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Request ConsultationThe more we age, the more we notice how prominent wrinkles become on our faces. These wrinkles begin to become deep-set due to the way our muscles contract and move as we express ourselves. This can be frustrating and impact the way we feel about ourselves. While this is an unfortunate side effect of aging, there are solutions for it. Botox is a product that can be injected into your skin to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on your face. At Gilpin Facial Plastics & Aesthetics, we offer natural-looking results with Botox and our other injectable treatments.
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What is Botox?
Botox is an FDA-approved treatment designed to temporarily lessen the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. This treatment creates stunning results that appear within just 3-5 days. The maximum results will be apparent at around two weeks, but the effects can last for up to three months. It is safe, comfortable, and easily customizable to treat your needs. Dr. David Gilpin and our team perform Botox treatments regularly with stunning results and can help you explore whether Botox can help achieve your cosmetic goals.
How Does Botox Work?
As we age, our skin creases and forms lasting wrinkles on our faces. To combat this, Botox temporarily relaxes those facial muscles that cause wrinkles. This is made possible because the active ingredient (botulinum toxin Type A) targets the nervous system and blocks muscle signals. Therefore, Botox can reduce the look of existing wrinkles as well as prohibit their formation in the future. This solution is temporary, so it’s important to visit your injector for regular touchups to maintain your results.
What Can Botox Treat?
Botox is most commonly used to reduce the look of frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead lines. It can also be used to raise the eyebrows, correct “bunny lines” on the nose, soften lip lines, raise a downturned mouth crease, correct rippling of the chin, slim the jaw, reduce oil production in the skin, and relax the vertical central muscle bands of the neck, among many other things. There are a wide variety of uses for Botox, and our experienced injectors are extremely knowledgeable about achieving excellent results with Botox.
Corrects
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- Crow’s feet
- Forehead lines
- Frown lines
Benefits
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- Fast, noticeable results
- Quick and easy treatment
- Customizable treatment
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Who is a Candidate for Botox?
If you’re looking to combat physical signs of aging, especially those in the form of fine lines and wrinkles, you may be a good candidate for Botox. Botox can be beneficial for patients of all ages – older patients can use it to relax wrinkles and lines, while younger patients can use it to prevent them altogether. Because there are so many uses of Botox, it’s best to consult a knowledgeable injector to determine if Botox can achieve your goals.
What Areas Should I Treat?
The areas you treat with Botox will depend on the results you’re looking for and where your problem areas are. More specifically, Botox works on dynamic wrinkles or lines that appear when making facial expressions. These facial lines include frown lines (also called 11s), forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet around the eyes, and bunny lines (wrinkles or fine lines that appear on either side of the nose).
Botox can also be used for a lip flip or to create a more voluptuous appearance of the lips and for jawline slimming with masseter muscle injections. We also offer Microbotox, which lifts the eyebrows and the corners of the mouth.
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What Sets Botox Apart?
Although there are Botox alternatives available, the Botox brand is widely known as the most reliable and time-tested cosmetic product on the market. In fact, Botox treatments are the most popular cosmetic treatment performed each year. If you want to begin exploring cosmetic injectables, Botox is one of the most well-known names and is a great place to start.
What Should I Expect During My Botox Treatment?
To start Botox treatment, we’ll cleanse the treatment area. From there, your provider will start your injections. You may notice some mild discomfort, but most patients tolerate it very well. Once all your injections are done, you will be able to go back to your normal routine immediately.
Side Effects of Botox
Our providers are highly experienced in conducting this procedure and will ensure you get the most natural-looking results possible. Some of the common side effects are bruising, minor swelling, and possible headache. Additionally, this procedure takes very little time to complete.
The treatment is quick and easy, giving patients the ability to immediately resume their daily activities once it’s complete. It is important to remember that Botox® is a temporary solution, so to get the best results, most treatments are done every three months based on your individual needs.
How Long Does it Take to Start Working?
The results of Botox typically show up relatively quickly. Most patients see improvements within two weeks. At that stage, the botulinum toxin in the injections has had time to go into effect, and you’ll start to see a softening of your fine lines and wrinkles in the treatment area.
What to Expect After?
After your Botox injections, you may notice some swelling, bruising, redness, and tenderness at the injection sites. These side effects will dissipate in the hours and days afterward. Results typically take two weeks to show up and tend to last 3-4 months.
How Long Do Botox Results Last?
The results of Botox tend to last for 3-4 months, but it can depend on the dosage, your skin type, and your metabolism. Once the results start to wear off, you can have retreatment. Most patients come in for repeated treatments every 4-6 months.
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We offer Botox and a variety of other alternatives, and during a consultation our experienced injectors can work with you on your options. If you’re interested in learning more about Botox and our other injectable anti-aging treatments, schedule a consultation at our Nashville, TN office by calling or filling out our online contact form.
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Dr. David Gilpin is a native of Nashville, TN. After graduating from Vanderbilt University with a degree in Biomedical Engineering, Dr. Gilpin pursued his M.D. from The University of Tennessee…
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