What Are the Benefits of Botox on the Face?

Botox is one of the most effective skin rejuvenation procedures available on the market with its ability to treat dynamic creasing in the facial skin. It is a non-surgical, minimally invasive procedure that requires very little downtime and provides effects that are comparable to what you would see with surgical procedures. Botox injections are able to be customized for each patient, allowing for subtler or more dramatic results depending on the patient’s desired outcome. Erasing the effects that aging has had on your skin through Botox will provide beautifully smooth skin, allowing you to look as young as you feel in a matter of days with results that will last for several months.

Clients receiving preventative Botox can be as young as 18 years old, but it is more often recommended for those in their mid-to-late late 20s or early 30s. While it is easier to reduce the appearance of shallow creasing that has only just started, Botox is frequently used on patients that are anywhere from 25 to 50 years old to minimize creasing caused by frequent muscle movements. For deeper wrinkles, more units of Botox or more frequent treatments may be required depending on the desired results. Essentially, the younger you start Botox injections, the better, as it is much more effective as a preventative measure or to temporarily stop aging in the skin before it even starts to develop, but it will still provide beautiful smooth results for those of all ages.

Botox injections work to fill in and stop dynamic creasing from occurring by temporarily paralyzing the muscles in which they are injected. Once the Botox takes effect in the muscles, movement by those muscles is significantly limited, preventing new wrinkles from occurring in those areas. Botox is very effective for areas of high muscle movement due to common facial expressions in the glabellar lines (the two vertical lines between the eyebrows, also known as frown lines), the crow’s feet (creasing around the outside of the eyes), the horizontal lines across the forehead, and the creasing that occurs around the mouth caused by frequent smiling. For any fine lines or wrinkles that have already started to develop in the face, the Botox injections will significantly reduce their appearance by smoothing them out to reveal tighter, more youthful skin.

The full effects provided by Botox injections can last anywhere from 2 to 6 months, with an average lifespan of 3 to 4 months. It is common for the initial Botox treatment to not last as long as any of the treatments that will follow. Also, those with faster metabolisms may notice that their results will start to fade closer to 2 to 3 months following the administration of Botox, as they will metabolize the drug at a faster rate than average. Some recommendations to help prolong the effects of your Botox treatments include avoiding smoking or consuming nicotine, trying to minimize stress wherever possible, and ensuring your skin is always properly protected from harmful UV rays. To allow the Botox injections to take effect as efficiently as possible, it is also recommended that you avoid high-intensity exercise and excessive heat (such as saunas or hot tubs) for a couple of weeks following the treatments. Your Botox provider will ensure that you have all the necessary aftercare recommendations to get the most out of the treatment.

If you are seeking Botox treatment, visit us at Elysium Aesthetics and Vein Care. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 1 Sears Dr Suite 406, Paramus, NJ 07652. We serve clients from Paramus NJ, Westwood NJ, Bergenfield NJ, Ridgewood NJ, Fair Lawn NJ, Hackensack NJ, and surrounding areas.