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Botox 101

Brotox Winter Haven

Did you know Botox does not actually remove wrinkles? Instead, this mighty toxin works its magic by relaxing muscles. Overused muscles tend to become stuck in a certain expression which after time causes skin to settle into lines we call wrinkles. Go ahead! Make a worried face or raise your eyebrows. If you see vertical lines appear between your eyebrows or horizontal lines across your forehead, these can eventually form into wrinkles if you make this kind of expression frequently. Botox is injected into your facial muscles, causing any built-up tension that results in wrinkles to be released, allowing your skin to settle into a smoother texture.

Knowing all this, Botox is best used as a preventative measure rather than restorative. Any line that is present at rest will likely not disappear after a single treatment of Botox. But don’t fret! While Botox cannot iron out all the deep creases, it will definitely help to soften them.

FAQS about BOTOx in Winter Haven

  • Beauty is pain, right? Wrong. Botox and fillers are so appealing to patients because there is minimal pain involved. The most pain you will feel during the procedure is a prick! Topical numbing cream and ice will be applied to the area to make sure that the injection is as pain-free as possible and deeper dental anesthetic nerve blocks are also available at no additional charge upon request. Dr. Bolton only uses Comfortox 31gauge syringes which are specifically designed for repetitive esthetic dermal injections. This ain’t your momma’s beauty treatment!

  • While words like “toxins” and “acids” typically carry negative connotations, we promise you that treatments offered at Emergency Fix are safe. With over 20 years of use for a range of different conditions, FDA approved Botox® has a long and well-established safety history. It would take dose of more than 100 times the average dose given for a cosmetic use for Botox® to be toxic. Any unforeseen allergic reactions, although incredibly rare (36 total cases documented between years 1989 and 2003), have already been considered and the clinic has fast acting medication readily available. In addition to all that, Dr. Bolton is board certified in Emergency Medicine!

  • At your consultation, Dr. Bolton will inform you if you’re not a good candidate for injectable therapies based on your complete medical history. You should not get botulinum toxin therapy if you have:

    
-Allergies to any of the ingredients
    
-Uncontrolled Diabetes

    -Bleeding problems or are on blood thinning medications

    -Glaucoma or recent eye surgery
    
-An active upper respiratory infection
    
-Certain muscle or nerve disorders
    
-Botulinum toxin therapy is not recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding

  • Botulinum toxin does NOT cause long-term or life-threatening complications. However, patients can experience adverse side effects. But these can usually be avoided by sharing your complete medical history with Dr. Bolton.
 When negative side effects do occur, it’s typically at the injection site. These include:

    -Redness
    -Bruising
    -Infection
    -Pain at the injection site


    While serious side effects are uncommon, the possibilities include:

    -Dizziness or nausea
    -Headache

    -Muscle weakness
    
-An increased risk of respiratory infections


    Botulinum toxin side effects involving the eye area may include:


    -Double vision

    -Drooping

    -Swollen eyelids
    -Dry eyes

    -Tearing
    -Reduced blinking

    -Sensitivity to light


  • Absolutely not! Botox® will not worsen wrinkle formation. Instead, wrinkles will slowly return to how they were prior to Botox® treatment. The ultimate goal is to gradually require less amount of toxin to treat an area over time. Keeping a regimented schedule of therapy is ideal, but not at all necessary.

  • We’re glad you’ve chosen Dr. Bolton as your trusted practitioner. She loves it when you arrive with the cleanest face possible. Any makeup present prior to the appointment will be thoroughly removed and the skin again sanitized to ensure the cleanest injection environment possible. It is also a great idea in the week leading up to the treatment to avoid any medications or supplements that can thin the blood as to avoid bruising. These include aspirin, ibuprofen, Aleve, ginseng, St. John’s Wort, Vitamin E, gingko biloba and Vitamin E. Not to kill any vibe, but the margarita with the girls is probably best to avoid in the 48 hours prior to your appointment.