BOTOX® - Houston, TX
Quickly Eliminate Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Each time you smile, laugh, frown, or emote in another way, your facial muscles contract and release. As the years pass, the skin over your muscles becomes less elastic, and wrinkles and lines become more apparent, leading to an older look. But there’s a way to slow down nature! At Hiner Family Dentistry, our cosmetic dentists proudly offer the popular antiaging treatment BOTOX. It can quickly eliminate fine lines and wrinkles to provide an injection of confidence. To schedule an initial consultation for BOTOX, contact our team!
What Is BOTOX?
BOTOX is short for a diluted botulinum toxin which is a chemical that forces muscles to relax. When administered in key locations in the face, BOTOX stops facial muscles from tightening or contracting fully, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Typically, patients see a noticeable difference about 3-5 days after injections, and the results last approximately 3-6 months. Each injection, strategically placed around your eyes, mouth, or other facial areas, takes 5-10 minutes to complete.
Who Is a Good Candidate for BOTOX?
This cosmetic, antiaging treatment is a viable option for patients who have:
- Crow’s feet around the eyes
- Lines between the eyebrows
- Horizontal wrinkles on the forehead
- Smoker’s lines located around the lips
- Lines at the corners of the mouth
However, BOTOX should not be used if you are pregnant, have skin disorders, have neuromuscular diseases, or if your face has deep scars.
The Benefits of BOTOX
Compared to more invasive kinds of cosmetic work, BOTOX has many advantages. For instance, while surgical procedures can take a lot of time and money to complete, BOTOX administered by your cosmetic dentist is much more affordable and involves no recovery.
In fact, some call BOTOX injections “lunchtime facelifts” because they can be completed in about 20 minutes and give you amazing-looking results quickly. Additionally, the effects achieved with BOTOX injections tend to look more natural and allow you to still show emotion which means you look more youthful without revealing how you achieved the change!
BOTOX is also a viable option to reduce some of the symptoms of TMJ, including tension headaches, jaw pain, and reduced mouth mobility.
When you are interested in BOTOX, look no further than our experienced team at Hiner Family Dentistry.
BOTOX® FAQs
Thinking about getting BOTOX, but aren’t sure what to expect from the process? Do you want to better understand how BOTOX works and if it can benefit you? Our team at Hiner Family Dentistry has compiled a list of the most common questions we get asked about this treatment below. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, please feel free to give us a call.
Is BOTOX safe?
BOTOX is small amounts of botulinum toxin that’s diluted with water to make it safe to inject into muscles for both therapeutic and cosmetic purposes. Very few people experience side-effects after they receive injections, but if you do, they’ll likely be some irritation, migraines, or minor discomfort.
In addition, within the first 14 years after the treatment was approved for use by the FDA, only 36 adverse events were reported. In many of those cases, the effects were amplified by underlying medical conditions.
In short, yes! BOTOX is completely safe and poses minimal risks, especially when administered by trained professionals like our team at Hiner Family Dentistry.
How can I make my BOTOX results last?
The best way to make your BOTOX results last longer is to take great care of your skin and avoid certain habits, including:
- Spending minimal time in the sun or protecting your skin adequately while you’re outdoors.
- Do low-intensity instead of high-intensity workouts, as these raise your metabolic rate and can cause your body to break down the BOTOX faster.
- Reduce your stress levels.
- Adequately moisturize your skin and use dermatologist-recommended products that contain collagen and hyaluronic acid.
- Quit smoking or vaping.
Can BOTOX help with acne scarring?
BOTOX doesn’t only help with wrinkles—it can also help minimize the appearance of acne scars and inflammation caused by breakouts. Injections can help temporarily ease tense facial muscles that are leading to irritation and scarring. When combined with a dermatologist-recommended skincare routine, BOTOX can reduce the appearance of facial scarring.
What happens if I stop getting BOTOX injections?
BOTOX results need to be up kept, which means coming in for injections every three to six months in order to maintain your appearance. If you stop receiving regular treatments, you’ll likely notice that your wrinkles and fine lines will gradually return. One great benefit of this treatment is that if you need to take a break from receiving injections, you can do so safely without having to worry about withdrawal effects and just resume whenever you’re able to.