How is Botox Used?

Effects of Botox Treatments

For Botox near you, look no further than Beauty LA Med Spa! Our expert Doctors and NP's understand the need for this FDA-approved treatment, but not all of our clients do. Continue reading to learn more about how Botox injections can benefit you.

Reduce Lines and Wrinkles: Botox works by freezing muscles. It's like a snapshot of your skin, which is why it's great at reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles on the face. Frown lines, smile lines, and crows feet can fade away with regular Botox injections.

Relax Muscles: The botulinum toxin used in Box blocks nerve activity at injection sites. Without nerve activity, muscles are forced to freeze, instead of stretching and contracting. Without this muscle movement, your muscles are going to relax as there is no message from the brain telling them to move.

Treat Excessive Sweating: Botox injections in the underarms, hands, face, and feet can block the chemical produced in the body that is responsible for the activation of sweat glands. Injections at these sites effectively decrease the amount of sweat produced in the body.

Migraine Treatments: Acetylcholine is the chemical responsible for pain signals. By injecting Botox around the head and neck, these transmitters can be blocked in order to prevent the occurrence of chronic migraines. Botox injections are a great solution to stop the pain from migraines before they start.

Just as every person is unique, Botox rests differently for everyone. Depending on the individual person, you might need Botox injections more frequently, or almost never.

After Botox injections, expect to feel a little bit of pain, but nothing too bad! The needle used for injections is very tiny, so it feels more like a pinprick than a regular shot. The technicians on our team are licensed and board certified by the Medical Board of California so you can trust that they will work with extreme precision and care.

After your treatment, you may experience a small amount of bruising and swelling, which are very minimal side effects. Ice packs are a great way to reduce the look of swelling and after a few days, you should notice the results. After receiving Botox treatment, the effects can last anywhere from one to four months.