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Who is an ideal candidate for Botox®?
An ideal candidate for Botox® is someone who is unhappy with their facial ‘dynamic’ lines which are caused as result of facial expression. Most of the least resistant of these facial lines are located on the upper parts of the face. These areas are the lines around eyes, on the forehead, the brow, and crow’s feet. Ideal candidates can also be people who possess an aesthetically pleasing appearance when their face is relaxed but lose that appearance once they squint, frown or smile.
Further, Botox® is ideal for patients who are looking for a non-surgical solution to their wrinkles. Patients who fear invasive surgical cosmetic procedures tend to love the idea of Botox® treatments. Moreover, patients should also be mindful of their expectations from the treatment. Not all lines or muscle motion will necessarily be eliminated with their treatment. Some residual motion helps to prevent a mask-like appearance. Deeper lines which do not respond completely to Botox® injections may benefit from a filler such as Juvederm® or Restylane®.
Patients who are pregnant or nursing are highly discouraged from getting treated with Botox®.
Botox® works best on patients who are younger than the age of 65 however older patients also benefit for Botox® injections.
Recovery and Results
Similar to any injection-administered treatment, a Botox® injection carries the risk of bruising. Therefore, patients should take care to avoid any medication which can trigger bleeding or bruising during the injection for about one week prior to treatment. Moreover, since it is important for the injected Botox® to remain in the intended muscle, patients are instructed not to rub the injected area or do strenuous activities for about two hours.
The results achieved through a typical Botox® treatment last around three to four months. Most patients see a gradual return of motion to the relevant injected muscle as it begins to wear off and is an indication that it is time for the next treatment. Many patients comment that when they get their next injection before the previous one has worn off completely, the next treatment tends to last longer.
Further, Botox® is ideal for patients who are looking for a non-surgical solution to their wrinkles. Patients who fear invasive surgical cosmetic procedures tend to love the idea of Botox® treatments. Moreover, patients should also be mindful of their expectations from the treatment. Not all lines or muscle motion will necessarily be eliminated with their treatment. Some residual motion helps to prevent a mask-like appearance. Deeper lines which do not respond completely to Botox® injections may benefit from a filler such as Juvederm® or Restylane®.
Patients who are pregnant or nursing are highly discouraged from getting treated with Botox®.
Botox® works best on patients who are younger than the age of 65 however older patients also benefit for Botox® injections.
Recovery and Results
Similar to any injection-administered treatment, a Botox® injection carries the risk of bruising. Therefore, patients should take care to avoid any medication which can trigger bleeding or bruising during the injection for about one week prior to treatment. Moreover, since it is important for the injected Botox® to remain in the intended muscle, patients are instructed not to rub the injected area or do strenuous activities for about two hours.
The results achieved through a typical Botox® treatment last around three to four months. Most patients see a gradual return of motion to the relevant injected muscle as it begins to wear off and is an indication that it is time for the next treatment. Many patients comment that when they get their next injection before the previous one has worn off completely, the next treatment tends to last longer.