Turn back the clock with BOTOX®, a trusted injectable treatment that smooths fine lines and wrinkles. Quick, precise, and effective, it refreshes your appearance while preserving your natural expressions.
Botox® is a trusted injectable treatment made from botulinum toxin, approved by the FDA to temporarily relax facial muscles and soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. We express emotions through everyday facial movements, such as frowning, raising our eyebrows, and smiling, which causes the muscles beneath the skin to contract.
These contractions lead to dynamic wrinkles that become more noticeable over time. Botox blocks the nerve signals that activate these muscles, resulting in smoother skin and a more refreshed look.
Determining whether Botox in Charlotte is right for you involves several key considerations. Candidates for Botox should:
BOTOX temporarily relaxes the muscles that cause wrinkles. When injected into targeted facial areas, the purified botulinum toxin type A blocks nerve signals to the underlying muscles. This reduces their movement, which helps smooth out dynamic lines, like frown lines, forehead creases, and crow’s feet, that form from repeated facial expressions over time.
The treatment is quick and minimally invasive. A few precise injections are administered in just a 10 to 15-minute in-office session. Most patients notice initial softening within a few days, with full results appearing in about two weeks.
BOTOX procedures are generally painless, with any discomfort resembling a minor pinch. Cooling packs or mild medication can be used if needed. While minor bruising or stiffness may occur immediately after, most patients quickly return to their normal activities.
At Criswell & Criswell Plastic Surgery & Medspa, we personalize every BOTOX treatment to subtly refresh your appearance without making you look “frozen” or overdone. It’s ideal for softening mild to moderate wrinkles and maintaining a natural, youthful look without surgery or downtime.
With over fifteen years of experience, we are Botox treatment leaders. Our expert team, including our award-winning plastic surgeons Dr. Bryan Criswell & Dr. Kara Criswell, ensures top-quality care. We specialize in natural-looking results tailored to your goals, all while prioritizing your safety.
Comprehensive consultations address your questions and concerns. Our stellar reputation reflects our professionalism and patient satisfaction. Choose Criswell & Criswell Plastic Surgery & Medspa for a confident journey to a rejuvenated you.
After getting your BOTOX injections, you can go right back to your regular daily activities without any recovery time. You will experience some redness and possibly some bruising or swelling, depending on the sensitivity of your skin. These effects fade within hours. Some people experience a headache the first day or two after the procedure, but these are usually mild and short-lived.
Avoid strenuous exercise for the first 24 hours after your injections, and do not touch the injection area. You should start to see results within three to five days, and the full effects should be visible in about ten days, although everyone responds differently.
BOTOX doesn’t require any anesthesia, but a topical numbing cream can be applied if you are sensitive. During the injection, you will feel a stinging or pinching sensation. The needles we use are exceptionally fine, and most people feel little to no discomfort, and the procedure takes only minutes to complete.
The effects of BOTOX are temporary. While it varies from person to person, results will typically last for three to six months. Most patients get injections two to four times per year. The number will vary depending on which areas were treated and how long you have relied on BOTOX to stay looking young. Longer-term use may require fewer units of BOTOX to maintain your look.
BOTOX and Xeomin have the same active ingredient. BOTOX includes extra proteins, while Xeomin contains only one component, and is considered the purest of the neuromodulators on the market. Both products work very similarly, are administered in the same way, and last the same amount of time. If you see the results of BOTOX diminishing, you may get better results with Xeomin.
The number of injections needed will vary depending on your specific treatment. About five injections are required to smooth away deeper forehead wrinkles. We will tailor your procedure to achieve the best possible results in your case, and the number of injections varies accordingly.
Most patients tolerate BOTOX well, and adverse effects are infrequent. While BOTOX is considered very safe, there are risks with any procedure. Possible side effects include fever, chills, and infection. We always advise our patients about risks, whether the treatment is surgical or non-surgical. We operate our clinic with the highest standards of hygiene and safety.
Yes! Preventative BOTOX is increasingly popular among patients in their 20s and 30s. It helps train your facial muscles to stay relaxed, potentially delaying the formation of deeper expression lines over time.
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