Botox is performed millions of times each year, and for good reason! It’s an extremely effective way to achieve a more youthful look. However, it might surprise you to learn that the benefits go far beyond just smoothing wrinkles. At Gilpin Facial Plastics & Aesthetics, our team led by Dr. David Gilpin performs Botox treatments daily and is one of the premier providers of Botox in the Nashville, TN area. Here are some of our top benefits of Botox and why patients continue to seek us out for treatment.

It Smooths Fine Lines and Wrinkles

Botox’s primary benefit is, of course, its ability to smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Although dermal fillers can also achieve this goal, Botox does so in a unique way. Botox is a neurotoxin, meaning it can weaken muscle activity therapeutically to prevent and reduce wrinkle formation. When you smile, frown, squint, and make everyday expressions, it can wear away at the skin and create wrinkles. These wrinkles can’t effectively be treated with dermal fillers because they typically form in areas with thinner skin. This makes Botox one of the ideal treatment options for these types of wrinkles.

It Can Improve Facial Asymmetry

Facial asymmetry can sometimes be treated with Botox. Facial asymmetry can take many forms, but a skilled Botox injector can assess the underlying cause and treat it appropriately. For example, by treating the appropriate muscles, one side of the jaw can be slimmed, a drooping brow can be lifted, and the symmetry of a smile can be adjusted. If you’re bothered by facial asymmetry, Botox is a great place to start.

It’s Customizable

Whether you’re in your 20s or 50s, or whether you’ve had facial plastic surgery or not, Botox can help. If you haven’t begun to see signs of aging, Botox can help prevent them in the first place. If you have signs of aging, Botox can be part of a multifaceted treatment plan to help reduce their impact. Botox is often recommended to our brow lift and eyelid surgery patients in order to help prevent the reoccurrence of aging signs, but it can also help patients who don’t want to have surgery in the first place. In each of these instances, our expert injectors can help you find the right use for Botox.

It’s Worthwhile

You may be hesitant to start incorporating Botox into your regimen, but you may find that it’s an essential part of your anti-aging approach. With only 3-4 treatments needed per year, and each session taking only 15 minutes, it’s a very quick and low-hassle way to maintain a youthful look. If you start early and stick to it, you may find that the results pay dividends as you age more gracefully and look younger for your age. That can save you significant time and money on plastic surgery for the same result!

Botox in Nashville, TN

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