Botox Cosmetic in Bryn Mawr, Villanova, & Philadelphia

As with any injection, there can be temporary swelling, redness, bruising, headache, or local discomfort. Patients with neuromuscular disorders should consult with their physician before receiving Botox in Philadelphia. Botox treatment should not be administered to women who are pregnant.

The cost of Botox will depend on several factors. The price can be affected by body type, type of technique performed, surgical complications, and even allergies. Find out more by scheduling a consultation. The amount of Botox used as well as the number of sessions required to achieve the desired results will have a significant impact in the total cost of Botox procedure.

Botox and Dysport are both neuromuscular modulators. They cause blockage of the muscle receptors and weaken the strength of the muscles responsible for facial animation. The goal is to minimize muscle contractions and, therefore, decrease wrinkling during expression. Botox and Dysport can be used interchangeably. The main difference between the two is that Botox has a longer onset of action; it takes about 1 week to see results. Dysport usually takes about 3-4 days before results are able to be seen. Botox typically lasts about 3 months, but if used when animation begins to return, it can have a synergistic effect and last 3-6 months. Dysport usually lasts a little over 3 months and the same synergistic effect can be seen.

You can treat several types of wrinkles using Botox, including:

- The “cobblestone” skin of the chin
- Crow’s feet around the eyes
- Horizontal forehead lines, also called worry lines
- Smoker’s lines around the lips
- Glabellar lines between the brows
- Bunny lines at the top of the nose Harsh vertical platysmal neck bands can also be treated.

While most people think of Botox as purely cosmetic, it can also be used for several medical reasons. It has been approved by the FDA to treat or significantly reduce symptoms in the following medical conditions:
-Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
-Eyelid spasms
-Muscle contractures
-Migraine headaches
-Strabismus (for those over 12 years of age)
-Upper-limb spasticity (for those over 2 years of age)
-Overactive bladder
-Cervical dystonia

A good candidate is someone who is frustrated with their fine lines, wrinkles, and other signs of aging. Ideal candidates are not pregnant or lactating. Good candidates are realistic about the results they are expecting. Candidates who are fully committed to the full treatment plan and willing to follow skincare recommendations and maintenance treatment can enjoy optimum results longer. Patients with moderate to harsh lines should consider other treatment options such as dermal fillers or facelift procedures.

To prepare for the treatment, discuss your expectations with Dr. Hoffman and stop taking any medications that would potentially complicate the healing process. You should also avoid smoking to experience optimal results. You can apply Arnica cream to reduce the effects of bruising. If you need to workout during the day of your schedule, do your workout before your treatment session as you cannot do it right after treatment.

The procedure begins by cleaning the targeted areas and then marking them as a guide. Botox will then be injected into the muscle under the marked areas. This prevents nerve signals to these contracted muscles, which allows them to relax. This allows the skin of the area to lie flat, making fine wrinkles disappear.

Follow the post-treatment guidelines given by your doctor for the best results. Don’t rub or massage the treated areas, as it could cause the Botox to spread to other regions. Avoid strenuous physical activity for a few days. Also, don’t bend if you’ve had the treatment done between your eyebrows, as this could lead to droopy eyes. You should not lie down on your front and must keep upright for at least four hours. Wearing any tight headwear is also prohibited.