1) Isn’t BOTOX®
Cosmetic botulinum toxin?
Yes, but it is administered in safe, miniscule amounts.
BOTOX® Cosmetic has been used medically for the past 25
years for treatment of medical conditions that require the
relaxation of muscles and it was found to have a secondary
effect of erasing wrinkles. It is now FDA approved for
cosmetic use.
2) How often
will you need to have an injection?
Most people will want to repeat the procedure every 3 to 5
months when muscle function returns.
3) Does it
hurt?
The
administration of BOTOX® Cosmetic is simple, takes only
about 10 minutes and is minimally invasive. At Simple
Radiance, we use ice before injecting for two reasons:
first, it is an effective topical anesthetic and second,
the application of ice minimizes bruising by constricting the capillaries. You will find the
injection is associated with little discomfort.
4) Is there
anything I should or shouldn’t do before or after the
injection?
To
minimize the risk of bruising, it
is best not to take aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oils or large doses of
Vitamin E (greater than 100 IU/day) for two weeks before
the treatment. However, this is a precaution only. Some clients
prefer not to stop supplements prior to injections. After your injection,
it is best not to
lay down on your face for the next four hours. You may resume all other
normal activities immediately after your injection.
5) Will my
wrinkles go away completely?
The
appearance of wrinkles will be significantly lessened
within a week. As new skin cells regenerate and old
wrinkled cells are sloughed, the wrinkle will eventually
disappear as long as the BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment is
repeated.
We
provide free consultations. We can do the treatment the
same day as your consultation. Be sure to specify that you
would like a treatment the same day when you schedule your
appointment.
Call us today at (415) 924-1330 to schedule a FREE
consultation!
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