A Beginners Guide to Botox

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Botox is the brand name of a popular neurotoxin used by cosmetic injectors.  It received FDA Approval in the late 1980s when it was discovered that Botox could effectively treat ailments such as blepharospasm (uncontrolled blinking) and strabismus (lazy eye).  Cosmetic Injectors have been using Botox for years to successfully treat facial lines, forehead lines, smile lines, and crow’s feet.  Injected Botox blocks the signals from the nerve to the muscles, thus preventing them from forcibly contracting and tightening.  This causes facial lines and wrinkles to relax and soften.  More than 5 million Botox injections are administered each year.
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Is Botox the Only Neurotoxin Available?
Botox is one of several different Neurotoxins on the market.  Each one behaves differently when injected into the muscle.  Therefore, patients with a wide range of cosmetic goals and/or concerns can uniquely benefit from each different Neurotoxin.  Other Neurotoxins include Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeuveau.  Your cosmetic injector will recommend the best product during your initial consultation. 

How Quickly Can I Expect Results with Botox?
A typical Boxtox treatment can be completed in just 15 minutes during a single office visit.  Results begin to become noticeable in as little as 2 to 3 days.  Many patients get Botox treatments on their lunch hours and can return to work immediately afterwards with no side effects.  

How Long Does Botox Last?
While results are different for each individual, you can expect your Botox treatment to last from 3 to 4 months.  It also depends on the amount of Botox that is injected as well as the treatment goals and lifestyle of the patient.
 
Are There Any Side Effects with Botox?
Botox produces no significant side effects.  However, you can expect the typical side effects that are associated with an injection site. Mild swelling, minor bruising, and light tenderness are all commonplace.  These side effects usually resolve fully within a week. 

Is There Any Downtime with Botox?
There is no downtime associated with Botox.  However, some activities are not recommended immediately after receiving Botox Treatments including, physical activity, alcohol intake, touching or massaging the treated area, looking downward or reclining, and prolonged exposure to the sun.  
  
About Casey Powell PA
 
Casey Powell PA is a new boutique Cosmetic Skin Care Practice located in downtown Santa Monica, California and now in the Buckhead Neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia.  Casey is an expert Cosmetic Injector and Skin Care Professional with a wealth of experience in a variety of skin care treatments, including the treatment mentioned above. Casey received her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology from Emory University in 2003 and her graduate degree from the Physician Assistant Program of Weill Cornell Medical School of Cornell University in 2007. She has previously specialized in general, cosmetic and surgical dermatology and received focused training in reconstructive plastic surgery in New York and Atlanta. Casey will personally assess your individual situation and will custom tailor a treatment plan dedicated to your specific situation and treatment goals.  To learn more about Casey Powell PA and to schedule a consultation,  please visit her website caseypowellpa.com/contact. We look forward to hearing from you.

Location: 1304 15th St #407, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA

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