New to Botox®? Here's What to Expect

Botox® is the most popular cosmetic treatment in the United States, with 10 million treatments performed annually. Still, if you’ve never had Botox, you probably have some questions about what to expect before and after your treatment. 

At beYOU bioidenticals, our team offers custom Botox treatments tailored to each person’s unique needs and aesthetic goals for beautiful results. Here, learn more about Botox, from the way it smooths wrinkles to what to expect during and after your treatment.

Botox: Background

Botox is a neuromodulator, which means it modulates or alters the way nerves react. Specifically, Botox blocks nerve signals between certain muscles and your brain. When it comes to treating wrinkles, Botox blocks the signals that tell muscles to contract during facial expressions, preventing the muscles from tugging on the skin and creating lines and wrinkles.

We utilize Botox in multiple areas of the face, including the forehead, brow area, and the corners of the eyes. It’s also ideal for smoothing out pucker lines around your lips and for gently lifting drooping eyebrows. These are all areas where your face is particularly mobile, which means dynamic wrinkles are more likely to form.

Treatment: What to expect

Before Botox injections, you consult with our team. This consultation is the perfect opportunity to discuss your specific goals to tailor a precise treatment. During your consultation, we assess your facial anatomy to determine the ideal placement for your Botox injections and answer any questions, providing you confidence in your results.

Your actual treatment session will be quick — injections only take a few moments. Botox needles are extremely thin — much slimmer than the needles used for vaccines, for instance. As a result, injections are also surprisingly comfortable, with most people reporting they feel a little pinch.

Afterward, there’s no downtime; you can get right back to your routine. Like any injection, Botox treatment can cause some mild and temporary redness or swelling around the injection site, but these effects clear up soon afterward.

It’s important not to massage or rub the injection areas right after treatment to avoid spreading the Botox outside of the treatment zone and diminishing your results. And, of course, you should continue to use sunscreen to protect your skin against ultraviolet (UV) rays.

Results: Short-term and long-term

Botox doesn't work instantly, but most people begin to notice initial results within a few days, with full effects typically visible within a week or two. The treated areas gradually appear smoother and more relaxed, leaving your complexion looking younger and less stressed or tired. 

Results typically last about 3-6 months, and best of all, we can repeat treatments to prolong your results indefinitely. While the ideal age for Botox depends on your goals and how quickly you age, many people opt to have Botox in their 20s or early 30s to prevent lines from forming in the first place — an approach sometimes referred to as prejuvenation. You can discuss ideal treatment timing during your consultation visit.

Making the decision

Botox can be a beneficial option for anyone 18 or older who wants to smooth out pesky dynamic wrinkles or even prevent them from forming. To make sure it’s a good choice for helping you achieve your aesthetic goals, request an appointment with the beYOU bioidenticals team in Leawood, Kansas, today.