved to last three to four months.
Receiving a Dysport treatment takes only minutes and requires no anesthetic, although if you prefer, topical anesthetic options are available to minimize any discomfort. Dysport is applied directly to the muscles through a fine needle, with most patients reporting only minor sensations and/or discomfort during the short procedure. Dysport requires a higher volume of product compared to Botox; it takes approximately two and a half to three units of Dysport for every unit of Botox. At the same time, Dysport has a lower per-unit cost than Botox, so even though Dysport requires a greater number of units, it has a comparable rate to Botox. Dysport begins to take effect much sooner than Botox, within two days, and full effect within a week. Though most patients love their results, we always ask to schedule a follow-up for two weeks after the initial appointment so that any potential concerns can be addressed.