Benefits of Botox

No matter how busy you are in your daily life it is still important to reserve time to tend to your self-care needs. Part of self-care is to ensure that you are looking and feeling your best. If you've been insecure about the lines and wrinkles that are forming in your skin as you get older, consider talking to our aesthetic providers at Tulsa Hills Cosmetic & Laser Skin Center in Tulsa, OK, about Botox.

How Does Botox Work?

Botox is a skin treatment that relaxes the muscles causing wrinkles and deep lines in the skin. The procedure is a series of injections of a solution called Botulinum toxin. As the solution is injected, it pauses the flexing of skin muscles. The injections are targeted around wrinkles in the forehead, around the mouth, the eyes, and other areas of the face.

Botox Benefits

When you get a Botox treatment, it will last for up to three or four months before you have to visit your Tulsa, OK, dermatologist for a follow-up treatment. It also is a minimally invasive way to get younger-looking skin without the need for plastic surgery or deep anesthesia. Botox also has other uses, including the treatment of lazy eyes and the reduction of excessive sweating. One of the most appealing benefits is that the results are visible very soon after the appointment (within a few days).

What You Can Expect at a Botox Appointment

Another benefit of Botox is the short duration of each appointment. Most visits only take a few minutes and then you can go back to your normal day. You will sit back in a comfortable chair during the procedure. The doctor will use a topical anesthetic to help make the injections more tolerable and provide you with care instructions. You should avoid lying down for at least a few hours after the appointment, do not rub or touch your face, and call your dermatologist if there are any follow-up questions.

Botox Can Work for You

Botox comes with several key anti-aging benefits that are long-lasting. Contact Tulsa Hills Cosmetic & Laser Skin Center in Tulsa, OK, today by calling (918) 293-1287 for your first Botox appointment with our aesthetic providers.