Maybe you first spotted those frown lines in the mirror? Or maybe you’ve noticed new forehead wrinkles that weren’t there in the photos from a few years ago.
These are some of the most common signs of aging, and while they’re completely natural, they don’t have to define how you look. Botox® injections can help soften these lines while still keeping your expression natural.
This month, the team at Novell Primary Care and Weight Loss is talking about all things Botox. Read on to learn how Botox works for crow’s feet, forehead lines, and frown lines.
These wrinkles are called dynamic wrinkles and form from repeated facial movements. Every time you smile, raise your eyebrows, squint, or frown, your muscles contract and create creases in your skin. Eventually, those creases begin to stick around, even when your face is at rest.
Botox targets the underlying cause of these lines: repetitive muscle movements.
Botox contains a highly purified form of Clostridium botulinum neurotoxin (type A). It works by temporarily relaxing the specific muscles responsible for repeated contractions. For example, it targets muscles like your orbicularis oculi (around the eyes), frontalis (forehead), and corrugator and procerus muscles (between your eyebrows). When these muscles relax, the skin above them smooths out.
The result isn’t a frozen look. When administered by our team of skilled professionals, you get a softer, more refreshed version of your natural expression.
While the word “neurotoxin” may seem startling at first, keep in mind that it’s highly purified. Also, there are over 792 peer-reviewed articles in scientific and medical journals that demonstrate Botox's safety and effectiveness.
Botox is used to treat a wide range of both medical and cosmetic concerns. Medically, it can help manage conditions such as certain eye disorders, chronic migraines, and muscle-related issues like dystonia.
Botox is specifically designed to address visible signs of aging, including:
These fine lines form around the outer corners of your eyes. They are usually more noticeable when you smile or squint.
When we administer Botox into your orbicularis oculi muscle, those repeated contractions relax and help soften the appearance of crow’s feet.
Horizontal lines across your forehead that appear when you raise your eyebrows can make you appear older than your years. That said, when we administer Botox into your frontalis muscle, those muscles relax, and the forehead wrinkles are smoothed away.
Vertical lines between your eyebrows are sometimes called frown lines, 11 lines, or glabellar lines. Regardless of what you call them, they can make you look tired, angry, or stressed, even when you’re not.
These lines are treated by targeting the corrugator and procerus muscles, which work together to create that furrowed appearance.
Botox treatments are quick and can be easily squeezed into your lunch hour. Most appointments take about 15-30 minutes, depending on your specific treatment plan, here in our Tallahassee, Florida, office. Afterward, there’s little to no downtime, and you can return to your normal activities the same day.
You may start to notice results within a few days, and your full results typically appear within about 1–2 weeks.
If you’re already bothered by lines, you don’t have to wait until lines are deeply set. Botox injections can be used:
In other words, starting now can help maintain smoother skin over time.
If you’re ready for a “new you” this summer, give us a call at 850-765-2549 to schedule your Botox consultation. You can also schedule your consultation through our online booking system.
