Throughout the years, your face begins to show signs of aging in the form of wrinkles and fine lines. Many of these come from constant facial expressions that leave creases on the skin such as laughing, growing, and even smiling. While these wrinkles and lines are inevitable and happen for everyone eventually, botox treatment can help eliminate and reverse these imperfections.
Our experienced and certified team at Revive Clinic understands botox treatment and the many benefits that it can bring to you. You’ve probably heard of botox before, however, how much do you understand the process and how it works? We’re here to help answer common questions when it comes to this FDA-approved treatment so that you can decide for yourself whether botox treatment is right for you.
What is Botox?
Botox treatment is a minimally invasive and FDA-approved procedure that helps correct and reduce wrinkles and facial lines that form over time. When you laugh, smile, frown or use your facial muscles in any way, wrinkles eventually form on the surface from the constant movement that these expressions create.
Botox treatments target not the skin itself to eliminate wrinkles and facial lines but are instead injected directly into the facial muscles. This forces the muscles to relax, reducing the activity while eliminating all of the lines and wrinkles on the face. Allowing you to laugh, smile, and even frown without having to worry about lines and wrinkles forming on your face.
Benefits of Botox Treatment
Being a minimally invasive procedure, most botox treatments can be completed within only 30 minutes. Making it a convenient, fast, and effective way of combating the wrinkles and lines on your face that occur naturally with age. This cosmetic injectable acts as a wrinkle reducer and offers benefits that you’ll love for months to come.
Some of the benefits that you can expect from a professional Botox treatment include:
- Can help enhance your natural beauty
- Can improve many different health conditions
- minimally invasive and fast
- Fairly inexpensive procedure
- Long lasting results
- Treatments can be customized to meet your needs
The Botox Treatment Process
Fast, affordable, and convenient, botox treatments are one of the most popular ways that people tackle their facial skin imperfections to gain a more youthful and radiant appearance. The botox treatment process should always start by consulting with your professional cosmetic team such as the ones found at Revive Clinic.
Your cosmetic professional will be able to discuss in depth with you what concerns you have regarding the procedure, and what desired results you are looking for. With our experience in botox, Revive Clinic professionals will help guide you to younger, healthier, and more luminous skin that gives you the confidence you need to take on the world.
Pre Treatment
Before treatment begins, you’ll be asked to come in for a consultation. This allows you to review your medical history with your doctor and discuss any medications, problems, or issues that you’ve had throughout the past that might impede the procedure.
You’ll also be able to go over your cosmetic goals so that both you and your doctor are clear as to what results you’re after. Once you and your doctor agree that a botox treatment can help achieve these goals safely, it’s time to set a date and schedule your appointment.
Day of Treatment
The in-house treatment is fast and as comfortable as possible. All you’ll have to do is arrive with a clean face so that any debris or cosmetics aren’t in the way of the injection sites. The session itself will typically take between 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the areas and severity of your treatment locations.
Following the plan that was discussed during your consultation, it’s typical to receive anywhere from 3 to 5 injections to best target specific areas and give you the highest quality results that you’re looking for.
Recovery Process
One of the nicest things about the minimally invasive and in-house procedure is that there is no downtime afterward. This allows you to get back on with your daily routine immediately while following a few simple guidelines.
It’s recommended that after treatment, you avoid direct sunlight, rigorous exercise, extreme heat, and anything that might damage the skin. It’s also recommended that you avoid using products that contain retinol for at least 24 hours after your treatment. More specific guidelines might be discussed during your initial consultation based on your lifestyle, and concerns that you will have discussed with your doctor.
Is Botox Right For You?
If you’re suffering from wrinkles, fine lines, and other facial imperfections that are caused by facial expressions and movements, then botox might be something to discuss with your doctor about. The standard treatment is quick and as easy as making a dentist appointment, making it readily available for just about anyone who wants to see smoother, younger, and healthier-looking skin.
Always discuss your options with your doctor when it comes to any cosmetic procedure to ensure that you get professional, safe, and quality service that you can trust. Botox might not be for everyone, and your doctor will be able to offer alternative options that may be better suited to address your concerns.
Botox Treatment Can Help You Look Your Best
Unlike many invasive skin treatments, botox can help your skin look younger and smoother fast with minimum downtime and inconvenience to you. If botox treatment sounds right for you, give the team at Revive Clinic a call today so that we can help you take the first steps toward a more beautiful and youthful appearance.