Botox
What is Botox?
Botox is a purified botulinum toxin used to temporarily relax muscles, reducing wrinkles and treating conditions like migraines, excessive sweating, and muscle spasms.
How does Botox work?
Injected into targeted muscles, Botox blocks nerve signals, preventing muscle contraction and smoothing wrinkles. It’s a quick, 10-30 minute procedure with minimal discomfort. No anesthesia is needed, although topical numbing cream may be applied.
Post-Treatment Care
Results appear in 3-7 days, lasting 3-6 months.
Avoid rubbing the treated area for 24 hours.
Remain upright for 4 hours post-treatment.
Avoid heavy exercise for a day or two.
Potential Side Effects
Generally well-tolerated, but some common side effects include swelling, bruising, redness at the injection sites. Rare complications include drooping eyelids, headaches, muscle weakness.
Maintenance
Botox effects are temporary; treatments every 3-6 months are needed for maintenance.
Consult your provider to see if Botox is right for you.
Before taking Botox.
Tell your healthcare team about your medical history.
Tell your provider if you have or have ever had kidney or pancreas disease, a history of diabetic retinopathy or any stomach problems such as difficulty digesting food.
Tell your provider if you become, or plan to become, pregnant, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding.