Botox is FDA approved neurotoxins that temporarily paralyze muscle activity in order to prevent fine lines and wrinkles from developing or worsening. They are excellent for anti-aging but is also used on the face for muscle stiffness, strong jawlines, and in the underarm area to treat excessive sweating. Results may take up to two weeks to settle, and last up to 6 months.
We recommend you book Botox treatments regularly to maintain your freshest face and to prevent new wrinkles from forming.
Absolutely. Botox are highly purified toxins that can temporarily erase or reduce horizontal forehead lines, vertical frown lines, and crow’s-feet. The injections slow muscles that contract hundreds of times a day, eventually etching lines in the skin.
Botox can be used on the forehead to treat or prevent fine lines. It can also be used between the eyebrows to treat or prevent frown lines as well as around the eyes to treat or prevent crows feet. It is often used around the mouth to fix a gummy smile and it is also used on the neck to treat or prevent lines. More advanced injectors are able to treat jawlines to help slim the face, the temporomandibular joint to treat symptoms of jaw tightness or TMJ, and on the underarm area to treat excessive sweating.
Men and Women in their 20’s and 30’s are perfect candidates to start subtle Botox treatments for preventing fine lines and wrinkles from forming. Those who are already seeing signs of aging are also welcome to come in and turn back the clock with specialized treatments for their needs. Botox also a helpful option for those patients experiencing pain from TMJ and those dealing with excesses sweating in their underarms.
A botox treatment typically can take 15-30 minutes depending on the treatment area.
This all depends on the areas being treated and how much movement you want to prevent. Our expert injectors will help you get the results that you desire.
You may instantly notice a change but full results can be seen from 4 to 14 days. We recommend patients wait a full 14 days before coming in for a touch up after their first appointment. Patients with deep lines may require a combination of different treatments to get their desired results. Our expert team will guide you to achieve your aesthetic goals.
Results can be seen after one treatment but you may require a touch up two weeks after your first Botox, Xeomin, Dysport, Jeuveau appointment to get your desired results. To maintain these results, we recommend patients to book their treatments every 3 months. Touch up appointments do require an additional purchase and are not included as part of the initial treatment.
Typically, results can last anywhere from 3 to 6 months, depending on the area treated. At Shah Wellness, we strive to provide natural results and believe less is more. Conservative doses of botox will result in your muscle movement coming back faster, and so we recommend that patients come in regularly and book a treatment every 3 months to maintain the best, natural results
Botox is injected with very small needles and is usually tolerated very well. Most patients feel no pain and some say they feel a mild sting or pressure comparative to the sensation of getting a vaccination.
Alcohol, blood thinners and medications such as aspirin and plavix can increase bleeding and should be avoided. Please discuss this with your doctor if there are any concerns. In addition, massages, facials, and exercising is to be avoided on the same day of your Botox, treatment.
Avoid NSAIDS such as ibuprofen and naproxen as well as blood thinners for at least 48 hours after the procedure. In addition, patients should not rub the injection site areas for several hours after the procedure and should avoid laying down or otherwise positioning themselves where the product could potentially diffuse into an unwanted area.
We recommend you not schedule any special events within two weeks of your botox treatment as results can take up to 14 days to fully settle. Travelling post treatment is considered safe.
The effects of Botox during pregnancy or nursing have not been studied and so we advise patients in these conditions to avoid this treatment