BOTOX & Wrinkle Relaxers in Lansing

What to Expect on the Day of BOTOX & Wrinkle Relaxers

When it’s time for your BOTOX treatment, we will make you comfortable and numb the treatment area using a topical anesthetic ointment. Then, depending on what you’re trying to treat, specific spots will be targeted to make sure you get the best results. The injection is done with a very fine needle and each treatment site will receive a specific amount of toxin to block the nerves.

BOTOX & Wrinkle Relaxers Recovery

After your injections, you will be able to return to your normal activities, however, you can expect there to be some redness and potential swelling or even bruising. Generally, on the day you get BOTOX or Wrinkle Relaxer, it’s a good idea to:

• Gently exercise your face
• Relax for the rest of the day
• Avoid touching, rubbing, or physical pressure on the affected area
• Leave the treated area alone
• Avoid exercise for 24 hours

It’s also best to avoid other forms of heat exposure, such as:

• Tanning bed
• Hot tubs
• Hot showers or baths
• Saunas

BOTOX For Hyperhidrosis

Nobody likes being a wet blanket. While this term is typically used to describe someone who ruins the fun, there are some patients who quite literally become “wet blankets” due to their uncontrollable and excessive sweating from a condition called Hyperhidrosis. Thanks to the research done with BOTOX, you can leave your towel behind and start living the life you want to live, without fear of pit stains or drenched, stinky socks. When you are treated for Hyperhidrosis with BOTOX, the botulinum toxin is used to block the nerve signals responsible for sweating and stop your sweat glands from producing too much sweat. It can be used to treat under your arms and even your hands or feet. On average, you can expect to get retreatment within four to six months, however with multiple treatments over time, you will notice longer periods of dryness and less need for the injection.

BOTOX For Migraines

We know what you’re thinking, “I thought this injectable was just to make me look better?” BOTOX is one of the most popular wrinkle-relaxing treatments and the name has almost become synonymous with the treatment, but not only can it rejuvenate your appearance, but it can also help alleviate chronic migraines! Everyone has experienced a headache at least a few times in their lives, and it’s usually dealt with a couple of ibuprofen and tons of water. Unfortunately, there is a good portion of patients out there who get extreme headaches that cause excessive throbbing, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other symptoms that can be almost crippling depending on the severity of the attack. The FDA has classified a migraine as a consistent headache that is felt 15 or more days a month, although the days do not need to be consecutive.

During the treatment, your specialist will inject the “trigger points” that are common areas where the migraine originates, such as your forehead, temples, or the back of your head and neck. These points are filled with “pain fibers” so that when BOTOX interacts with these nerve endings, it blocks the release of chemicals involved in pain transmission and prevents activation of the pain networks in the brain. While this is not a permanent treatment, it can last between 10 and 12 weeks. There have been some patient claims that with two BOTOX treatments, their headaches have even decreased by approximately 50%.