A tiny needle is used to inject reconstituted solution into the muscle that creates the wrinkle. The nerve impulse sent by the brain is then prevented from reaching and activating the muscle, which then relaxes. This overtime leads to gradual muscle weakening, and the skin overlying the muscle gradually softens, leading to resolution of the wrinkles.

Botox is suitable for everyone except if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

The injection does not hurt any more than a mosquito bite. It is for this reason that you do not need anesthesia. For those with sensitive skin, an ice pack or topical lidocaine cream can be applied to numb the skin and make you more comfortable.

Botox treatment has been coined a lunch break procedure as it takes no more than 10 minutes to administer. After the therapist has assessed which areas need to be injected, everything else is quite fast and does not require anesthesia. It is a short procedure, and you will be on your way in no time.

The effects last 3-4 months. There is a lot of variation depending on individual lifestyle, metabolism, etc. ‘How long does it last?’ is therefore a question that has an individual answer. For example, for new patients, whose muscles have not been relaxed before, the effects may wear off faster. So do not worry if the results fade off earlier than expected after your first treatment as you can always come for an additional touch up.

After an approximately 10-minute procedure, the muscles relax in 2-6 days. The full results of the treatment are seen, however, within 2 weeks.

The injected area might swell a little and it is advised not to rub the injected area. Also, these areas should not be massaged or exposed to hot water for at least 24 hours after the procedure. Additionally, alcohol should be avoided for 24 hours after the completion of the procedure.

It is safe and FDA approved. Since it is injected directly into the muscle, it does not get absorbed anywhere else in the body.

The most common side effect is minor bruising, which resolves in a few days after injection and a slight headache after the procedure (this is a remote possibility). The latter disappears soon after you take some painkillers or after a short rest. If the agent spreads into an undesired area then it is possible to develop droopy eyelids or frozen forehead. This may happen if it is not properly administered, which is why you should always get a professional to do it. With the services performed by licensed and experienced professionals, you can rest assured that all potential side effects would not ruin the outstanding results as well as your excit.