Facial lines and wrinkles can be caused by a lifetime of frowning, smiling, and squinting. If you’re beginning to see signs of aging, like fine lines, you don’t need to undergo surgery. Relieve the stress and relax your wrinkles with Botox for a younger-looking, refreshed look.
What is Botox Cosmetic?
Botulinum toxin products, also known as Botox, are an injectable formula that blocks nerve signals to the muscles at the injection site. Botox is an extremely popular aesthetic treatment that is performed millions of times every year around the country. In the hands of a capable plastic surgeon, it can be used for treating facial wrinkles and to refresh your overall appearance.
Additionally, because it’s been around so long, it’s been through countless clinical trials, ensuring it’s both safe and effective.
Botox and dermal fillers are often combined together for an ultimate facial rejuvenation.
Reasons for Having Botox Botulinum Toxin Injections
Botox treatments are commonly used to eliminate the look of crow’s feet, frown lines, forehead lines, and furrowed brows that appear when making certain facial expressions. These are known as dynamic wrinkles, which are different from lines that are always present when your face is at rest. Botox is one of the best options for dynamic wrinkles because it can both reduce their appearance and prevent their formation when used early enough.
Beyond aesthetic treatment, chronic migraines, overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, lower limb spasticity, severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis, pediatric upper limb spasticity, and cervical dystonia can also be treated with Botox.
Am I a Good Candidate for Botulinum Toxin Type A Treatment?
Most generally healthy adults are good candidates for Botox injections if they have mild to moderate signs of aging. However, you must be over 22 and a non-smoker for Botox injections. During a consultation with Dr. Patrick Basile, he will take a thorough medical history and spend time discussing your cosmetic goals to help you select the best possible option. Botox can easily be combined with other aesthetic treatments, and we will help you develop a personalized treatment plan accordingly.
Before Your Botox Treatment
Before your Botox session at our Jacksonville Beach medspa, you’ll meet with Dr. Basile and our team to determine the best approach for your cosmetic goals. Dr. Basile will carefully select the injection spots based on your target areas and help you understand the treatment process and his conservative approach to cosmetic rejuvenation.
Your Botox Procedure
To start your Botox procedure, we’ll begin by cleansing the treatment area and mark the injection spots. We can also apply a topical anesthetic if needed. In less than 15 minutes, the product will then be injected into the appropriate facial muscles with a small needle. Once complete, you can go about the rest of your day.
After Your Botox Procedure
You may have some minor redness at your injection sites after your treatment. Avoid elevating your heart rate for the first 24 hours and avoid lying down or bending over for the first four hours. We recommend avoiding blood-thinning medications like ibuprofen and aspirin to prevent bruising.
What to Expect After Botox Injections
Improvement can be seen within a few days of your initial treatment, but may take 1-2 weeks for complete results. Botox typically lasts for 3-6 months, but this can be different for each patient. Dr. Basile will give you the best estimate of when to return for your next appointment.
Botox Cost
The cost of Botox injections can depend on the concerns you’re looking to address and the number of injections required. During your consultation, Dr Basile will build a treatment plan that’s tailored to your needs, and then we’ll give you more specific costs and financing options. It typically costs a bout $10-$15 per unit and an average treatment uses 30-40 units.
Why Choose Basile Plastic Surgery
Dr. Patrick Basile is one of the leading board-certified plastic surgeons in the Jacksonville Beach area. With years of experience in cosmetic surgery and treatments, he can bring a unique approach to injectable treatments that you won’t find elsewhere. With a conservative approach and eye for aesthetics, he can ensure your results are natural-looking and flattering.
Learn More About Botox at Basile Plastic Surgery & Wellness
Schedule your consultation today with Dr. Basile in Jacksonville, Florida to find out if Botox is right for your specific concerns. Patients have been enjoying the results of this quick, painless, simple treatment for over 20 years. If this is your first time considering Botox, welcome to the club! We’re happy to tell you more about this satisfying, affordable aesthetic treatment.
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Dr. Patrick L. Basile is a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Jacksonville Beach, FL. He has worked with the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, which became the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center where he became the Assistant Chief of Plastic Surgery and the Director of Microsurgery. He joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Pittsburgh. He participates in annual humanitarian cleft lip and palate efforts as well. Dr. Basile has been acknowledged in numerous magazines, newspapers, books, and on television. He has won multiple awards over the years, and has a rating of 4.7 out of almost 300 reviews.
