Injectables
TOXINS
Botulinum Toxins.-
These injectable toxins represent the most widely used treatment to smooth-out fine wrinkles that can make you look older than you feel. They cause a relaxation of the various muscles involved in typical facial expressions such as: frown lines, crows-feet at the corners of the eyes, marionette lines at the angles of the mouth, bunny lines at the nose bridge, and many other areas.
In existence for many years, these toxins remain the go to treatment to relieve expressions lines.
FAQs
Is anesthesia required?
NO
Is there any down-time?
NO, but there are some precautions to follow immediately after treatments
What are those precautions?
No sweating right after treatment
No headbands that can cause lines in the forehead area for a couple of hours
Avoid putting pressure on treated areas while sleeping the first day post treatment
No eyeglasses on bridge on nose if that area was treated for 24 hours
Is there any need for massaging the treated areas?
ABSOLUTELY NO. Let the product remain where injected so it can do its job!
Do I need to apply ice or compresses?
This is not necessary, however if you do bruise, then lightly apply an ice pack for a few minutes only
How long will the effect of the injection last?
On the average 3-4 months, requiring reinjection
How much does it cost?
The average pricing varies between locations, but on average $10-20 per unit.
These toxins are usually applied over different areas that will vary in size and quantity of wrinkles.
Typical treated areas are the forehead, the frown area right above the nose, the nose bridge, the corner of the eyes, the angles of the mouth, the chin and various neck and jaw line areas
What is the typical number of units injected?
This will vary on the zones or areas to be treated
In a very affected area, up to 100 units total
Generally speaking: frown lines 25 units
forehead 30-50 units
crows feet 15 on each side
jaw line 10-15 on each side
neck bands 20-30 units based on variables
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