Dentists are maxillofacial experts, so who better to care for your fine lines and wrinkles with BOTOX®?
Your Hermitage dentist offers cosmetic dentistry to help you achieve your best smile. BOTOX is a way to transform or enhance the face around that smile.
About BOTOX
BOTOX has been used in medicine and in dentistry for decades. In its purest form, it is a toxin, but when fabricated for medical and aesthetic purposes, it produces safe and predictable results.
Common uses for BOTOX include:
- Migraine treatment
- Bladder treatment
- Specific types of spasms
- Lazy eye issues
- Bruxism (teeth grinding)
- Cosmetic wrinkle reduction
Of course, your dentist will take a thorough health history before administering BOTOX treatment. In most cases, BOTOX is an excellent choice, but considerations for candidacy include certain neurological conditions, pregnant women, and nursing mothers.
How BOTOX in Hermitage, PA, Is Administered
Your dentist ensures you’re relaxed and comfortable before starting treatment. To administer BOTOX, we use a whisper-thin needle. Your dentist strategically injects the BOTOX into areas you’d like to address, including:
- Crow’s feet
- Forehead lines
- Laugh lines
- Lines around the mouth
- General fine lines
- General wrinkles
Every patient is diverse and has different areas they’d like to treat. This means injection spots and the number of shots will vary.
However, most patients do not find the injections painful. The needle feels more like a mild sting.
After Treatment with BOTOX
You may experience mild swelling and bruising for a few days after your dentist administers your BOTOX, but this does not last long. Additionally, your treatment can continue to work for weeks after you’ve seen the dentist.
In other words, you may have fewer fine lines and wrinkles on day twenty than on day five.
How Does BOTOX Help Fine Lines and Wrinkles
BOTOX works by relaxing the muscles beneath the skin, allowing the skin to rest over the muscles instead of moving and contracting when you speak, laugh, and chew. Imagine the skin laying over the muscles like a soft blanket lying across a bed (instead of a taut fitted sheet). The sheet will wrinkle and crinkle while the blanket holds fast.
And it's important to remember that BOTOX will not “freeze your face,” as urban legends suggest!
How Long Does BOTOX Last?
Typically, the effect of BOTOX last for about four months, sometimes longer. And in some cases, the first BOTOX treatment can show results for as long as six months.
Your dentist can provide a more accurate timeframe based on your unique case. And you can schedule follow-up treatment to ensure you continue to enjoy the benefits without disruption.
Are You Looking for BOTOX Treatment Near Me?
To learn more about BOTOX or to arrange a consultation with your Hermitage dentist, call us today. We look forward to helping you achieve the look you’ve always wanted.