Botox is a neurotoxin that weakens and reduces muscle movement when injected into specific facial muscles. This reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines near the surface of the skin. Areas commonly treated with Botox include the forehead, eyes, mouth, and lips. These relaxing injections can also be used to treat TMJ disorder, which is known to cause facial pain, headaches, and teeth grinding.
The effects of Botox injections last about three to four months. Patients who wish to prolong the effects of their Botox injection may choose to schedule regular appointments with them to extend the time it takes for the muscle to recover. BOTOX® Cosmetic is the first and only FDA-approved prescription product that contours and improves the appearance of the glabellar lines between the brows in people aged twenty-one and older. Talk to your dentist if you have any questions about Botox treatments.
How Does Botox Work?
Botox blocks the release of acetylcholine, a chemical that travels from nerves to muscles to cause muscle contractions. Since muscle movement is what causes wrinkles to form, this results in smoother skin.
Benefits of Botox
If you’re looking to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, Botox is the ideal treatment option for you. Unlike facial fillers, Botox works to correct dynamic wrinkles in the face that are caused by repeated muscle contractions. These wrinkle-causing contractions are the result of years of frequent facial expressions like smiling or squinting. While dermal fillers can plump up the skin and fill in creases and folds, they cannot address the underlying muscle activity that causes these wrinkles in the first place. That’s why Botox is such a popular choice for women and men who are looking to smoothen their complexions and diminish the look of fine lines and deep-set wrinkles around the forehead, eyes, and mouth areas.
Another key reason to choose Botox is that it’s a minimally invasive treatment that has a short recovery time, so you can get back to your normal routine in no time! Most patients notice results within three to seven days after treatment, and the results last for up to four months. Botox injections are also done during short appointments, which means you won’t have to miss work or other daily activities to receive this anti-aging treatment.
Applications of Botox
There are multiple applications of Botox treatments. They include the following:
- To diminish wrinkles
- To reduce the appearance of fine lines and crow’s feet
- To lift drooping brows
- To rejuvenate sagging cheeks
- To smooth out furrows on your forehead
- To soften lines around your mouth
- To define the shape of the jawline
- To reduce the puffiness under the eyes
- To control excessive sweating
- To help relieve chronic migraine headaches
- To address muscle spasms
To find out more about the dental services offered at North End Dental, call (719) 471-1900 or schedule an online consultation. You can also visit us at 1705 N Weber St, Colorado Springs, CO 80907.
