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Botox Coral Gables

Improve the beauty of your facial features by using cutting-edge Botox® injection therapy. You will have the ability to reduce wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin. Botox® can restore your youthful appearance through strategically placed injections. Our certified professionals perform the procedure using their knowledge of anatomy and physiology. If it is your first time, we’ll guide you through the processm show you how the botulinum toxin works, and let you know how you will appear once it has been completed. Our Botox® professionals understand it can be a life-changing experience and will only recommend the best approaches for you. If you would like to learn more about Botox® with our team, call us to answer your questions. Reach out to Vida and Co. for an initial consultation in Coral Gables, FL. 

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How Does Botox® Work? 

A lot of facial wrinkles and fine lines are caused by the tension in your facial muscles. The muscles in your face can contract over time, creating unsightly frown lines and forehead lines.  Botox cosmetic treatments create wrinkle-free skin because it works in the form of muscle relaxants. The Botox injections relax the facial muscles in problem areas around the eyes, lips, and forehead, where facial wrinkles are mostly found. 

Although these are temporary results, they can last three to four months, depending on your metabolism. Botox® treatment is a great way to slow down facial aging and muscle weakness that causes loose skin to bundle up around contracted muscles. To learn more about Botox® treatments and the cosmetic procedure required, contact our experts in Coral Gables, Fl. 

What Should I Know Before My Botox® Treatment in Coral Gables? 

Before you receive your Botox® injections, you should take special care to prepare for your treatment. Here are some of the recommended steps you need to take:

Avoid Wine

Before your Botox® treatment, you should avoid consuming any wine seven days before your appointment because it can increase your risk of bruising after your session. If you drink wine, it can cause your blood to thin and the blood vessels to become more enlarged. The injected muscle close to the treated site will have thinner blood, which can make it easier for your muscle tissue to bruise.

Don’t Eat Garlic And Other Supplements

Garlic can also increase your risk of bruising after a Botox® treatment. Other supplements you should also avoid are Vitamin-E, Ginkgo Biloba, ginseng, Omega-3s, and St. John’s Wart. 

Exercise

Because cardio and exercise will raise your blood pressure, it is recommended to work out before your Botox® cosmetic appointment. This improvement in circulation will help reduce the bruising around the injection site. However, after your treatment, you should avoid exercise. If you decide to work out directly after your treatment, this can increase your risk of inflammation and puffiness. 

Use Gentle Facial Cleansers

For a few days after you’ve received your treatment, you should use gentler products that won’t interfere with your Botox® cosmetic results. With gentler facial cleansers, your skin texture will improve after your treatment. Days after, you can use your normal cleansers, moisturizers, and exfoliants. 

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Avoid Makeup

In general, you should avoid touching your face and allow the Botox® injection serum to settle beneath the surface of your skin. You should avoid applying makeup for 24 hours after you’ve received the procedure so that you are not touching your face. This will allow the Botox® cosmetic treatment to settle. 

Don’t Take Anti-inflammatory Medication 

Anti-inflammatory medicines can prevent your body from forming a blood clot and increase blood thinning. Medications such as ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin, and other forms of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories can increase your risk of bruising after your Botox® cosmetic treatment. You should avoid blood thinners in general.

What are the benefits of Botox® Cosmetic Treatments? 

With age, you develop wrinkles that tend to collect around the eyes, mouth, and forehead. You might start to notice crow’s feet, droopy eyelids, and wrinkles around your mouth. Botox® can remove wrinkles and reduce signs of aging. Botox® also has other unique benefits, which include the following:

Correct Crossed Eyes

Botox® injections can treat strabismus by relaxing the nearby muscles in the eyes. This can fix crossed eyes temporarily. 

Reduce Excessive Sweating

This botulinum toxin type can block nerve signals that are necessary for sweating and the sweat glands will produce less sweat with an injection. Because the nerve regenerates, the treatment can be applied every four to six months. 

Reduce Muscle Tension

Because of Botox®’s ability to reduce nerve signals by blocking nerve endings, it can also be used to control muscle spasms. Muscles that chronically contract can be relaxed to help with this condition. 

Help With Allergy Symptoms

If you struggle with seasonal allergies that cause chronic rhinitis symptoms, Botox® can be used with regular treatments. A Botox® injection can prevent seasonal allergies by blocking the nerve endings that overreact to allergies.

Reduce Joint Pain 

Botox® is useful for reducing joint pain and improving function because the botulinum toxin product temporarily paralyzes muscle activity. This helps reduce pain by relaxing the muscle tissues and blocking nerve endings. 

How Long Does Botox® Last?

On average, Botox® lasts three to four months though it can last up to six months or as little as two months. The first treatment may not last long, but the second treatment tends to be a little longer than the first. Factors that influence how long your Botox® treatment will last include the following:

Your Metabolism

If you have a fast metabolism, this can make the Botox® last for a shorter time because your body may process it faster. A slower metabolism will allow the Botox® to remain in your system longer. 

How Deep Your Wrinkles Are

If you only treat fine lines, your Botox® treatment may last a little longer. However, if you are getting deep wrinkles treated, this can make the Botox® treatment wear out sooner. The effects will also show up more quickly on fine lines as opposed to deep forehead wrinkles. 

Cardio Level

When you hit the gym regularly, your blood circulation will be much higher than someone who works out intermittently. The more cardio you do, the less time your Botox® treatment will last. 

The Location Of Injection

Areas with thinner muscle tissue will allow the Botox® to last longer as opposed to locations of the body with bulkier muscle tissue. 

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Level Of Facial Expression

If you are a very expressive person, your Botox® may wear off sooner as opposed to someone who isn’t very expressive. When you smile, frown, or make other facial expressions, this moves the muscles in your face. If you are a very emotional and talkative person, then you may have to get additional Botox® treatments. 

Volume Of Botox® Being Injected

Larger volumes of Botox® injections will last longer than a smaller dosage. Botox® stays in the location it is injected, but over time the body metabolizes it out. A smaller dosage will be removed by the body much more quickly. 

Botox® Treatment FAQs 

Other factors that affect how long your Botox® injection lasts include age, gender, and stress levels. The quality of the Botox® also matters, which is why you should only work with a team that is certified and has premium Botox® serums available. Additionally, the accuracy and skill of the Botox® injector also helps it last longer. Because our certified injectors are well-trained, you can experience high-quality and longer-lasting results from our sessions.

There are many areas where you can use Botox® successfully. This includes the Marionette lines around the corners of the mouth, smoker’s lines, and other deep grooves. You can also treat crow’s feet around the eyes. Forehead wrinkles that develop into frown lines are greatly improved with the use of Botox® as well. To lift sagging brows, you can use injections to plump up those areas. You can also fix your neck area and treat your neck bands with Botox® injections.

In general, it is recommended that anyone between the late 20s and early 30s can begin considering Botox® as a preventative treatment. However, anyone older than 18 is eligible to receive it. The average Botox® client is between the ages of 40 and 50.

When you are in the hands of a certified Botox® injector, you can expect little to no side effects or complications. Botox® injections are relatively safe with less risk than surgery. In the worst-case scenario, you can experience swelling, soreness, and bruising around the injection area.

The side effects you might experience from Botox® include bruising around the injection site, swelling, and pain. You may also experience drooping eyelids, cockeyed eyebrows, and other mild forms of paralysis in the beginning. Flu-like symptoms and headaches can also occur.

In general, Botox® isn’t painful, and there is very little discomfort. When you receive the injection, you may feel a slight sting or tingle in the area being treated. You can use an ice pack or topical cream to reduce swelling. You may feel tenderness or see redness, but this doesn’t last more than a few hours or days.

Learn More About Botox® From Our Experts in Coral Gables

If you have additional questions about your Botox® session, talk to us to find out how we can reduce wrinkles and improve your youthful afppearance. We have extensive experience and are educated, experienced, and caring. When we consult with you, we are attentive to your needs and will tailor a Botox®  treatment approach to fit your goals. Call Vida and Co for an initial consultation to get all of your questions answered.

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