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Botox Myths: The Truth

If a good night’s sleep isn’t making a difference in how you look, consider visiting your local med spa to undergo a Botox treatment. Botox can help you look as young as you feel and allow you to regain the confidence you had in your youth. If you’re unsure about Botox because of rumors you’ve heard regarding the treatment, look below to learn the truth.

Myth 1: Botox Injections Are Painful

Although the needles used during Botox treatment are extremely thin, you may experience a minor pain sensation at the injection site. However, your med spa specialist can administer a topical anesthetic to eliminate your risk of experiencing pain. Most patients don’t report experiencing pain after the treatment is complete.

Myth 2: Botox Results Don’t Last Long

A single Botox treatment will last anywhere from three to six months, depending on muscle usage, skin elasticity, and other personal factors. Your med spa associate can give you tips on how to maximize the effects of Botox. While Botox isn’t permanent, the treatment is long-lasting and less invasive than facial cosmetic surgery.

Myth 3: Botox and Fillers Do the Same Thing

Dermal fillers can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, but they don’t work the same way that Botox does. Botox was designed to relax the muscles that create wrinkles. Injectable filler solutions are designed to plump the facial tissues so that wrinkles are reduced.

Myth 4: Botox Hides Your Emotions

A non-certified Botox technician could overly inject your wrinkles, making it harder to express natural-looking emotions. When Botox treatment is administered by a licensed med spa professional, it won’t hinder your ability to smile or raise your eyebrows in excitement. However, since many patients desire to reduce the lines that occur when furrowing the brow, you may notice a reduced ability to frown.

If you would like to undergo Botox treatment at a med spa in the St. Louis area, contact Aurora Medical Spa today. Visit us for Wrinkle Free Friday and receive $10 Botox treatments! To learn more, call us today at (314) 315-4147.

Visit These Sites for Great Information About Botox

Botox can be a great way to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, regardless of your age. After a treatment, you’ll look younger, more refreshed, and more confident. To find out more about this quick and effective procedure, take a minute to check out these links:

• Find out more about Botox from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
• Though the majority of patients getting Botox treatments are women, the number of male patients has increased substantially in recent years, according to this article.
• To see Botox in action, check out this gallery of before and after pictures, found on the product’s official website.
• Consumer Health Digest explains how wrinkles form.

To schedule an appointment to discuss Botox or another cosmetic procedure, call Aurora Medical Spa in St. Louis at (314) 315-4147. Our experienced, caring staff will help you look and feel younger!

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How Does Botox Prevent Wrinkles?

If you think of Botox only as a way to make existing lines and wrinkles less visible, you’re in for a big surprise: It can also keep wrinkles from forming altogether!

In this video, you’ll learn that the basic processes that form wrinkles, like the bending and breaking of collagen, can be halted by the early use of Botox in young women. This helps prevent early deterioration of and damage to the collagen fibers—conditions that can lead to lines and wrinkles.

There is always something you can do to halt the onset of visible signs of aging. For an evaluation of your skin, call (314) 315-4147 and make an appointment at Aurora Medical Spa.