When signs of aging, like lines around your eyes or mouth, are starting to become too noticeable, it might be time for you to try Botox. For decades now, this wrinkle-relaxing injectable treatment has been the go-to for reducing signs of aging for people who want to look and feel more refreshed. While Botox is non-invasive and doesn’t require downtime or recovery, it is also temporary. Patients should return several times a year for treatments of Botox to see the most effective results.
So how do you know when it’s time for you to schedule your Botox treatment? The team at Bryan Armijo MD may recommend coming back every 3-4 months based on your cosmetic goals. Learn more about how Botox works and the signs you need to return by reading below to schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryan Armijo.
How Often Should You Have Botox Treatments?
Wrinkles most often form because of the expressions we make every day from smiling, frowning, and even expressions we make unconsciously like scowling in concentration. Many people don’t realize that their forehead lines and crow’s feet are actually caused by these facial expressions. Botox works by preventing the facial muscles from contracting. When the muscles are relaxed, the overlying skin appears much less wrinkled.
It’s important to note that Botox isn’t a permanent solution to wrinkles. It temporarily blocks the signals to the muscles, but the cosmetic injections will eventually be metabolized by the body and effects will wear off. The majority of professionals agree that treatments can be safely administered every 3-4 months. When lines begin to reappear around the forehead and eyes, then it may be time to schedule your next appointment.
Tips To Make Your Botox Last Longer
Want your Botox to last even longer? Here are a few tips to help get the most out of your wrinkle relaxers in between your appointments:
- Avoid Unprotected Sun Exposure: Sun damage has been proven to cause premature wrinkles. Always wear sunblock on your face and neck when spending time outdoors.
- Follow a good skincare routine: Patients who keep their face clean and moisturized regularly stay wrinkle-free for longer than those who don’t regularly moisturize their skin.
- Quit Smoking: Cigarettes and other types of nicotine products age your skin at a much faster rate. Coupled with the repetitive movements and expressions involved with smoking, it can make wrinkles appear much faster. We suggest quitting as soon as possible.
- Stop excessive drinking of alcohol: Alcohol dehydrates the skin and causes inflammation. Limit how much alcohol you consume a day to help improve the quality of your skin and prolong the results of your Botox treatments.
What Can Botox Treat?
Botox has been approved for many areas, but the most important factor you need to keep in mind is the experience of the injector. Before you get Botox, choose a provider with experience treating facial anatomy as there are a lot of nerves and muscles in the face. Dr. Bryan Armijo is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with years of experiencing using Botox injections.
Here are the areas that can be treated with Botox:
- Forehead
- Lifting the eyebrows
- Crow’s Feet
- Glabella lines (the parenthesis lines between the eyebrows)
- Bunny lines on the sides of the nose or across the nose
- Gummy smile reduction
- Lifting up the corners of the mouth
- Reduce chin dimpling
- Lessening the appearance of neck bands
- Reduce underarm sweating
Reduce Wrinkles By Scheduling Your Botox Appointment
It’s no surprise that Botox is one of the top cosmetic injections in the country. If you want to rejuvenate your face, erase wrinkles, and smooth fine lines, contact Bryan Armijo, MD for a Botox consultation. Our experienced team will set up a custom treatment plan that best suits your lifestyle and aesthetic goals in Dallas, TX.