Fine lines and wrinkles often appear on the skin as one grows old due to a decline in collagen and elastin production. If you are unhappy with the fine lines and wrinkles on your face, you may be happy to know that Ardsley Botox can help minimize their appearance. Botox injections are popular for reducing facial wrinkles, but they can also treat hyperhidrosis, lazy eye, muscle contractures, chronic migraine, eye twitching, and bladder dysfunction.
Botox injections use botulinum toxin to prevent muscle movement by blocking nerve chemical signals that cause muscle contractions.
How safe are Botox injections?
When administered by a registered healthcare professional, Botox injections are relatively safe. You may still experience pain, bruising, and swelling at the injection site. Other possible complications of Botox injections include droopy eyelids, flu-like symptoms or headache, crooked smile, excessive tearing, or eye dryness.
Precision is important when injecting the toxin because when administered in other areas rather than the intended one, it can cause complications like muscle weakness and breathing problems. It is unlikely for the toxin to spread to other body parts, but it is still possible. You want to seek immediate medical attention if you experience loss of bladder control, vision problems, muscle weakness, trouble speaking, and breathing problems hours or weeks after treatment. Healthcare providers caution against Botox injections for pregnant or breastfeeding mothers and people allergic to cow’s milk protein.
Preparing for Botox injections
Before treatment, you need to select your doctor carefully, preferably a certified and skilled healthcare provider. Working with an experienced doctor is important to avoid side effects that may occur when the injections are not precisely placed. You can ask your primary care provider for a referral or look for a doctor who specializes in administering Botox treatments.
Besides selecting your doctor carefully, you want to consult your provider to ensure that Botox injections are a good option for you. During an initial consultation, your doctor evaluates your medical history to ensure you are healthy enough for Botox injections. Inform your doctor if you have had Botox injections within the past four months. Medications such as muscle relaxants may interfere with treatment, so you also want to inform your doctor if you use such medications. You may need to discontinue taking blood-thinning drugs several days before getting Botox injections to reduce your risk of bleeding and bruising.
What to expect during treatment
The procedure usually happens in your doctor’s office. Before treatment, your provider might use topical anesthesia to numb your skin so you don’t feel pain during treatment. The doctor injects a small amount of botulinum toxin into your skin or muscles; you may feel a sharp pain as the needle pricks your skin. The number of injections you need depends on different factors, including the extent of treated areas. You should not rub the treated areas for at least 24 hours to prevent the toxin from spreading to other sites.
You do not have to sulk each time you look in the mirror. Visit your specialist at Ardsley Dental Spa for Botox injections to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
