The results from Botox will last between three and four months. However, with repeated treatments, the underlying muscles may be trained not to move during expression, allowing for longer-lasting results.

Extremely safe. Botox is the most popular cosmetic procedure globally with millions of injections done annually. It is the most tested, and studied procedure in esthetic medicine and has few risks and consequences when done correctly by a skilled injector.

The simple answer is when you start to experience movement in the treatment area. This movement is a good tell-tale sign the effects of Botox are subsiding. This sign happens about the three-month mark after your previous injection.

There is no limit. You can have as many repeat treatments as necessary. However, it is important to remember that after multiple treatments, your body may develop an immunity to the drug rendering it ineffective.

With a skilled and experienced injector, Botox is extremely tolerable and sometimes painless. We do offer anesthetic creams to make the procedure more comfortable, but many of our patients don’t need it.

When done correctly by a skilled injector, you will notice results within two to four days. You may also notice continuous improvement for a few weeks following as well.

Because Botox is a prescription drug, only a medical doctor can prescribe treatment, and only the doctor or a designee of that doctor can perform the injection. These include nurses who are trained and certified injectors.

The FDA has approved Botox for ages between 21 and 65. Botox can be used at any age depending on the indication but after 70 doses sometimes need to be changed depending on the relative strength of the muscles.

No, when injected appropriately, Botox should not affect your blood pressure. However, you should always consult with your physician before Botox treatment.

Some reports indicate that patients with fibromyalgia get relief of their tender points with Botox. This procedure is known as an off-label treatment of Botox and should be administered by a physician who is experienced with this sort of treatment.

When an expert injector places Botox in the correct areas just under the eyebrows, a lifting effect will raise your brow to a certain degree. There is some risk as the same injection might cause the brow to fall.

Yes, when delivered to the palms and feet, Botox has been successful in reducing excessive sweating and perspiration in these areas. However, gripping may be affected in the hands because the muscle will be weakened. Walking may also feel funny when delivered to the feet.

Yes, the ability to hold a straw or sip may be affected. You should use an injector who specializes in this type of treatment.

No, Botox is a neuromodulator, not a dermal filler

Yes, Botox is frequently administered in multiple areas at the same time.

The areas of the face commonly treated with Botox are the frown lines between the brows, crow’s feet beside the eyes, and horizontal lines on the forehead. The most common areas of the face injected with Botox are the frown lines between the eyebrows, the forehead wrinkles, and the crow’s feet.

The major risk of Botox is associated with the weakening of muscle tissue that was not intended to be treated. This can include a variety of issues which depend on which muscle was incorrectly weakened.

Headaches are common after Botox injections, but are usually temporary and should diminish after a few hours.

Double vision is a temporary side effect of Botox injections and like headaches should subside in a few hours.

Itching is a temporary consequence possible with an injection and should abate quickly.