THE PROCEDURE
Before
Upon your arrival, Dr. Colvin will sit down with you to understand your concerns and analyze your muscle structure and symmetry. He’ll explain the procedures available and how they work to achieve your desired results. Finally, if BOTOX® or Dysport® is right for you, Dr. Colvin will walk you through the recommended areas of injection. BOTOX® is not recommended for patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
During
A consultation and procedure can often occur in the same 30-minute appointment. With a highly skilled injector like Dr. Colvin, BOTOX® is administered fairly quickly and painlessly. The amount you will need depends on the strength of your muscles and Dr. Colvin determines the right number of units to achieve your desired result. BOTOX® produces a slight pin-prick sensation and most patients feel little to no discomfort.
After
Botox is considered a lunchtime procedure as there is little to no downtime. Tiny mosquito-like bites appear at the site of injection, but fade within the hour. Results begin to show in a couple of days and develop gradually over the course of two weeks. An appointment for new patients is suggested two weeks post procedure so Dr. Colvin can access the outcome and make any necessary adjustments. Results typically last 3-4 months.
AREAS TREATED
Bunny Lines
Those fine lines that appear on your upper nose when you laugh, smile, or squint unfortunately leave their mark. BOTOX® smooths out those lines and prevents them from deepening further, allowing you to laugh without worry!
Glabellar
Describing the area between the eyes, this is Dr. Colvin’s favorite place to inject BOTOX®. It gets rid of scowl lines and creates a natural look, easing appearance of a negative expression and opening up eyebrows by relaxing the muscles.
Lateral Brow Lift
Dr. Colvin’s’ signature treatment, he likes to inject this area in conjunction with the glabellar. This subtly elevates the eyebrows for simultaneously refreshed and natural look– an often challenging result for inexperienced BOTOX® injectors.
Crows Feet
Each time you smile or squint, the muscles around your eyes contract and repeatedly form fine lines that fan out at their outer edges. BOTOX® simply prevents these muscles from contracting while simultaneously opening up the eye for a youthful expression.
Under Eye
BOTOX® helps with the wrinkles and the bunchiness that can form under your eye as you age. It will also help create symmetry between the two eyes. If one eye is larger than the other, BOTOX® can be injected under the smaller one to help open it up, creating more symmetry.
Forehead Furrows
BOTOX® injected into this area is the most technically difficult area to inject: the key is to maintain the eyebrows’ natural architecture while still minimizing forehead lines. This is where Dr. Colvin’s expertise really shines.
Vertical Lip Lines
Injecting BOTOX® in the area below the nose and above the lip rids your skin of those pesky vertical lines. An incidental advantage of getting BOTOX® here is that it slightly rolls the top lip outward, creating the illusion of a fuller lip without actually adding volume.
Corners of Mouth
The muscle that causes the drooping creases flanking the corners of your mouth can be directly injected and immediately relaxed. This repositions the corners of the mouth upwards, creating not just a youthful appearance, but a more positive resting expression.
Jaw Slimming
BOTOX® injections into the the lower jaw muscle have both cosmetic and physical benefits. When this muscle weakens, it helps contour your facial profile by giving a square face more delicate, ovular qualities. Additionally, the relaxation of this muscle provides relief for those who struggle with jaw clenching.
Chin
In addition to smoothing lines and wrinkles, BOTOX® injections in this area can help mitigate chin dimpling and reduce the severity of mental creases. For some, the lengthening it creates can help bring symmetry and proportion back to the shape of your face.
Neck
BOTOX® injected into the neck area treats necklace lines, “turkey neck”, and can create the desired “Nefertiti lift”. The resulting relaxed neck muscles reduce that saggy jaw, soften neck bands, and create an overall appearance of elongation.
Underarm
Severe underarm sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, is a bothersome and embarrassing condition you don’t have to live with. BOTOX® injected into the armpit area blocks the nerves responsible for activating your sweat glands. Many patients find that the significant sweat reduction improves their quality of life.