Wrinkle Relaxers

Facial expressions cause wrinkling of the skin, and over time, those wrinkles become deeper. Botox® or Dysport®  can be used to relax the muscles which cause certain wrinkles to develop in the first place. It is especially effective for lines around the eyes and forehead, which are caused by repeated muscle contractions over time.  

The procedure will last anywhere from 5-15 minutes, depending on how many areas are being treated. Botox is injected by syringe in small amounts over a localized muscle and remains in the treated area. It is not uncommon to have a slight pinching sensation when the medicine is injected but this discomfort is minimal and fleeting. The more experienced the clinician, the less pain you will feel during the treatment. Bruising is possible but not common.

Botox® and Dysport® treatments are ideally begun on patients in their 20’s and 30’s. It is at this age that wrinkles are usually beginning to form and can be addressed most easily.

Many of our clients come to Lasting SkinSolutions® when their wrinkles have become more visible. For these clients, a Botox® treatment is best used in conjunction with cosmetic laser treatments or fillers to get the best and longest lasting wrinkle correction.

A Botox® treatment should be done at least once a year in order to allow the skin to remodel during the three-month period following treatment. This rest period, in which the facial muscles are allowed to relax, provides benefits long after the Botox® or Dysport® has dissipated.

The results will begin to appear between 3 days and 2 weeks, with maximum effect achieved after 3-4 weeks. The effects of these medications can last, on average, three months. People who stay on a regular schedule of treatments will find that as time passes, each session’s results last a little longer, and wrinkles seem to disappear because they are no longer being created by the action of the muscle. Botox® and Dysport®’s effectiveness decreases with age: The older you are, the less effective it will be, as deep expression lines may have already developed. These medications cannot completely eliminate deep wrinkles, which have persisted over time; but instead, relaxes the muscles that cause wrinkles to form or deepen.

Many people think that there is a risk of contracting botulism from these medications. This is false! You would have to swallow Botox® or Dysport® in large amounts to contract botulism. People who should not have treatments are those known to be allergic, pregnant women, and people with certain neurological disorders or predisposed weakness in the area of treatment.  Your clinician will thoroughly review your medical history prior to treatment.

Lasting SkinSolutions® has performed hundreds of thousands of Botox treatments since we opened in 1999.

We have achieved the status of being one of the Top Ten Botox® clinics in the country, and the highest rating possible in number of treatments performed. The combination of clinicians’ skill, experience and technique will determine the quality of the results you get from Botox® or Dysport®. These medications must be placed precisely to both make the intended muscle relax and to avoid affecting any unintended muscle groups, which can cause unwanted side effects. These medications are extremely safe and effective when administered by an experienced technician. Highly trained and experienced clinicians can evaluate and customize a Botox® or Dysport® treatment regimen which is right for you. Often, these targeted recommendations will actually save you money over time.

All clinicians holding the title of Master Injector at Lasting SkinSolutions® have years of experience in administering these medications, and have finely tuned techniques that will achieve optimal results. Contact the Madison skin restoration specialists at Lasting SkinSolutions® for a professional skin care consultation.