You may already be familiar with the term “Botox”—but do you actually know everything neurotoxins can do for you?
As the most famous and versatile wrinkle treatment, Botox is highly effective at reducing the signs of aging and treating a variety of health conditions. For this reason, Advanced Women’s Health & Surgery is proud to offer Botox near Cleveland for all your aesthetic and medical needs.
Keep reading this blog to learn more about the many uses of Botox injections to help you look and feel your best.
Ready to speak with a medical professional? Visit our website to schedule a consultation and embark on your Botox journey.
What is Botox?
Using purified botulinum toxins, Botox is able to relax the muscles that form wrinkles.
Botox near Cleveland works by blocking nerve signals sent to specific muscles, effectively freezing each muscle in place and preventing contractions.
These injections mainly treat dynamic wrinkles, which occur when the muscles of the face stretch and contract. Often referred to as “expression lines,” these wrinkles form when you smile, laugh, or frown and disappear when you relax your face.
Additionally, dynamic wrinkles form and deepen because your body naturally decreases collagen production as you age.
Collagen is a protein building block of the skin, muscles, and bones, providing structure and elasticity throughout the body. With less collagen, your skin loses its ability to bounce back and stay smooth. Instead, it forms wrinkles.
Examples of areas that Botox can treat wrinkles include:
- Eyebrows (Glabellar lines)
- Forehead
- Nose
- Eyes (Crow’s feet)
- Lips
- Chin
- Neck
Botox + Health Conditions
The wonders of Botox don’t stop at just wrinkles! Botox near Cleveland is an incredibly useful tool in treating a variety of other health concerns.
TMJ Disorders
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders cause pain in the jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement. This condition also results in difficulty chewing and a clicking or grating sensation when moving the mouth.
Botox injections can relax some of the muscles involved in TMJ disorders to reduce pain and other symptoms. These injections are particularly helpful for individuals who clench and grind their teeth.
Migraines
Migraines are severe headaches that cause throbbing, pulsing pain on one or both sides of the head. These headaches can be debilitating and disruptive for those who suffer from them, often interfering with daily routines and obligations.
When you have a migraine, your body releases neurotransmitters associated with the pain. We can inject Botox near Cleveland to interfere with the transmission of these substances at the place where the nerves and muscles meet. This can be used to reduce and alleviate the severe migraine pain.
Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is a condition characterized by excessive sweating. Caused by overactive sweat glands, hyperhidrosis forces the body to sweat even when triggers like heat and stress are not present.
Botox can be injected into these overactive sweat glands, effectively halting excessive sweating for months at a time. Repeat treatments will be necessary to maintain this decrease in sweat production.
Your Botox Experience
At Advanced Women’s Health & Surgery, we pride ourselves on the efficiency of our Botox treatments. Here’s what you can expect—from your Botox consultation to post-treatment care.
The Consultation
Your Botox experience will begin with a comprehensive consultation with one of our licensed injectors. This consultation can take place before or on the same day of your injection appointment.
Here, you will have the opportunity to identify the areas you’d like to address with Botox near Cleveland and share your goals for how you’d like to look afterwards. You’ll also be able to ask questions about the Botox process.
Be sure to notify your provider of your previous medical history or any medications you’re taking that may complicate the Botox process. These medications include blood thinners and NSAIDs like aspirin and ibuprofen.
From there, you and your injector will create a personalized plan to target your areas of concern.
The Injections
For your injection treatment, your provider will use a fine needle to inject small amounts of Botox into your specified treatment area.
The amount of Botox needed will depend on your targeted area and your final aesthetic goals
The Post-Treatment Care
Your Botox injection appointment will last approximately 30 minutes and involves zero downtime. This means you can get back to your busy life immediately after your appointment.
Bruising, swelling, and redness are common side effects of Botox near Cleveland. To avoid Botox migration and more serious side effects, we recommend doing the following:
- Don’t rub, put pressure, or receive a massage in the treatment area for 24 hours.
- Don’t lie down for 2 to 4 hours after your appointment.
- Avoid physical exertion or strenuous activity for 24 hours, including inverted yoga postures.
The Lifespan of a Botox Injection
On average, it can take 3 to 5 days for Botox injections to start relaxing the specified muscle. You will see the complete results from your treatment in the following 14 days.
Botox near Cleveland is not a permanent solution for aging skin and wrinkles. On average, you can expect Botox injections to last 3 to 4 months.
Over time, you may start to see a reemergence of facial wrinkles as your injections wear off. We recommend coming in for additional treatments every 3 months to keep these wrinkles from coming back.
Commonly Asked Questions About Botox
Here are some more details to inform your decision on Botox.
Are Botox and filler the same thing?
Botox and filler injections are vastly different treatments that address different types of wrinkles.
Botox injections use botulinum toxins to relax the muscles that form wrinkles. This injectable treatment targets dynamic wrinkles, which form because of repeated facial expressions and a decrease in collagen production.
On the other hand, filler is an injectable that plumps up aging skin where there may be fat or collagen loss and smooths out fine lines on the face.
Additional benefits of filler include the following:
- Replace volume loss due to aging skin.
- Plumping up lips and cheeks.
- Making facial features more symmetrical.
Filler is generally made up of hyaluronic acid, which is a slippery substance the body produces naturally to provide hydration and lubrication throughout the body, especially in the joints and skin.
Filler also only targets static wrinkles, which are the deep set wrinkles that are noticeable even when you’re not moving your face. Examples of static wrinkles include marionette lines around your mouth or along the sides of your nose.
What is the difference between Botox and Dysport?
Botox and Dysport are both wrinkle-relaxing treatments offered at Advanced Women’s Health & Surgery. However, there are key differences between the two that might make one treatment a better option for some patients.
Botox near Cleveland is primarily approved for smoothing wrinkles in between the eyebrows, on the forehead and on either side of the eyes.
Botox and Dysport have the same function, but are 2 different brands with slightly different results. Your provider will conduct a facial analysis to recommend a neurotoxin that addresses your unique needs.
Your injector will be able to help you decide which injectable will best address your areas of concern.
Will I look expressionless after Botox injections?
Not at all! The goal of Botox is to reduce and prevent the formation of wrinkles, not to make you look “frozen,” unless that is what you’re seeking.
Botox also does not affect the sensory nerves, so you will still be able to feel the areas where you’ve received injections.
Our team of medical professionals at The Well Westlake are highly trained in administering Botox injections. We know exactly where to place your injections and how much Botox to use to achieve the best results.
How much do Botox injections cost?
The cost of Botox near Cleveland depends entirely on your treatment area and the amount of Botox needed to achieve your treatment goals.
Fortunately, we offer CareCredit and Cherry financing plans to help our patients afford their care.
CareCredit is a third-party financing group that offers low- and no-interest financing to qualified applicants. This plan involves instant approval and a soft credit check that won’t hurt your score, as well as no down payments. Cherry is another financing plan that helps you get pre-approved to pay regular installments without harming your credit score.
Visit our website to learn more about CareCredit, Cherry, and other payment options at Advanced Women’s Health & Surgery.
Book Your Botox Appointment
Because of its unique ability to smooth out wrinkles and treat a variety of health conditions, we truly consider Botox a modern medical advancement. For this reason, Advanced Women’s Health & Surgery is proud to offer Botox for all your medical and aesthetic needs.
Ready to schedule your consultation and learn what Botox can do for you? Visit our website and book your appointment with one of our expert medical professionals.
Interested in other injectables like chin filler or Sculptra? Read our latest blog posts to learn more.
