Botox®

Botox®

Frown lines are nothing to frown about with the help of Botox® and our expert injectors.

WHAT IS Botox®?

Botox® is a quick and easy injectable treatment that can effectively reduce the appearance of wrinkles without surgery.Botox® is the most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatment every year. Botox® works by limiting muscle movement in certain areas of the face that wrinkle or fold with certain facial expressions. It achieves this thanks to a tiny amount of botulinum toxin that blocks nerve signals from activating muscles in the area it’s injected into. Over time, these movements can cause wrinkles and folds to form with normal expressions like smiling or squinting. Botox® injected into the individual muscles relaxes wrinkles and leaves a rejuvenated, refreshed look.

What Areas Can BOTOX® Treat?

Botox can help address many dynamic wrinkles (wrinkles caused by moving facial muscles) throughout the face, including:

• the “11 lines” between the brows
• smoker’s lines around the lips
• Lip Flip
• Browlift
• Severe forehead lines
• Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
• Treating wrinkles on the face: (areas we focus on based on need/concern)
  • Glabella
  • Frontalis
  • Crows Feet
  • Nasalis
  • DAO
  • Mentalis
  • Masseters
  • Platysmal

Some of the most popular areas for Botox® include treatment to raise eyebrows for a “Botox browlift,” and treatments to reduce wrinkles in the and the chin (also referred to as the “peau d’orange” for an “orange peel” appearance that comes with age).

WHY CHOOSE BOTOX® IN RALEIGH / CARY, NC?

Botox® has been in use for many decades and is FDA-approved for cosmetic use as a way to treat frown lines and crow’s feet, among other locations. Some of the benefits of Botox® include that the appointment is quick, there’s no downtime, and you can enjoy a natural look shortly after the first injection.

Botox® is commonly combined with dermal fillers for highly effective facial rejuvenation without surgery. Botox® has a lot of different uses, meaning many different people can benefit from it. Some of the most common reasons we hear from patients opting for Botox® include:

• “My forehead wrinkles make me look tired and older than I feel.”
• “I’m beginning to see severe frown lines and don’t want them to keep forming.”
• “I want to look younger but don’t want surgery yet.”

AM I A CANDIDATE FOR BOTOX®?

The best candidates for Botox® are those who wish to prevent wrinkles and fine lines before they start or who wish to treat existing moderate to severe facial wrinkles and lines. A consultation with one of our expert PAs, Nurse Injectors, or Dr. Coan will help determine if you are a candidate for Botox®. Most people who are generally healthy are good candidates for Botox® injection, although make sure to disclose all your medical conditions, including muscle or nerve conditions, during your consultation, as these could make Botox unsafe.

HOW IS BOTOX® PERFORMED?

Botox® can be easily performed during your lunch break at our state-of-the-art facility. Before the injection process begins, we can apply a topical numbing cream for maximum comfort. Our expert injectors will use a very fine needle to place the product into the individual muscles causing unwanted wrinkles. A handful of small injections may be needed to make sure your ideal results are achieved.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT AFTER BOTOX®?

Although patients see some improvement right away, it can take up to two weeks for your final results to emerge. There’s no downtime required, meaning you can return to your regular activities. Your Botox results will last between three and four months, after which you can return for re-treatment with our expert injectors.

POST-TREATMENT CARE

You might experience some minor swelling and bruises after treatment, but this usually subsides within a day or so. You can use an ice pack to manage any discomfort but should avoid massaging or rubbing the area. It’s safe to continue your regular skincare regimen and cosmetic product use after treatment.

BOTOX® in Raleigh / Cary, NC AT CARE PLASTIC SURGERY

Setting up an appointment at CARE Plastic Surgery is convenient and easy. Either click, call (919) 374-2492, or send us a direct message on our Instagram and we’ll be happy to schedule a time that works best for you. Your first appointment will either be one hour (to allow time for a full face evaluation and treatment plan) or 30 minutes if only injectables are desired. Dr. Coan and our expert Botox PA and Nurse injectors are highly trained in the latest Botox aesthetic techniques for consistent, effective treatment. The CARE office is located minutes from Raleigh, is convenient to the RDU airport, and is just off Interstate 40.

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Patient Treatment Documents

• Botox After Care Instructions
• Botox Downloadable FAQ’s
• Deposit and Cancellation Policy

If you are thinking of getting Botox, please take a moment to download and review these after CARE instructions. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any additional questions you might have about the procedure.

Botox FAQs