Best Botox in Houston: Prevent Wrinkles
Skin Pharm offers Botox treatments at our Houston clinic, located at 3720 Westheimer Rd., Ste. 650.
Botox isn’t just one of the most popular cosmetic treatments in Houston. It’s also one of the most frequently requested cosmetic treatments in the country. What makes Botox so popular? How can it help improve your appearance?
As a Houston Botox provider, we’ll answer all your need-to-know questions.
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What is Botox?
Botox is a neuromuscular blocking agent. When injected just under the skin, it prevents the release of a compound called acetylcholine which causes the muscles to become “paralyzed.”
Paralyzing the muscles in this way targets dynamic wrinkles, the wrinkles caused by repetitive facial movements like smiling, laughing, frowning or smoking. The results of Botox speak for themselves and have been backed by research.
However, what a lot of people don’t know is that Botox is incredibly customizable — the amount of units used and where they are injected makes a huge difference in the results you can achieve. Having Botox injections performed by a trained and licensed professional, like those at our Houston med spa, is also crucial.
Where can Botox be used?
While the primary benefit of Botox is to help smooth out expression lines on the face, it can be used in more places than just that, including:
- Around the eyes
- Around the mouth
- Around the nose
- The brow bone
- The chin
- The forehead
- The jawline
- The lips
- The neck
It’s important to note that Botox isn’t just used to treat active dynamic wrinkles — it can also be used pre-emptively to help prevent wrinkle formation in the first place.
Botox has also been used for more medical concerns, like migraine management and urinary issues. However, these procedures are most often done by medical professionals and not skin care professionals.
Frequently asked questions about Botox
How much downtime is involved with Botox?
Although Botox is effective, it is not a permanent solution. However, Botox requires only minimal downtime, allowing you to return to your routine immediately after your appointment. It’s best not to schedule your appointment close to any significant life events.
Are there any side effects associated with Botox?
For most people, the side effects associated with Botox injections are mild and fade on their own in a few days. These side effects include bruising or swelling at the injection sites or, less commonly, a mild headache or flu-like symptoms.
How long does it take to see the effects of Botox?
The effects of Botox don’t start the day you walk out of the clinic. However, you won’t have to wait too long to see the benefits of Botox — most people start to see subtle changes in about three to five days, with full effects visible in around two weeks.
How often will I need Botox?
To maintain your results, it is recommended that you schedule an appointment every three to four months.
Will Botox look obvious?
Although everyone’s results will be different, our providers at Skin Pharm make every effort to create noticeable results that still look natural. We want you to look refreshed, not frozen.
Is Botox painful?
Although Botox involves needles, they are very small, and injections are performed by a trained and experienced professional. Most people describe it as nothing more than a small pin prick.
Nurse practitioner-founded
Clinically formulated
Personalized skin care
Expert advice
Mood-boosting results
Nurse practitioner-founded
Clinically formulated
Personalized skin care
Expert advice
Mood-boosting results
How else can Botox be used?
In addition to smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles, there are other ways Botox can benefit your appearance.
For instance, when a small amount of Botox is injected into the muscles around the mouth, it relaxes them and causes your lips to roll slightly outward. This subtle but noticeable use of Botox is called a “lip flip.”
Botox can also be used to help manage a “gummier” smile or injected into your jawline (along with dermal filler) to help subtly reshape your face.
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Pre- and post-Botox tips
Pre-Botox tips
To make the most of your Botox experience and results, our providers have a few tips for a smoother experience.
- Schedule your appointment at least two weeks before a special event. This gives potential redness, swelling and bruising time to subside and allows your injections to fully set in.
- To minimize bruising or bleeding, we recommend discontinuing the use of aspirin, NSAIDS, gingko biloba, garlic, ginseng, St. John’s Wort, flax oil, cod liver oil, vitamin A, vitamin E or any other essential fatty acids at least three days to one week before and after treatment. Talk to your primary physician before discontinuing any medications.
- Starting arnica supplements at least two days before injections may help with bruising.
- You may not have an active rash in the area being treated.
- You may not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
After Botox tips
After your appointment, there are a few ways to ensure you get the best results possible.
- Redness or sensitivity might be present and can last up to a few hours.
- Use Tylenol as needed for possible headaches.
- Don’t manipulate the treated area, wear a hat or lie down for four hours after treatment.
- Don’t perform activities that involve straining, heavy lifting or vigorous exercise for 24 hours after treatment.
- Wait at least two weeks before having any other facial treatments (i.e. facials, massages, lasers, ultrasounds or microdermabrasion).
- Results are visible within 3-14 days. If you haven’t seen your desired results after 14 days, you may need additional injections. You’ll be charged for product used during touch-ups and subsequent appointments.
Botox is an amazing way to not just fight off fine lines and wrinkles but to prevent them in the first place. If you’re ready to see what these injections can do for you, reach out to our Skin Pharm Houston providers.
We’d love to sit down with you and discuss how it can change your skin care game.
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