Botox® has often been called a non-invasive alternative to the brow lift and other facial surgeries. When fine lines and wrinkles are the problems, Botox can often deliver younger looking skin. Our experienced providers at Women’s Health Group in Chicago, Illinois, offers customized Botox treatments that take only a few minutes -- no downtime needed at all.
Botox is a type of bacterium, bacterium clostridium botulinum, that's used for wrinkle control and prevention. When our experienced providers use Botox in the proper amounts and the right areas, it can bring on a mild form of controlled muscle paralysis. Botox forces the muscles that bring on the wrinkles to stay in a relaxed position, and this smooths away wrinkles.
Yes, when Botox is injected by an experienced practitioner it's safe and reliable. The FDA approved Botox for cosmetic use in 2002, and it's been continuously in use since that time. Botox is now one of the most popular non-invasive cosmetic procedures in the United States.
Botox can treat several kinds of wrinkles. The most popular areas for Botox injection include:
While not quite as common, Botox can also be used on the neck bands -- the lines around the neck -- and the smoker's lines around the mouth.
Most patients notice some effects from Botox within 2-3 days. However, the full effect may take longer. Usually, you'll see the ultimate results within 7-14 days.
It can vary by patient. Most patients experience at least three months of wrinkle correction after Botox injections. If you have Botox treatments regularly and your wrinkles are well controlled, you may only need to have follow-up injections every 6-12 months.
One of the significant advantages of Botox -- in addition to a wrinkle-free face -- is that there's no recovery time required. You can schedule a Botox treatment at Women's Health Group anytime, even during your lunch hour, and then go right back to your daily routine.
