What Is Aesthetic Botox?
Neuromodulators (Botox/Nuceiva/Dysport) are one of the most common injection therapy for aesthetic medicine today.
It is the use of botulinum toxin (Botox, Nuceiva, Dysport) to treat or prevent fine lines and wrinkles. Treatment areas can vary, but they are most notably in the face and neck.
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How does Botox work?
Botox works by relaxing muscle movements to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. This is done by injecting the neuromodulator into the muscle causing the line. The neurotransmitter that tells the muscle to contract will be blocked, resulting in the relaxation of the muscle.
Relaxing the muscle will stop the skin from wrinkling and causing lines.
Where is botox injected & how much will be injected?
Neuromodulators can treat:
- Forehead lines
- Frown lines (the 11’s)
- Crow’s feet
- Bunny lines
- Gummy smile
- Lip lines
- Masseters (jaw slimming)
- Platysma (neck smoothing)
- Brow lift
- Chin dimpling
How long do neuromodulators last?
How long Botox treatment lasts differs from person to person. This is dependent on how fast you metabolize any medication, supplement, or food. The therapeutic effects will typically last around 3-6 months, but for some patients it will only last 1 – 2 months.
Some areas will last longer than others. It is dependent on how often that muscle is used. For areas of more movement (e.g. lips and jaw muscles), the neuromodulator effects are shorter compared to areas of less movement (e.g. forehead).
It’s important to note, neuromodulator treatments are cumulative. Meaning the more you maintain it, the longer it will last. We recommend not letting the effects completely fade prior to coming back for another round of treatments. If you can keep the muscles constantly in a relaxed state, you will have better long term results.