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BOTOX Treatments In Reno, NV

BOTOX Treatments In Reno, NV

Botox for cosmetic applications has been used successfully in the field on cosmetic enhancement and facial rejuvenation. You can shave years from your face in a procedure that takes a matter of minutes, unlike cosmetic surgery, which will take a greater amount of time.

 

Dr. Phillip E. Dahan and his team provide expert care during injectable treatments, contact our Reno, NV office today!

What Is Botox® Cosmetic?

Botox is the only approved treatment to temporarily improve the appearance of both moderate to severe frown lines between the brows and crow’s feet lines in adults. It’s derived from sources that exist in nature, containing tiny amounts of a highly-purified botulinum toxin protein refined from the bacterium, Clostridium botulinum.

Formulations, potency, and approved doses vary among botulinum toxin products, which means that one product cannot take the place of another. Those are a few reasons why there is no such thing as a “generic” form of Botox Cosmetic. There have been no studies to support that other products are Unit-to-Unit equivalent to Botox.

Botox Injections Are Used To Treat:
  • Softening frown lines, glabeller wrinkles and crow’s feet.
  • Lifting the brow and opening the eyes.
  • Smoothing the bags underneath the eyes.
  • Relaxing drooping cords in the neck (turkey neck).
  • Migraine Headaches.
Botox For Frown Lines & Crow’s Feet

Botox targets one of the underlying causes of frown lines and crow’s feet—the repeated muscle contractions from frowning and squinting over the years. After injecting these muscles with Botox, muscle activity will be reduced temporarily. You will notice a visible smoothing of your crow’s feet lines and frown lines between your brows.*

How Does Botox Erase Wrinkles?

Botox works by blocking the acetylcholine, the nerve messengers, in muscles. When injected into a muscle, the botulinum toxin blocks the nerve messages sent from the muscle to the brain. The brain never receives the message to contract the muscle, so the muscle stays relaxed.

Why does this matter for wrinkles? Certain wrinkles, known as dynamic wrinkles, form due to muscle contractions when we make various expressions such as frowning and showing surprise. Go ahead. Make a frown or squint. You can feel the muscles around your eyes, brows, and on your forehead engage. Over time we form hundreds of thousands of these expressions and muscle contractions. As we age and our skin thins, wrinkles begin to form on the surface skin above these muscle contractions.

You see where this is going. When Botox is injected into the muscles that contract and create your crow’s feet, for example, it blocks the nerve messages, so the muscle stays relaxed. This erases or dramatically reduces the crow’s feet on the surface skin. Botox keeps the muscles relaxed for around four months.

Is Botox Safe?

Yes, Botox is safe and virtually non-invasive. This wrinkle treatment is at the forefront of the ever-evolving field of non-surgical aesthetic enhancements. It is one of the most extensively studied medical aesthetic treatments and is approved for cosmetic use in 78 countries. The Botox treatment has a record of experience that aesthetic specialists know and trust. The safety and efficacy of Botox have been evaluated in both Allergan sponsored clinical trials as well as in 417 peer-reviewed articles in scientific and medical journals.

The Areas Of The Body Botox Is Used For

In 2002, the FDA approved Botox for cosmetic use on the upper third of the face. This is the expressive area, as described above. Botox only works on dynamic wrinkles caused by muscle contractions under the skin. These are the areas where we use Botox:

  • Crow’s feet at the outside of the eyes.
  • Frown lines (also called the 11s) between the eyebrows.
  • Forehead lines.

Some patients also can have success with Botox when treating neck banding, but this varies.

Beyond its cosmetic uses, Botox continues to find more and more uses in the medical world. The FDA has now approved Botox for these non-cosmetic uses among others:

  • Chronic migraine.
  • Overactive bladder.
  • Incontinence due to overactive bladder.
  • Cervical dystonia (abnormal head position causing neck pain).
  • Spasticity (muscle stiffness).
  • Severe underarm sweating.
  • Temporomandibular joint disorder.
  • Blepharospasm (involuntary eyelid spasms).
  • Strabismus (lazy eye).
Botox Side Effects

Ever since it was approved for aesthetic use by the FDA in 2002, Botox injections have been the most popular cosmetic procedure, surgical and non-surgical, around the world every year. That’s quite a run, and it shows the popularity and effectiveness of Botox.

Prior to its approval by the FDA and other health organizations, Botox was one of the most extensively studied medical aesthetic treatments. Botox has been injected tens of millions of times around the world with very few reactions. The main possible problem comes if Botox is injected by an inexperienced injector. If Botox is injected into an incorrect muscle, it can cause issues such as a droopy eyelid. That’s why it’s very important to have Botox injected by an expert in facial anatomy who has extensive training and experience with Botox, such as our Nurse Practitioner Renee Hinojosa.

Otherwise, the main issues after Botox injections are slight swelling and redness at the injection sites. These usually resolve themselves in a day.
It is important for patients to refrain from rubbing their injection sites for the first 24 hours after their injections. Rubbing the sites can cause the Botox to move to an unintended muscle.

How many units of Botox will I need?

Different people have different muscle strengths, so it is hard to predict exactly how much Botox a patient will require to erase their wrinkles. Here is an approximate range for different areas of the face where Botox is typically used:

  • The 11s between the brows — 20-35 units of Botox.
  • Horizontal lines on the forehead — 6-20 units of Botox.
  • Crow’s feet — 6-15 units of Botox.

Other areas, such as neck banding, vary widely between patients.

Is there recovery after a Botox session?

There is no recovery time after your Botox session. You may have some redness and slight swelling at the injection locations, but that passes in a day or so. Some people can have a slight headache for a few hours. Otherwise, Botox was the original “lunchtime procedure,” meaning you can go right back to work or your other normal activities immediately after your session.

While this isn’t “recovery,” as mentioned above, it’s important not to rub your injection sites for 24 hours after your session. This prevents the Botox from migrating to an unwanted location.

How Long Do Botox Results Last?

Botox results are described as giving one a relaxed and youthful appearance.* The results last approximately 3-4 months, but with reapplication, the results begin to last longer.*

What Our Patients Have To Say

“Dr. Dahan is the best and my favorite doctor of all time, I have had two breast augmentations, a tummy tuck, and I fly up from Las Vegas to get my Botox done. Dr.Dahan has a great bedside manner. He listens to your concerns and eases your mind right before surgery. Dr. Dahan’s office staff is amazing. They always have a smile on their face in person and over the phone. I can’t rave enough about all the experiences I have had!”

-Harmony W.M.

How often do you need Botox injections?

Botox keeps the injected muscles relaxed for about four months for most people. There is some discrepancy based on the individual’s metabolism. Whenever the body eventually breaks down the now-inert botulinum toxin, the muscle will again begin contracting with expressions, and the wrinkles on the surface of the skin will return. Another Botox session with Renee, however, can help you maintain your results.

How Much Does Botox Cost?

The cost of treatment not only includes the price of the product but more importantly, the skill and expertise of the healthcare professional who is administering your treatment. This treatment is technique-sensitive. Our Nurse Practitioner, Renee, has over 20 years of experience with Botox and is a national trainer. Be wary of discount products or “cheap” Botox Cosmetic—if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Do You Offer an Alternative to Botox®?

We do! We’re pleased to perform treatments to correct dynamic wrinkles using Botox or Dysport. Each contains botulinum Type A as the active ingredient, which means that they work in the same way, to limit muscle movement by disabling certain nerves in a target area. Though similar in how they work, Botox and Dysport do have some differences. The biggest is that Dysport is more diluted. This allows the product to spread faster over a larger surface area with fewer injections. You might love what Dysport can do for those frown lines but may find Botox a better choice for crow’s feet. Your provider can discuss the small details that can make a big difference in your treatment, helping you make the best choice for your desired outcome. Keep in mind, too, that you can combine Botox and Dysport in the same appointment to treat various concerns!

Will I Look Natural after Botox® or Dysport® Injections?

As neuromodulators, Botox and Dysport work by relaxing certain muscles. In the early days of Botox treatment, we saw more people than we wanted to see looking unnaturally surprised. This came down to technique. Fortunately, neuromodulators have been used cosmetically for many years now. We know how they behave and, thus, how to use them with a great deal of discernment.

Provided that you receive your Botox or Dysport from a trained, experienced injector, you can feel confident that you won’t look surprised, frozen, or unlike yourself. In reality, your injections can look exceptionally natural with conservative treatment! During your consultation, we’ll evaluate your areas of concern and compare them to your overall goals. This enables them to make the best recommendation for you.

What Can Botox® Do for Men?

Botox, and also Dysport, can be a great non-surgical option for the man who wants to look and feel like his younger self. The process works in the same way for every person, a few injections target the nerve receptors in muscle tissue, causing the muscle to temporarily relax. Using either of these injectables or a combination of neuromodulators and dermal fillers, men can achieve remarkable results such as the following.

  • Reduced wrinkles. Neuromodulators like Botox and Dysport are uniquely made to correct dynamic wrinkles. Frown lines and crow’s feet are prime examples of these types of lines. They form as a result of repeated muscle movements. 
  • Reduced sweating. In addition to reducing the action of specific muscles, neuromodulators also have a disabling effect on the sweat glands. These two products are often used as a nonsurgical treatment for hyperhidrosis, excessive underarm sweating. Injections may also be administered to the hands and feet to stop excessive sweating, though treatment in these areas is less common due to discomfort.
  • Improved confidence. When you’re sweating profusely even when you’re not working out, or you don’t feel like yourself due to moderate signs of aging, it can be difficult to feel truly confident. A few injections can achieve results that last three to four months on average. This alleviates the need to avoid looking at yourself with such a critical eye. It helps you return to a more confident You. 
What is the Best Age for Botox® or Dysport® Treatment?

Neuromodulators are referred to as cosmetic wrinkle reducers. They work differently than surgery but have the same intent, to smooth lines and creases to restore a more youthful appearance. From this perspective, it seems like Botox or Dysport may only be suitable for middle-aged adults or seniors. This isn’t necessarily true in every case. While you probably don’t have a need to start getting Botox or Dysport injections in your 20s, you may benefit from the early intervention of lines and wrinkles that you begin to see in your 30s. While neuromodulators can be advantageous at any age in adulthood, some studies suggest more enduring results for those who address dynamic wrinkles when they first appear.


Schedule A Consultation

For more information about Botox, call (775) 826-4477 to schedule a consultation. Dr. Dahan proudly serves Reno NV and the surrounding areas!

 

* Individual results may vary

Meet our Cosmetic Nurse Practioner, Renee J Hinojosa

Meet our Cosmetic Nurse Practioner, Renee J Hinojosa

Renee J Hinojosa, our new Cosmetic Nurse Practitioner, is here to help you with all of your Botox and dermal filler needs! 

 

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