Ahh BOTOX® Cosmetic, it really is the gift that just keeps on giving! From smoothing wrinkles and lines on the face, including the forehead, eyes, nose, lips, chin, jawline, and neck, it also works wonders on TMJ concerns, profile slimming via masseter injections and much more! If that wasn’t enough, we’ve got 3 little-known effects BOTOX has that you may have never heard of! Read on for more benefits of one of our most popular treatments here at Skin Iowa, PC.
Sometimes, you may need less overtime. Yep, you read that right! With consistent BOTOX treatment your muscles become less strong, and you may not need as many units as often as you initially did. Regular injections train your muscles to contract less over time. Your muscles will atrophy leaving your facial muscles weaker and less accustomed to making the movements that cause wrinkles thus, helping from deeper wrinkles forming – YES! While this varies on a case-by-case basis, our master injectors are most often able to lessen those maintenance appointments for our patients overtime.
You’ll have a decrease in wrinkles long term. Consistency pays off, especially with BOTOX, so most patients are pleasantly surprised to learn that after 10+ years of consistently getting treated they’ll still age gracefully but won’t have any wrinkles around the eyes or forehead. We liken this effect to a piece of paper being constantly folded in the same spot, solidifying that crease. With consistent injections, your muscles are no longer able to routinely crease in those areas (11’s, crow’s feet, bunny lines, you name it), allowing the skin to smooth and the wrinkles to soften – preventing deep creases from setting in for the long haul.
If you choose to stop BOTOX, the effects will still last! Say you stop getting regular injections, worry not – those wrinkles won’t simply return overnight to make up for lost time. Because BOTOX trains your muscles to restrict movement, it will take some time before your muscles become strong again and start making those movements. While we can’t say exactly how long that will last, as many factors affect longevity – like metabolism, stress, age, muscle strength, treatment area, etc. we can say that you’ll be able to enjoy smooth skin until your last BOTOX treatment has fully run its course.
One of the best ways to get the most out of your BOTOX dollars is to ensure you’re getting injections from an Allergan trainer like our very own Michon Leddy PA-C. Utilizing the expertise of an Allergan trainer means your BOTOX will be injected using the latest techniques with a deep understanding of facial anatomy to get the most of every unit! Our RN Lisa Haynes also has years of experience and training from both Michon and owner Susan Schooler PA-C. At Skin Iowa, PC, we’ve helping hundreds of women and men just like you look younger and feel more confident in their own skin with BOTOX. We’d love to meet you for a one-on-one personalized BOTOX consultation, call us today to schedule: (515) 223-0119
