Curb frown lines with Botox treatment

Botox is a type of injectable cosmetic treatment that relaxes the appearance of crow’s feet, frown lines, and wrinkles that appear on the forehead and around the eyes. Many individuals in the West Palm Beach area, both men and women alike, choose Botox to achieve a more youthful, vibrant, and refreshed appearance. 

Botox is a safe, FDA-approved wrinkle treatment used in the United States for decades. Like with any cosmetic treatment, choosing an experienced specialist with the skills and eye for natural-looking results is essential. At Beer Dermatology in West Palm Beach, Florida, we have skilled Botox injectors to help you achieve your desired results.  

How Botox works 

As we age, fine lines and wrinkles can form due to repetitive movements of facial muscles. Over time, these wrinkles can become permanent fixtures on the face, even when the muscles are not moving, making people appear older. 

Botox is the name brand for botulinum toxin, which works to relax the muscles. When small amounts of Botox are injected into specific facial muscles, it relaxes them, smoothing out the appearance of wrinkles.  

What Botox can treat 

Botox is used on the lines and wrinkles caused by common facial expressions such as smiling and frowning. Botox injections do not work to correct loss of facial volume or skin laxity. For those issues, patients must consider dermal fillers.  

• Glabella / Frown Lines (lines between the eyebrows) – Many patients are bothered by deep lines between the brows. Botox effectively reduces the appearance of these lines and, in some cases, eliminates them entirely. 
• Crow’s Feet (lines around the eyes) – Sometimes called laugh lines, crow’s feet around the eyes are formed because of repeated facial movements such as smiling and laughing. While these lines may indicate a life well lived, they can also age a person. Botox injections can smooth crow’s feet for younger, brighter-looking eyes. 

How long do results from Botox last? 

While Botox can produce amazing results, it’s important for individuals to understand that the treatment is only temporary. Most individuals can expect their results from Botox to last anywhere between 3 to 6 months before the treatment needs to be repeated. Over time, many patients find they can extend the amount of time between injections. 

How to get started with Botox 

The first step is to schedule a Botox consultation, where we will do a medical examination and discuss your options for Botox. Feel free to bring any questions or concerns about treatment with you. 

Once you decide to move forward with Botox, the treatment itself takes about 10 – 15 minutes. Botox is delivered to the desired area via injections with a tiny needle. There is no downtime with Botox, and patients can continue with their day as usual. Recovery is also straightforward with minimal limitations; we usually only advise avoiding strenuous activity for about 24 hours.  

How long before you’ll look younger 

After the injections, patients can expect to see full results sometime between 3 and 12 days. Botox’s most common side effects are bruising or tenderness around the injection site. We recommend discontinuing the use of aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drugs two weeks before treatment. As always, please check with your primary care doctor before stopping any medications.  

If you are planning on doing Botox for a special event, we advise that you schedule your treatment between 3-4 weeks in advance to ensure that all potential symptoms have settled. This allows you to go into your event confident about your younger-looking appearance.  

To learn more about Botox from Beer Dermatology in West Palm Beach, FL, call us at (561) 600-4848.