BOTOX® - Mt Holly

Reduce Visual Signs of Aging

Aging is a natural part of getting older. As you accumulate years of experience and memories, it will begin to show on your skin. While this is nothing to be ashamed of, some people aren’t ready to accept fine lines and wrinkles quite yet. On top of using your facial muscles daily, other factors, including sun exposure, smoking, and genetics, can worsen the appearance of wrinkles. To revitalize the smooth, youthful appearance of your skin, we offer BOTOX® in Mt Holly. To learn more about BOTOX® and determine if it’s right for you, don’t hesitate to give us a call and schedule a consultation.

Why Choose Mt. Holly Family Dentistry for BOTOX®?

  • Reduces Fine Lines and Wrinkles
  • BOTOX® for TMJ Treatment
  • Flexible Financing Available

What Is BOTOX®?

Closeup of a botulinum toxin bottle and syringe

BOTOX® is the bacteria, botulinum toxin, in diluted form.

Wrinkle Treatment

When injected into overworked muscles, the muscles relax. This reduces the appearance of signs of aging, including fine lines and wrinkles. Optimal results usually show up between five to ten days after your treatment and will last anywhere between three to six months.

TMJ Treatment

BOTOX® has been used medically for decades as a way to treat muscle spasms and pain. When injected into spasming or damaged muscles, BOTOX® prevents unconscious movements that can result in severe pain and slow healing. If you experience pain in or around your temporomandibular joint (TMJ), you may be able to find relief through BOTOX®. When injected into the right facial muscles, it can relieve a lot of the tension that you feel. BOTOX® can reduce headaches, tension, and pain caused by jaw strain. It can even minimize your likelihood of developing lockjaw.

Who Is a Good Candidate for BOTOX®?

Man getting a BOTOX® injection

You are probably not a good candidate for BOTOX® if you are pregnant, have certain neuromuscular diseases, have skin disorders, or have deep facial scars.  This is why it’s important that you discuss your medical history with your dentist. Ideal candidates for BOTOX® are usually in their late 20s or older and want to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. BOTOX® is generally used to correct the following facial imperfections:

  • Crow’s feet
  • Muscle spasms
  • Lines between the eyebrows
  • Horizontal lines on the forehead
  • Smoker’s lines around the lips
  • Lines at the corners of the mouth

The Benefits of BOTOX®

Woman getting BOTOX® injected into her forehead

There are all sorts of reasons why a patient would want to get BOTOX®. Here are some of the numerous benefits it has to offer:

  • Quick Results: BOTOX® has acquired the nickname “lunchtime facelift” because it can be completed in as few as 20 minutes. Results become apparent in about three to five days.
  • Non-Surgical: Unlike invasive cosmetic procedures, BOTOX® is scalpel-free and requires little-to-no recovery time.
  • Cost-Effective: BOTOX® is a cost-effective way to enhance your appearance.
  • Delicate Effects: Many people worry that it will be obvious to others that they got BOTOX®. The effects are subtle and delicate, enhancing your youthful appearance.
  • Lasting Results: The effects of BOTOX® typically last between three and six months.

BOTOX® FAQs

Is BOTOX® Safe?

In small doses such as those used in the application of BOTOX, botulinum toxin is considered safe.

Some researchers believe that cosmetic applications may carry less risk than therapeutic injections because the doses are typically much smaller.

You are more likely to experience adverse side effects if your injections aren’t prepared in accordance with FDA standards, or if you are injected by an inexperienced healthcare professional.

In the first 14 years after BOTOX was approved by the FDA, only 36 adverse events were reported, and in many of those cases, the unpleasant effects were related to the patient’s underlying medical condition, and not the BOTOX itself.

Is BOTOX® Permanent?

In most cases, BOTOX treatment lasts for about three months. For some patients, it can last for up to six months. During that time, it will help you to look more youthful and vibrant. Once it wears off, you can repeat the treatment again as many times as you’d like.

BOTOX is temporary because it is a protein that your body breaks down with time. The duration of the effectiveness of your injections depends on a variety of factors including your age, metabolism, activity level, and your exposure to environmental toxins.

The temporary nature of BOTOX injections makes them safer and more effective as an anti-aging treatment because it allows you and your provider the opportunity to monitor health developments and new aesthetic goals and adjust accordingly.

What Happens If I Stop BOTOX® Injections?

If you decide to stop BOTOX treatment after many years of regular injections, the only effect you will experience is that your wrinkles will return, albeit slower than if you hadn’t been using BOTOX in the first place. Thus, even if you do decide to stop, you’ll still look younger than you would have if you’d never been injected.

The wrinkles in your face will slowly return as your facial muscles begin to work normally. The length of time you can retain your younger appearance after stopping injections depends on how long you’ve been getting treatment, as well as what your status was prior to starting BOTOX. Although wrinkles and fine lines will return, they will not be worse than if you’d never had BOTOX at all.

If you need to take a break from BOTOX injections, you can do so safely and even return to treatment again later without any side effects!

Is BOTOX® Only for Women?

Not at all! In fact, men in the United States get more than 500,000 BOTOX injections each year! Some of the reasons for the increased popularity of BOTOX among men include workplace competitiveness, social media, dating apps, and encouragement from their partner.

Some of the most common places men get BOTOX include the corners of the eyes to prevent crow’s feet, between the eyebrows to target frown lines, in the forehead to reduce creases, or even around the mouth to target laugh lines.

BOTOX is an especially attractive treatment for men because it’s fast and easy. It only takes about 15 to 20 minutes to perform, so they can schedule their BOTOX treatment during a lunch break. There’s also no downtime, and the results are noticeable within just five to seven days!