BOTOX WASHINGTON DC

Botox injections have come to be a trusted treatment for removing wrinkles. Thousands of men and women turn to this cosmetic solution to erase lines that cause them to appear older then their true age, or that make them seem constantly tired. To renergize your facial appearance, you've a safe bet in Botox.

Botox is commonly used to treat the wrinkles found in the upper portion of the face. This includes the fine lines at the outer corners of the eyes (crowsfeet), the frownlines in the middle of the eyebrows, and the horizontal wrinkles that develop in the forehead. Many clinics also use Botox to treat migraines and excessive sweating. In these situations, however, there are usually more conservative options that should first be explored.

A Botox treatment involves the simple injection of solution into the muscle beneath the wrinkle. This muscle normally tugs on the skin, putting strain on it, and creating a wrinkle. As the Botox solution works to relax the muscle, it subsequently causes the skin to also relax, and the wrinkle is smoothed right along with it. One Botox session should usually only last about 15 minutes, and patients can go directly back to work or other daily routines right after the appointment. In other words, there is no downtime involved with Botox injections.

Some patients experience a little redness immediately following their Botox treatment, but this is temporary and easily masked. The results of the procedure - the smoother skin - usually takes about 3-8 days to take effect, but can then last for about 3-6 months. The duration of results often lengthens after having several treatments, so it is eventually unecessary to have follow-up appointments as frequently.

Contact us to learn more about Botox. Washington DC Specialists will be happy to help you schedule your initial consultation with one of our board certified specialists.