Botulinum is a prescription drug made to temporarily relax muscle activity. According to statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, botulinum toxin injections are the most popular minimally invasive cosmetic procedure available. In fact, last year, Americans underwent more than seven million botulinum treatments.
Botulinum treatments include Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Juveau and more.
What Does Botulinum Do?
Treatments are primarily used to relax muscles of the face and reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles. Botulinum is most useful in treating:
- Frown lines between your eyebrows
- Crow’s feet, which are the lines that extend from the corners of your eyes
- Horizontal forehead lines
- Brow height and position
- How Is Botulinum Administered?
Administering Botox injections takes just a few minutes and doesn’t require anesthesia. Ice can be applied to the skin beforehand to immediately numb the skin. Your doctor will use a tiny needle to inject a small dose of Botox into your skin or specific muscles.
Results usually take a few days to appear and will last anywhere from three to 12 months. Maintenance injections are needed if you wish to continue treatment beyond the initial dose.
Some temporary bruising at the injection site can occur but beyond that, side effects and risks are rare.
Call Aspen Facial Plastic Surgery at (801) 567-0516 for more information or to schedule an appointment.