BOTOXยฎ Cosmetic
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BOTOXยฎ Cosmetic
Wrinkle Relaxer
AVERAGE COST: $200 โ $600
BOTOXยฎ Cosmetic reduces wrinkles and lines, giving the skin an even appearance by an injection that temporarily relaxes the muscles beneath the skin.
BOTOXยฎ Cosmetic Overview
BOTOXยฎ Cosmetic is an anti-aging skin rejuvenation procedure at Mountcastle Medical Spa & Laser Center in Northern Virginia that treats facial wrinkles without surgery.
Made under the name Botulinum Toxin Type A, this agent obstructs nerve impulses in the skin and temporarily relaxes the corresponding muscles. This makes the wrinkles shrink in size, resulting in a smoother, younger appearance. More than 6.1 million BOTOXยฎ injections were given in 2012. When done correctly and consistently by our highly trained injectors, BOTOXยฎ Cosmetic can eliminate the fine lines and wrinkles between the eyebrows and alongside the forehead.
Administering BOTOXยฎ Cosmetic
BOTOXยฎ Cosmetic is administered during an in-office appointment that typically takes about 15-30 minutes. The depth, length, quantity, and location of wrinkles vary for each patient. Therefore, the injection treatment, including the dosage and injection location, is tailored during the procedure. Patients will be marked for the specific areas on the face that are going to be treated. The injection is given through a syringe to localized areas on the face. Patients will feel a small prick as the needle inserts through the skin, but any pain or discomfort is controlled with a cold compress.
BOTOXยฎ Cosmetic results
What to Expect
At Mountcastle Medical Spa and Laser Center, we strive to make your BOTOXยฎ injections as quick as possible. After a plan has been devised during your initial consultation, the areas to be injected are cleaned with an alcohol swab. Accurate doses of the BOTOXยฎ are carefully administered via a small needle and syringe. The entire process from initial consultation to the conclusion of the BOTOXยฎ injections lasts approximately 15-20 minutes.
Immediately following a series of BOTOXยฎ injections, there will be some mild swelling and redness at the injection site. This will subside a few hours after the procedure. Patients can resume their normal activities immediately, but exercise should be avoided for a few hours. It is also recommended that patients keep their heads elevated for the first 8-10 hours.
Results
Results following BOTOX will become apparent within 4-7 days. About a week after treatment, patients will notice an inability to fully move portions of their forehead. With limited movement, wrinkles will cease to appear. The result is skin that appears smooth and soft.
Top 250 Provider
Thank you to our many loyal patients. Due to your continued visits and referrals to our practice, Mountcastle Medical Spa and Laser Center has been honored with Top 250 by Allergan. Diamond recipients comprise only 1% of all the practices in the nation. Top 250 practices are recognized as the top providers of Natrelleยฎ Breast Implants, Botoxยฎ, Juvedermยฎ, Latisseยฎ, and Volumaยฎ in the nation. This distinction signifies the large number of treatments performed in our Ashburn office located in Northern Virginia.
Faq
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BOTOXยฎ Cosmetic is approved by the FDA and has a long, safe history. It is administered in over 75 countries and consistently ranks as the most popular cosmetic procedure in America. However, even with its popularity, BOTOXยฎ Cosmetic is a drug and should only be administered by a qualified medical practitioner. Individuals who receive injections by someone inexperienced run the added risk of bruising, over-medicating, and ultimately, obtaining an undesirable result.
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In 2009, BOTOXยฎ Cosmetic gained competition when Dysportยฎ (abobotulinumtoxinA) was developed, approved by the FDA, and made available to the general public. Both drugs are used to relax the facial muscles that cause wrinkles and frown lines. Some practices lean towards BOTOXยฎ Cosmetic to address forehead lines while considering Dysportยฎ for crowโs feet. There has been much debate as to which drug is superior. Both have their advantages. Some distinct differences can be discussed during your consultation.
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Injectable fillers such as Restylaneยฎ, JUVรDERMยฎ, and Perlaneยฎ help decrease wrinkles by adding volume to certain facial structures, which creates the appearance of smooth skin. BOTOXยฎ Cosmetic, which temporarily freezes the underlying muscle, offers a similar result, with a different approach. A skilled practitioner will be able to determine if a filler material or a product like BOTOXยฎ Cosmetic would garner the best results.
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Individuals who wish to soften and decrease facial lines and wrinkles may be candidates for BOTOXยฎ Cosmetic. The most common age to receive BOTOXยฎ Cosmetic injections is between 30-55. However, it is also common for patients younger and older to receive injections.
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BOTOXยฎ Cosmetic is not a permanent fix. Results will last for several months โ sometimes longer โ but they will not last forever. Qualified injectors will tell you there is good news and bad news when it comes to BOTOXยฎ Cosmetic. The good news is, if you are not happy with your results, the results will only last a few months. Likewise, the bad news is, if you love your results (which most people do), the results will only last a few months. Regardless, many patients recognize even the temporary results are worth feeling and looking younger.