Over time, repetitive facial movements like smiling, frowning, or raising the brow will lead to deep facial wrinkles. These lines may make us look sad, angry, tired, or just plain old. Botulinum injections (also known as neurotoxin injections) contain a muscle-relaxing agent approved by the FDA for cosmetic use, namely the reduction of dynamic wrinkles. The procedure is easy to undergo with virtually no downtime. Many believe regular, early treatments may even be preventative, delaying the appearance of deep lines.
Many brands of botulinum are available. They are composed of slightly different molecules. In our experience, their effects are similar in most patients; however, this may vary from patient to patient. At Visage, we currently offer Dysport and Xeomin.
Prior to injection, the skin is cleansed and, per the patient’s preference, anesthesia is applied. The combination of topical numbing cream and ice provides very effective anesthesia. The needles used for the treatment are very small and injections only take minutes to perform.
The appearance of your wrinkles begins to improve within 2-3 days, with full results developing gradually over the next 2 weeks. Most patients achieve their desired results after just one treatment. The results of botulinum injections typically last three months.
Most of our patients have little-to-no downtime after treatment. Temporary redness and/or swelling at the injection site is common but resolves quickly. As with any injection, bruising is also a possibility.
Botulinum has been used for decades for cosmetic injection purposes without serious or long-term side effects. The risk of cosmetically disturbing results like a “frozen” face, droopy eyelid, or unnatural look is minimized with a skilled injector who has extensive knowledge of facial anatomy.
"I came to Layla to get Dysport. She worked on my forehead and I am extremely happy with the results. My forehead is so smooth, I just love it. Layla is such a pleasant person to work with and I look forward to my next appointment."
“Layla is amazing! She did my Dysport injections and it was perfection! She is kind and took her time! Thanks, Layla."
"I was very nervous about the side effects of Botox, but my mind was put at ease by the staff and doctor. Dr. Patel assured me that I would be pleased with the procedure, and the risks were very low."