BOTOX® | DYSPORT
Why BOTOX®/Dysport?
Years of squinting and frowning tend to leave deep wrinkles that can produce a tired, angry or sad look that detracts from a pleasant facial appearance. BOTOX® will safely and effectively improve these lines without downtime, surgery or scars, typically lasting 3-4 months.
How much Botox will I need?
Botox is not a one size fits all treatment. Your specialist will customize the treatment to your face and your desired effect. The appropriate dosing will maximize the duration of the effects of Botox while allowing expressive motion of the face and avoiding a frozen effect.
Functional vs. Aesthetic Botox: Understanding the Overlap
Botox has long been associated with smoothing wrinkles and achieving a more youthful appearance, but its benefits extend beyond aesthetics. This powerful neurotoxin has both functional and cosmetic applications, often overlapping in ways that enhance both health and beauty.
Aesthetic Botox: Enhancing Your Appearance
Aesthetic Botox is primarily used to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, giving the face a refreshed and youthful look. By temporarily relaxing targeted muscles, Botox softens dynamic wrinkles—those caused by repetitive facial movements like smiling, frowning, or squinting.
Common aesthetic Botox treatments include:
Forehead lines: Prevents horizontal creases from deepening.
Frown lines (Glabellar lines): Reduces the “11” lines between the eyebrows.
Crow’s feet: Softens fine lines around the eyes.
Lip flip: Enhances the upper lip for a fuller look.
Jawline & chin smoothing: Reduces dimpling and slims the jaw.
Functional Botox: Improving Quality of Life
Beyond its cosmetic uses, Botox is also a powerful medical treatment for various conditions. It works by blocking nerve signals to overactive muscles, relieving pain, discomfort, and excessive tension.
Functional Botox is commonly used for:
TMJ & jaw clenching: Eases tension in the jaw, reducing pain and teeth grinding.
Migraine relief: Helps prevent chronic headaches and migraines.
Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating): Reduces sweat production in the underarms, palms, and feet.
Neck spasms (Cervical Dystonia): Relieves involuntary muscle contractions.
Eye twitching (Blepharospasm): Calms muscle spasms around the eyes.
The Overlap: When Botox is Both Functional & Aesthetic
Many Botox treatments fall into both categories, delivering both health benefits and cosmetic improvements. For example:
Masseter Botox for Jaw Slimming & TMJ Relief
Aesthetic Benefit: Creates a more contoured, V-shaped jawline.
Functional Benefit: Relieves jaw pain, clenching, and teeth grinding.
Brow Lift Botox for a Youthful Look & Migraine Relief
Aesthetic Benefit: Lifts drooping brows, opening up the eyes (refresh look of the eyes).
Functional Benefit: May reduce tension that contributes to migraines.
Botox for Hyperhidrosis & Sweat-Free Confidence
Aesthetic Benefit: Keeps skin dry and fresh, eliminating sweat stains.
Functional Benefit: Prevents excessive sweating that can impact daily life.
Is Botox Right for You?
Whether you're looking to smooth wrinkles, ease discomfort, or both, Botox offers a versatile solution tailored to your needs. At Alchemy Restorative Medicine, we specialize in customized Botox treatments that balance beauty and function, helping you look and feel your best.
Client Testimonial
“I have been thrilled with seeing Natasha for BOTOX® and cosmetic dermatology. I balance working full time as a healthcare provider with being a mom of three kids and have really limited time to get ready in the morning. Natasha really understands and has given me natural looking results that have allowed me to grow out my bangs for the first time in 10 years and spend less than 10 minutes on my hair and makeup before I leave for work in the morning. My only wish is that I had started seeing her years ago.” - Kate, 36
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