25 BEST BOTOX FAQs ANSWERED

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It’s that “me time” that we’ve promised ourselves for too long that’s ready for us to address. You’ve looked in the mirror, and perhaps you’ve got a wrinkle or two that you hadn’t noticed before. What to do?

It’s time to consider the Wrinkle Relaxation injection known as BOTOX®.

But, you wisely want to do some research before you pick up the phone and make an appointment. Research is always the wisest first step. We wrote this BOTOX FAQ article to address the best patient questions about Botox and assist you in your research.

OK, let’s get started!

1. WHAT IS BOTOX®?

1. WHAT IS BOTOX®?

Botox is the brand name of a neurotoxin made by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Other brands, such as Dysport and Xeomin, also use Clostridium botulinum. These wrinkle-relaxing injectables are also known as Neuromodulators.

Botox is the most frequently used term you hear because it was the first injectable bacterium, Clostridium botulinum toxin.

Botox is one of the most common Cosmetic Procedures that we humans do for ourselves each year.

You can learn more on our website by tapping this link: BOTOX®.

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education about our treatments is a key service we provide to our clients.

2. WHAT ARE THE PRIMARY USES OF BOTOX®?

2. WHAT ARE THE PRIMARY USES OF BOTOX®?

The most common reason for using Botox is to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles. However, Botox can help treat other conditions, such as:

● Reduce the Cosmetic Appearance of Wrinkles
● Severe underarm sweating (hyperhidrosis)
● Uncontrolled blinking (blepharospasm)
● Cross-Eyes (Eyes that point in different directions (strabismus))
● Chronic Migraine Relief
● Overactive Bladder Relief
● Muscle Stiffness/Spasms
● Movement Disorders (such as cervical Dystonia and Torticollis)
● Temporary Face-Lift
● Nose Job Mimicry
● Soften Jawline and Chin
● Tighten Jowls
● Lift Lips
● Smooth Neck
● Smooth Breast Cleavage Lines (Décolleté)
● Longer Lasting Blowouts (due to less forehead sweating)

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education about our treatments is a key service we provide to our clients.

3. WHICH FACIAL WRINKLES CAN I TREAT WITH BOTOX®?

3. WHICH FACIAL WRINKLES CAN I TREAT WITH BOTOX®?

The most common body areas that use Botox Injections to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles are:

UPPER FACE:
● Forehead Wrinkles
● Frown (Glabellar) Lines (aka the 11’s)

EYE AREA:
● Eyebrow Wrinkles (Wrinkles Between the Eyebrows – Botox Brow Lift – Botox Eyebrow Lift)
● Bunny (Nasalis) Lines (Wrinkles On and Around the Nose, Between the Eyes, Below the Eyebrows)
● Crow’s Feet (Wrinkles Outside Right-Left Edges of the Eyes)
● Tear Trough (Wrinkles Under the Eyes)

LOWER FACE:
● Lip Flip (Injection into the Orbicularis Muscle of the Upper Lip)
● Vertical Lip Lines (Smokers Lines; Purse-string Wrinkles; Wrinkles Above the Upper Lip)
● Smile Lift (Corners of the Mouth Injection)
● Marionette Lines (Vertical Wrinkles Below the Lower Lip towards the Outer Corners of the Chin; Pouty Face)
● Nasolabial Folds (Vertical Wrinkles between the Upper Lip and Nose towards the Cheek)
● Mental Crease (Horizontal Wrinkle above the Chin and Below the Lower Lip)
● Dimpled Chin (Chin Indentations)
● Masseter Reduction (Jawline)
● Playtismal Bands (The Vertical Cords (Neck Wrinkles))

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education about our treatments is a key service we provide to our clients.

FACIAL WRINKLES MAP
FACIAL WRINKLES MAP

4. DO BOTOX® INJECTIONS HURT?

4. DO BOTOX INJECTIONS HURT?

As a general practice, any injection can hurt, but the needles used for Botox® injections are tiny, so any pain or discomfort is usually minimal. At Sandia Skin + Face, we offer distractors from the pain, such as ice packs and numbing cream, so you may not feel much, if any discomfort at all!

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education about our treatments is a key service we provide to our clients.

5. DOES BOTOX® MAKE MY FACE LOOK UNNATURAL?

5. DOES BOTOX MAKE MY FACE LOOK UNNATURAL?

If your medical professional injects too much Botox® in the wrong places, your face could look “frozen” or expressionless.

We can assure you that our experienced Master Injector and Nurse Practitioner, Tonya C. Tuggle, is skilled in making you look just like your usual self – just noticeably more youthful and refreshed!

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education about our treatments is a key service we provide to our clients.

6. HOW MUCH BOTOX® WILL I NEED FOR MY WRINKLE PROCEDURE? COST?

6. HOW MUCH BOTOX IS NEEDED FOR MY WRINKLE PROCEDURE? COST?

The Botox cost for a single injection treatment varies predominantly based on the state and region, the amount of botox required, and the specific procedure. The table below should give you a starting point for Botox cost.

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education about our treatments is a key service we provide to our clients.

PROCEDURE AREAAVERAGE # OF UNITSBOTOX COST RANGE
Forehead Wrinkles (Botox Forehead)10 to 30 units$100 to $1,500
Frown (Glabellar) Lines10 to 30 units$100 to $1,500
Eyebrow Wrinkles (Botox Eyebrow Lift)15 to 20 units$150 to $1,005
Bunny (Nasalis) Lines2 to 6 units$100 to $1,500
Crow’s Feet (Botox Crow’s Feet)12 to 20 units$120 to $1,500
Tear Trough (Botox Under Eyes)10 to 30 units$100 to $1,500
Lip Flip (Botox Lip Flip)4 to 6 units$100 to $1,500
Vertical Lip Lines (Botox Lips)5 to 10 units$100 to $1,500
Smile Lift (Botox on Lips)4 to 8 units$100 to $1,500
Marionette Lines2 to 5 units$100 to $1,500
Nasolabial Folds5 to 10 units$100 to $1,500
Mental Crease4 to 8 units$100 to $1,500
Dimpled Chin5 to 10 units$100 to $1,500
Masseter Reduction (Jawline)20 to 30 units$200 to $1,500
Playtismal Bands25 to 50 units$250 to $1,500

7. WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BOTOX® AND FILLERS?

7. WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BOTOX® AND FILLERS?

People get these two types of injectables confused quite often, but here’s an easy way to distinguish between the two:

● Botox® is for relaxing wrinkles in the face that cause wrinkles;
● Facial fillers fill the facial void areas with a gel made of hyaluronic acid, which helps to plump and lift the skin, replacing volume loss as we age.

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education about our treatments is a key service we provide to our clients.

8. HOW DOES BOTOX® REMOVE WRINKLES?

8. HOW DOES BOTOX REMOVE® WRINKLES?

In layperson terms, when Botox® is injected directly into a muscle, Botox® blocks the muscle’s nerve signals and temporarily relaxes the muscle. When the injected facial muscle is relaxed, wrinkles caused by muscle movement soften or disappear entirely.

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education about our treatments is a key service we provide to our clients.

9. DO BOTOX® INJECTIONS HAVE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?

9. DO BOTOX® INJECTIONS HAVE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?

While side effects of Botox Injectables share common side effects with most other injectables, they are usually mild and include:

● Muscle weakness near the injection sites
● Slight bruising near the injection sites
● Bleeding near the injection sites
● Redness near the injection sites
● Swelling near the injection sites

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education about our treatments is a key service we provide to our clients.

10. HOW LONG SHOULD I EXPECT A BOTOX® INJECTION TO LAST?

10. HOW LONG SHOULD I EXPECT A BOTOX® INJECTION TO LAST?

For most patients, Botox® injections last 3-4 months. To keep your results lasting as long as possible, you likely will need a follow-up treatment.

After your first follow-up treatment, you should be able to expect your Botox treatment results to begin lasting longer.

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education about our treatments is a key service we provide to our clients.

11. IS BOTOX® ONLY FOR WOMEN?

11. IS BOTOX® ONLY FOR WOMEN?

Not at all! Many men make BOTOX® Cosmetic part of what they do to care for their appearance.
The number of men choosing treatments like BOTOX® Cosmetic has risen fast. Men have received over one million botulinum toxin treatments in the past three years. When surveyed, most men say they want to look good and are bothered by the changes they see in the mirror. 80% would choose to treat their crow’s feet first, while 74% would prioritize their forehead lines, and 60% would most like to treat their frown lines.

Source: https://www.botoxcosmetic.com/

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education about our treatments is a key service we provide to our clients.

12. DO MEN USE BOTOX®?

12. DO MEN USE BOTOX®?

Yes! Men are an increasing percentage of the population of Botox users. This growing number of men making Botox® Cosmetic part of their appearance care is not surprising. Men have become more conscious of their appearance and how it can affect relationships and employment prospects.

The number of men choosing treatments like Botox® is rising quickly. Men have received over one million botulinum toxin treatments in the past three years. Most men say they want to look better and are bothered by the appearance changes they see in the mirror as they age. 80% would choose to treat their crow’s feet first, while 74% would prioritize their forehead lines, and 60% would most like to treat their frown lines.

Source: https://www.botoxcosmetic.com/
Yes! Men are an increasing percentage of the population of Botox users. This growing number of men making Botox® Cosmetic part of their appearance care is not surprising. Men have become more conscious of their appearance and how it can affect relationships and employment prospects.

The number of men choosing treatments like Botox® is rising quickly. Men have received over one million botulinum toxin treatments in the past three years. Most men say they want to look better and are bothered by the appearance changes they see in the mirror as they age. 80% would choose to treat their crow’s feet first, while 74% would prioritize their forehead lines, and 60% would most like to treat their frown lines.

Source: https://www.botoxcosmetic.com/

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education about our treatments is a key service we provide to our clients.

13. SHOULD I BE OVER 40 TO START USING BOTOX®?

13. SHOULD I BE OVER 40 TO START USING BOTOX®?

Your age is not what determines when BOTOX® is right for you. It’s the severity of your wrinkles. 64% of plastic surgeons report seeing a rise in cosmetic surgery or injectable treatments for patients in their early 30s.

The reality is that everyone’s wrinkles begin at a different age. Influencing the timing of wrinkle formation is a combination of factors, including cellular changes that may occur over time, the reduction of collagen, genetic factors, or damage caused by the sun and the environment.

Whichever age your wrinkles start to bother you, speak with your medical specialist or physician. They can help you determine if treatment is proper for you.

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education about our treatments is a key service we provide to our clients.

14. HOW MUCH TIME WILL A BOTOX® TREATMENT TAKE?

14. HOW MUCH TIME WILL A BOTOX® TREATMENT TAKE?

Your Botox injection specialist will discuss your treatment goals and perform a facial analysis to determine the appropriate treatment areas for you. If the Sandia Skin + Face team deems you to be a proper Botox candidate and the schedule allows, the injection might occur on that same day.

Some patients report that being injected with BOTOX® Cosmetic feels like a pinch with one’s fingers. Your Botox specialist may use ice to numb the treatment area. Optionally, if you are concerned about discomfort, your specialist may apply a topical numbing cream before administering your treatment.

Treatment requires minimal downtime. You can return to your daily routine immediately after you leave your specialist’s office.

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education about our treatments is a key service we provide to our clients.

15. HOW QUICKLY AFTER A BOTOX® TREATMENT WILL I SEE RESULTS?

15. HOW QUICKLY AFTER A BOTOX® WILL I SEE RESULTS?

Each patient’s results will vary slightly. One may notice Botox results in as little as 24 to 48 hours, with full results visible in 30 days. Results typically last up to four months for moderate to severe frown lines.

Remember that results vary from patient to patient, so your Botox specialist will plan your follow-up appointment based on your results and aesthetic goals.

Start talking about your goals with your Botox specialist today and find out more details on what you should expect.

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education about our treatments is a key service we provide to our clients.

16. AFTER A BOTOX® TREATMENT, HOW LONG IS THE RECOVERY TIME?

16. AFTER A BOTOX® TREATMENT, HOW LONG IS THE RECOVERY TIME?

A Botox Injection Treatment requires no downtime. You can return to your daily routine immediately after you leave your Botox specialist’s office.

Learn How BOTOX Cosmetic Works

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education about our treatments is a key service we provide to our clients.

17. HOW MANY BOTOX® INJECTIONS WILL I NEED?

17. HOW MANY BOTOX® INJECTIONS WILL I NEED?

We customize each patient’s treatment with BOTOX® to their goals and needs.

When you meet with your Botox specialist, she will determine the appropriate treatment for any areas you wish to address, including moderate to severe frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead lines, among others.

Below are a few examples:

For crow’s feet, your Botox specialist will inject three areas of the muscle that frame each side of the eye. We repeat the injection on the facial muscle that frames your other eye.

For frown lines, your Botox specialist will administer ~5 injections into the muscles between your brows and into your forehead.

For the forehead lines area, your specialist will administer ~5 injections into the muscles of your forehead.

Start talking about your goals with your Botox specialist today and find out more details on what you should expect.

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education about our treatments is a key service we provide to our clients.

18. WHAT WERE THE COMMON SIDE EFFECTS SEEN IN BOTOX® CLINICAL STUDIES?

18. WHAT WERE THE COMMON SIDE EFFECTS SEEN IN BOTOX® CLINICAL STUDIES?

Three percent of patients experienced eyelid drooping in the frown lines studies.

One percent of patients experienced eyelid swelling in the crow’s feet studies.

One percent of patients experienced brow drooping in the forehead lines studies.

Other possible side effects observed included dry mouth; discomfort or pain at the injection site; tiredness; headache; neck pain; eye problems: double vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight, and dry eyes; and allergic reactions.

These are not all the possible serious side effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic. Please see the Important Safety Information, including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide, and talk to your Botox specialist.

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education about our treatments is a key service we provide to our clients.

19. IS THERE A “GENERIC” FORMULATION OF BOTOX®?

19. IS THERE A "GENERIC" FORMULATION OF BOTOX®?

There is no such thing as a “generic” form of BOTOX® Cosmetic. FDA labeling states that BOTOX® Cosmetic is not interchangeable with any other product. If it doesn’t say BOTOX® Cosmetic on the vial, it isn’t BOTOX® Cosmetic.

Other cosmetic injectables use the same neurotoxin made by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum used by Botox Cosmetic. These other brands, such as Dysport and Xeomin, also use Clostridium botulinum.

Speak with your Cosmetic Medical Spa Specialist to discuss if any of these alternative wrinkle relaxation alternatives are right for you.

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education about our treatments is a key service we provide to our clients.

20. HOW MUCH RESEARCH HAS GONE INTO BOTOX® COSMETICS?

20. HOW MUCH RESEARCH HAS GONE INTO BOTOX® COSMETICS?

When you choose BOTOX® Cosmetic, you can trust its established track record. Backed by over 16 years of published studies, BOTOX® Cosmetic is the most widely researched and studied treatment of its kind, approved for use in 95 countries. More than 528 peer-reviewed articles in scientific and medical journals discuss the safety and efficacy of BOTOX® Cosmetic.

Speak with your Cosmetic Medical Spa Specialist to discuss any questions or concerns.

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education about our treatments is a key service we provide to our clients.

21. WHAT DO I DO TO PREPARE FOR A BOTOX® TREATMENT?

21. WHAT DO I DO TO PREPARE FOR A BOTOX® TREATMENT?

Typically, a week before your Botox treatment, most physicians will advise their patients to stop consuming alcohol or taking medications or supplements that can thin their blood (like aspirin, ibuprofen, Gingko Biloba, or Ginseng). After the procedure, eliminating these medications and nutritional supplements will help minimize any bruising.

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education about our treatments is a key service we provide to our clients.

22. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BOTOX® AND XEOMIN®?

22. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BOTOX AND XEOMIN?

We wrote a detailed article on the differences and commonalities between Botox and Xeomin in our post: BOTOX VS XEOMIN: WHICH IS #1 BEST FOR YOU?

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education about our treatments is a key service we provide to our clients.

23. WHAT IS A BOTOX® LIP FLIP?

23. WHAT IS A BOTOX® LIP FLIP?

A Botox Lip Flip is a non-surgical cosmetic injection procedure. Botox Lip Flips help you achieve a fuller upper lip without a dermal filler.

The Botox Lip Flip procedure involves injecting Botox into your upper lip. The Botox injection relaxes the lip muscles and “flips” your lip upward. Compared to a dermal filler, a Botox Lip Flip is a less expensive solution because a Lip Flip uses only a few units of Botox.

A Botox Lip Flip can be an excellent solution compared to dermal fillers for those patients who prefer a more subtle lip enhancement. Botox Lip Flips also works well for those who wish to enhance the shape of their upper lip with minimal effort.

The effects of a Botox Lip Flip will last for about two months. Botox typically lasts for approximately 3-4 months, but Lip Flips don’t last as long for several reasons. A key reason is that a Lip Flip involves Botox injections to the lip muscle, which we constantly move throughout the day.

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education about our treatments is a key service we provide to our clients.

24. IS BOTOX® SUITABLE FOR MIGRAINE HEADACHE RELIEF?

24. IS BOTOX SUITABLE FOR MIGRAINE HEADACHE RELIEF?

In short, yes. Botox for migraine headaches can bring relief for some patients.

Yes, Botox for Migraines and Botox for Headaches can relieve some patients.

OnabotulinumtoxinA, most commonly known as Botox, was approved in 2010 for adults who get chronic migraines. 

A Chronic Migraine is one in which:

● You have a history of migraine headaches
● You have headaches (including tension-type) on most days (defined as 15 or more days in a row) of the month, of which at least 8 meet the definition of being migraine

Treatment involved several shots of Botox around your head and neck once every 12 weeks to dull or prevent migraine headaches.

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education about our treatments is a key service we provide to our clients.

25. DO YOU HAVE BOTOX® BEFORE AND AFTER IMAGES?

25. DO YOU HAVE BOTOX BEFORE AND AFTER IMAGES?

Yes! Here are a few examples of Botox Injectable Treatments. You can see our Botox Injections webpage for more pictures.

At Sandia Skin + Face, we speak with you to understand your goals and work with you to tailor a personal treatment plan to meet them. Please ask us all your questions. Education about our treatments is a key service we provide to our clients.

CONSULTATIONS ALWAYS COME FIRST AT SANDIA SKIN + FACE

Before any procedure at Sandia Skin + Face, our Master Injector and Nurse Practitioner, Tonya C. Tuggle, provides a full consultation where you can feel free to express all your aesthetic concerns, and she can learn about your expectations. Tonya will then discuss potential treatment options for you, including non-invasive alternatives.

If you jointly conclude Botox® is the proper treatment for you, we’ll likely ask you to make all kinds of facial expressions so that Tonya can assess the size and movement of the muscles in your face and where and how deep the wrinkles form. From there, she can accurately create a treatment plan for you that is unique and customized to your face.

The final decision is 100% yours.

If you’re looking to reduce the creation of new wrinkles and restore fullness to your face, reach out to Sandia Skin + Face in Albuquerque, NM, to learn about your injectable options today! If you have any questions, you can also call our office at +1.505.291.9600 or DM us on any of our social media accounts (@sandiaskinface). You can also fill out our easy online booking tool to schedule a consultation!

CONCLUSION: 25 BEST BOTOX FAQs ANSWERED

You should now be on firm footing with our 25 BEST BOTOX FAQs ANSWERED article and ready to make your appointment!

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