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Neurotoxins
The word “neurotoxin” may sound alarming, but these treatments can give you amazing anti-aging results by relaxing lines and wrinkles.
Botox® and Dysport® are two types of botulinum toxin. This is produced by a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum and purified for medical use. Only very small amounts of toxin are injected.
Once injected, the botulinum neurotoxin works on the nerves that control your facial muscles. By targeting the muscles that cause wrinkles, the treatment significantly reduces their appearance.
How Do Anti-Aging Neurotoxins Work?
Am I a Good Candidate for Botox® or Dysport®?
What is Getting Botox® or Dysport® Like?
Is There Any Downtime?
What Results Can I Expect From Neurotoxin Therapy?
How Do Anti-Aging Neurotoxins Work?
Botox® and Dysport® both work in the same way: they block nerves from sending signals to muscles. Many of our deepest and most noticeable lines and wrinkles form in areas of the face where muscles contract and pull the skin. This includes between the eyebrows, on the forehead, around the eyes, and around the mouth.
As the muscles pull the skin each time you smile or frown, lines and wrinkles start to form. Because these neurotoxins stop the nerves from signaling muscles to contract, they allow your skin to relax and smooth.
Dysport® treats wrinkles and frown lines between the eyebrows. Botox® is approved to treat frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead creases. Your provider will choose the best therapy for your areas of greatest concern.
Am I a Good Candidate for Botox® or Dysport®?
Anti-aging treatment with botulinum toxin has become one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the world. You are a good candidate for Botox® if you have moderate to severe wrinkles on the forehead, and around the eyes and mouth. You are a good candidate for Dysport® if you have moderate to severe frown lines.
Consult with your provider if you have a history of allergic reactions to similar products.
What is Getting Botox® or Dysport® Like?
Botox® and Dysport® injections are administered directly into the facial muscles. These injections feel like a minor pinch if anything. The number of injections you receive depends on your treatment goals and how many areas will be treated.
Is There Any Downtime?
You will have no downtime after your botulinum treatment, although you should not lie down or engage in strenuous activity for several hours afterward. You may resume your daily activities immediately.
You may notice some sensitivity, redness, or swelling at the site of the injections. Many people have no side effects.
What Results Can I Expect From Neurotoxin Therapy?
You can expect to see wrinkles and lines start to relax within 24 to 48 hours of treatment. As the muscles remain paralyzed, the skin will continue to relax and appear smoother. Your face will look more youthful and refreshed. Full results take approximately 30 days.
Our expert providers will make sure you look healthy, youthful, and natural. Your face will still perform its normal range of facial expressions.
The results from Botox® last for about four months after treatment, and Dysport® about five months. Once the neurotoxin has worn off, the muscle will become active again, and your wrinkles will begin to return.
You can schedule regular appointments to have Botox® or Dysport® injected. Ongoing treatment prevents muscle action from worsening your lines and wrinkles.
Call us at (613) 727-0714 or request an appointment with us to discover our transformational treatments.
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