Botox – Haverhill, MA
Recapturing Your Youth with Botox®
When you look in the mirror, your face reflects a lifetime of smiles, sadness, anger, surprise, and even laughter. While the memories may be fond to recall, seeing the physical evidence in various fine lines and wrinkles may not be quite as welcoming. At Associates in Dental Health of Haverhill, Dr. Parsia Koleini is here to provide a safe and effective solution to help recapture your youthful appearance – Botox in Haverhill, MA! Contact us today to schedule an appointment and learn more about whether you’re a candidate for this unique facial treatment.
What is Botox?
Botox is an FDA-approved method of treatment that is known to target fine lines and wrinkles. Consisting of a diluted form of botulinum toxin, the injectable solution temporarily freezes the muscles that contract within your face and cause wrinkles.
It is also commonly used for patients who suffer from severe migraines and/or temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ/TMD), as it helps to release the muscles that cause significant pain.
Patients who receive Botox can expect to see noticeable results in about one week, and they can last for several months (2-3) before a follow-up treatment is required.
Who is a Good Candidate for Botox?
Determining whether you are a qualified candidate for Botox requires scheduling a consultation with a cosmetic dentist in Haverhill. After thorough discussions regarding your medical history and any current medications you are taking, we will decide if you could benefit from the use of Botox.
Ideally, you should be in at least your mid-20s before undergoing this type of facial treatment and be looking to fix one or more of the following facial flaws:
- Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD)
- Glabellar lines (vertical lines between the eyebrows)
- Crow’s feet
- Vertical lines around the lips
- Forehead lines and wrinkles
- Horizontal lines across the forehead
The Benefits of Botox
Botox is a highly effective treatment option that many individuals flock to as an alternative to a traditional facelift. Because it is non-invasive, with only a small needle entering into designated areas of your face, you can return to work immediately following your session.
But this is only one of the many benefits you can expect to experience with Botox. Others include:
- Koleini is a professional dentist who is a member of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics and has much experience administering Botox to patients.
- Instead of spending weeks or months recovering for a full facelift, you can achieve results from your Botox treatment within one week and quickly return to normal activity immediately following your appointment. You’ll just need to avoid strenuous exercise.
- Choosing Botox to reduce fine lines and wrinkles is a subtle way to improve your appearance.
- The procedure is non-invasive because only one or more small injections are required.
- Botox is quite affordable as opposed to a complete facelift or other TMJ therapies.
BOTOX FAQs
Is BOTOX Safe?
BOTOX is generally considered safe for Haverhill patients. Severe adverse side effects are extremely rare, and when they do occur, they are usually due to underlying medical conditions rather than the BOTOX itself.
Our team takes every precaution to protect our patients’ safety. For example, we take a thorough medical history. We are also very careful when injecting BOTOX so we use appropriate doses and place it where it will produce the best results.
If you have specific concerns about the safety of BOTOX, please bring them up when you are speaking with us.
How Can I Prolong My BOTOX Injections?
You might be able to prolong the results of your BOTOX injections by taking some simple steps:
- Protect your skin from the sun. Wear a hat and apply SPF if you plan to spend any length of time outdoors.
- Switch to low-intensity workouts. High-intensity workouts can cause BOTOX to break down faster in your body.
- Minimize your stress. This reduces muscle tension and may help BOTOX to last longer.
- Have a good home skincare routine. Regularly apply a high-quality moisturizer to keep your skin plump and healthy.
- Do not use nicotine. Smoking and chewing tobacco can encourage collagen breakdown in the skin cells, thereby reducing the effectiveness of BOTOX.
- Take a zinc supplement. Studies suggest that zinc may prolong the results of BOTOX.
Why Is BOTOX So Popular?
There are a number of reasons for BOTOX’s stunning popularity. Not only is it excellent at reducing the appearance of wrinkles, but it is also minimally invasive and cost-effective when compared to cosmetic surgeries.
Plus, some people choose to get BOTOX, not for its cosmetic benefits, but for its medical applications. For example, it may help with migraines, overactive bladder, excessive sweating, TMJ disorder, and more.
What Happens If I Stop BOTOX Injections?
If you stop BOTOX injections, the muscles that it affected will regain their normal range of motion, meaning that your wrinkles may start to become more noticeable. However, since BOTOX can slow down wrinkle formation, you are still likely to look younger than you would have if you never got any BOTOX to begin with.
It should be safe for you to resume BOTOX whenever you are ready.
Who Should Not Get BOTOX?
BOTOX is an excellent option for most people, but there are some individuals for whom it is not suitable. For example, you should not use it during pregnancy because it may carry a risk for an unborn child. It is also not recommended for individuals with certain neuromuscular disorders, such as ALS, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome.
Our team will take a thorough medical history prior to your BOTOX treatment in order to determine if it is suitable for you. If you are not a candidate for it, you may become one in the future, or you may need to explore other anti-aging treatments.