Toxins

About Toxins

Ideal Candidate

BOTOX is great for those who wish to soften the appearance of dynamic lines and wrinkles on their face without surgery. BOTOX can also be used as a preventive treatment even if you do not show signs of aging — keep in mind how often you tend to make facial expressions. It's a terrific nonsurgical treatment if you are frustrated by forehead lines or parallel lines between the brows. It's also a solution for lines around the eyes. If you have deeper lines, a filler product may be more suitable. 

Procedure Technique for Toxins

BOTOX treatments are performed as an outpatient procedure conveniently at Kind Health Group. If it is your first time to visit us in Encinitas, CA for BOTOX, we may perform the injection on the same appointment as your consultation. You will be asked to make various facial expressions using the upper face, such as squinting, frowning, etc., which will allow us to mark where the injections are to be placed. The skin will be cleansed and BOTOX will be applied with a fine needle, followed by a cold compress to help decrease discomfort, swelling, and bruising. You can request a numbing cream to make the procedure more comfortable, but it generally is unnecessary. BOTOX injections typically take about 10 – 15 minutes, then you can resume to your normal routine almost right away.

What to expect

After the procedure, you may get back to your typical routine, but strenuous activity should be skipped for at least one day. You will be asked to sleep with your head elevated for the first night and to not touch your face, which may accidentally spread the treatment to other areas. The treated areas of the face may appear bruised, red, or swollen for 2 – 3 days, but you will not develop any severe or lasting side effects. In many cases, it takes about 5 – 7 days before the full effects of BOTOX can be seen. The results usually last 3 – 4 months. You should speak to your injector about how often to schedule your next appointment at Kind Health Group to extend your results.

FAQS

How much does BOTOX cost?

The cost for BOTOX will depend on how much product is used. This will vary based on your needs and goals. During your consultation, we will develop your personal treatment plan before we can estimate your costs. BOTOX can produce great results when performed by a skilled injector, but it can be unsafe if done by someone without training, which is why it's better to avoid places offering cheap or knock-off injections. To save money, ask about the Brilliant Distinctions Rewards Program so you can get points for BOTOX and other Allergan products, like Juvéderm.

How long will my results last?

Your BOTOX results can last up to four months. Most patients make an appointment every season to maintain their results, but you may come back sooner. If you are getting BOTOX while you are younger as a preventive treatment, you may be able to schedule treatments further apart. After listening to your goals and developing your treatment plan, we will be able to estimate when you should schedule your next appointment.

What's the difference between wrinkle relaxers and fillers?

Wrinkle relaxers (like BOTOX) and wrinkle fillers (like Juvéderm and Restylane) are both treatments that reduce wrinkles and smooth fine lines. BOTOX relaxes overused facial muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles, like frown lines (between the eyebrows), Crow's feet (in the outer corners of the eyes), forehead wrinkles, and smile lines. Injectable fillers add volume under the skin to correct hollow areas and decrease static wrinkles. After hearing your goals, we may recommend BOTOX, fillers, or a combination of both for a liquid "facelift."

What's the difference between BOTOX and Dysport?

BOTOX and Dysport are brands of wrinkle relaxers that use botulinum toxin (type A). Each of these relax facial muscles to reduce dynamic wrinkles, but each formula is designed to suit specific areas and needs. There are subtle differences between them including the dosing amounts, treatment spread, and length of results. We will choose the best injection to fit your goals.

Is BOTOX safe?

When used properly, BOTOX rarely causes any complications. With that said, it is important to select someone who has training in handling this medication. Overusing BOTOX can create an undesirable outcome. A skilled practitioner will use just enough of the medication to effectively freeze the muscles that cause wrinkles while leaving nearby muscles unaffected. One of the most popular cosmetic treatments on the market today, it's safe and approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In addition to cosmetic uses, BOTOX is also used to treat medical problems like facial spasms, excessive sweating, uncontrollable blinking, and migraines.