What does Botox do?
When you smile, frown, furrow your brow in concentration or squint into the distance, your muscles are moving under the skin. These actions are done so many times, every day, that as you age, the muscles begin to stay in the contracted position. This is what causes the lines and wrinkles in your face, even when it’s at rest. When Botox is injected, it causes the muscles to completely relax, getting to the root of what causes the wrinkle in the first place.This leaves the skin smooth and wrinkle free.
What can I expect during a Botox treatment?
After a consultation with a specialist at Summit Aesthetics, an injection is done to target the area or areas you want to smooth. By carefully choosing specific muscles, we will precisely target wrinkle-producing muscles only, which allows you to make natural facial expressions after the procedure, even while the contracted muscles that held your wrinkles in place don’t move.
There may be some mild discomfort from the needle, but most patients report little or no pain because the needle is extremely thin and fine.
How long do Botox results last?
The effects last an average of three to four months. Your skin will be smoother and more free of wrinkles, and your overall appearance will be relaxed in a natural, more youthful way.
If this is your first time getting a Botox treatment, it may take some time to begin to take effect--two days to a little more than a week. You will be able to enjoy the full effects within two weeks. If you have had Botox treatments before, your results will be almost immediate.
