Botox
Athens Georgia's Premier Botox Practice
Botox is the most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatment in the world and can dramatically improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the face. At Blue Spiral Medical Spa, we are experts in Botox treatments and are the largest Botox provider in the Athens area.
What is Botox?
Botox is an FDA-approved, minimally-invasive, office-based cosmetic treatment that can temporarily improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the face.
Manufactured by the leading medical-aesthetic company Allergan, Botox is a brand name that has been studied for decades and used for cosmetic purposes for over 20 years.
Moreover, it has helped millions of individuals outside of the cosmetic market with medical uses such as overactive bladder, migraines, cervical dystonia, and excessive sweating, just to name a few.
How does Botox work?
Botox contains purified protein that helps soften the areas of the face that produce frown lines, forehead wrinkles, and crow’s feet. Botox is most effective against dynamic wrinkles that are caused by repeated contractions of facial muscles.
Not only do Botox injections treat existing fine lines and wrinkles, but they also slow down the formation of new lines and wrinkles. Therefore, Botox treatment can give you a smoother, refreshed, and more youthful appearance.
Where on the face can you get Botox?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved cosmetic Botox injections for wrinkle reduction in three facial areas:
- For moderate to severe frown lines in the glabellar region between the eyebrows
- For fine lines or crow’s feet at the corners of the eyes
- For the horizontal forehead lines above the eyebrows
What do I need to do before getting Botox?
Before recommending and performing Botox injections, our expert injector, Charlotte Sims, CANS Injector, BSN, MSN, will evaluate your concerns to make sure you are a good candidate for Botox treatment. Consultation and treatment can be done during the same visit.
What is the Botox process?
Botox treatments are completed in our state-of-the-art medical spa near downtown Athens, GA. This is a non-surgical, minimally invasive anti-wrinkle treatment. The actual treatment itself is very quick. Most individuals can be done with treatment in less than 15 minutes.
Is Botox injection painful?
The vast majority of patients do not find Botox injections painful or uncomfortable. At Blue Spiral Medical Spa, we are experts in Botox treatments and want to make your Botox experience as pain-free as possible. We offer topical numbing cream to those individuals who may be more sensitive to the treatment than others.
How long is the downtime after Botox?
There is no downtime or recovery time after Botox. You can leave the office right away after your treatment is completed, drive yourself home, or return to work.
What are some do's and don'ts after botox?
We will provide you with a complete list of things to do after your treatment. However, we recommend that you avoid massaging, rubbing, or lying down on the treated area for a few hours.
This prevents the Botox medicine from spreading to surrounding muscles and areas. Generally, we ask that you refrain from working out or exercising the same day you receive your Botox treatment.
How long does Botox usually last?
Botox results typically last for 3-4 months on average. You need to get repeat Botox injections every few months to maintain your youthful appearance.
What happens if I stop getting Botox treatments?
If you decide to stop getting Botox treatments, then the areas that have been treated in the past will return to their normal state once the treatment has worn off. The muscles under the skin will return to their full dynamic range of motion, and the wrinkles caused by that motion will start to reappear.
Other considerations before starting Botox treatments?
Like most things in life, expertise should be at the top of your list when considering where to go for your Botox treatment. Charlotte Sims, CANS Injector, BSN, MSN, has years of injectable experience and is one of the busiest injectors in the state of Georgia.
Our medical practice has been nationally recognized as one of the largest injectable practices in the country, and we pride ourselves on helping our patients achieve natural-looking results with Botox.
If you have any more questions about injectable treatments like Botox or would like to set up a consultation, then please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office at Blue spiral med spa, and we will be happy to assist you in any way we can.
