What Is Botox?
Botox (botulinum toxin) is a prescription medication that temporarily paralyzes facial muscles. This minimizes the appearance of lines and wrinkles by temporarily reducing the movement of targeted muscles. Botox is a popular treatment for reducing the appearance of aging on the forehead and around the eyes. It can also be used to treat excessive sweating. Botox can be injected by a Colorado Dentist or trained medical professional, and results typically last about four months.
What Are The Uses Of Botox?
Botox can be used to treat moderate to severe frown lines between the brows, forehead wrinkles, and crow’s feet around the eyes. When injected, Botox blocks nerve signals to muscles in the face that contract and cause wrinkles. Wrinkles caused by muscle contractions are called dynamic wrinkles. The effects of Botox typically last about four months.
What Can I Expect During Botox Injections?
Botox injections contain a purified protein that relaxes the muscles underneath the skin. With a few injections, this protein can temporarily relax these muscles, which can prevent wrinkles from forming.
During Botox injections, the dermatologist will inject the Botox into the patient’s facial muscles. The number of injections will vary based on the patient’s unique facial features and desired results. Botulinum toxin, the active ingredient in Botox, works by temporarily blocking the neurotransmitters that send signals to the muscles.
What Are Fillers?
Dermal fillers are injections used to add volume to a patient’s face. These fillers include Restylane, Juvederm, and Radiesse. These fillers are injected directly into the skin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and plump up sagging skin.
Dermal fillers are used to treat a number of aesthetic concerns, including lines, wrinkles, and volume loss. They can also be used around your lips and mouth. Many types of dermal fillers are marketed for the treatment of frown lines and wrinkles around your mouth.
Fillers can be used to:
- smooth out lines and wrinkles
- improve contours
- add volume to your lips
What Can I Expect During Filler Injections?
During your fillers treatment, your doctor will use a fine needle to inject the dermal filler into the treatment area. The treatment area may be gently massaged to ensure the even distribution of the product. Ice packs can be applied to the treatment area to reduce swelling and inflammation. Your dentist may recommend a follow-up appointment a few weeks after treatment to reevaluate your results.
Are Botox and Fillers Safe?
Botox and fillers are non-invasive methods of reversing signs of aging. With Botox, the muscles that cause wrinkles and lines in the face are temporarily paralyzed, causing fine lines and wrinkles to smooth out. Fillers offer similar results by filling in wrinkles and lines with volume. Fillers are especially useful for plumping up thin lips and filling in sunken cheeks. Botox and fillers are completely safe when administered by a trained professional.
Botox For Treating TMJ-related disorders
Botox is FDA approved to treat chronic migraines and TMJ-related disorders. Botox injections for TMJ-related disorders and chronic migraines help to relax the muscles that cause jaw pain.
These injections are administered into the jaw muscles during a routine visit, and results will usually be seen within 7-14 days. Botox injections for TMJ-related disorders do not cure TMJ disorders but can reduce pain, prevent headaches and migraines, and help you resume normal activities
To learn more about the services offered at Tava Dentistry, call us at (719) 434-6630 or visit our dental office located at 320 E Fontanero St #302, Colorado Springs, CO 80907.
