How much Botox will I need?

Botox in London Ontario is used to treat lines and wrinkles on the expressive areas of the face including the forehead, crows feet and “11” lines between the eyes. It reduces the appearance of these lines and wrinkles by relaxing the muscles that cause the lines. The thickness of the skin, the length of the lines and and strength of the muscles all play a role in how much Botox you will need. In some situations, Botox may not be enough to smooth wrinkles. Each individual is different.

Thickness of skin. Everyone’s skin is different. Men and some women have thicker skin which requires a higher Botox dosage to see a difference whereas those who have thinner skin may need less.

The length of lines. Lines that run long from the corner of the eyes as an example may need more Botox to cover the entire area. While some brands of botulinum toxin will spread more than others, you want to make sure your treatment smooths the entire area of concern.

Strength of muscles. Stronger & longer muscles may require slightly more Botox near me is used to relax the muscle sufficiently. Strong muscles may also produce wrinkles earlier in life than weaker ones which also would require a lower dose.

An experienced injector will assess the nature of your lines and wrinkles to determine the appropriate dose for your individual needs without appearing frozen. Under-dosing to suit lower budgets is not recommended as this will only deliver sub-optimal results that don’t last.

How long will Botox last?

Normally, Botox in London Ontario will last 3-4 months but in some cases, people with fast metabolisms or those taking certain medications may see their lines return sooner that the 3-4 months.

When is Botox not enough?

Deep, permanent lines like those that form between the cheeks and mouth require dermal filler to smooth over. Filler is also used to smooth over lines and add volume to tighten loose skin that is causing wrinkles.

How to prevent more lines and wrinkles from forming?

Start early with a skin care plan that includes using sunscreen, avoid smoking, eat a healthy diet and keep your skin hydrated.

Refresh your Botox treatments in London Ontario every 3-4 months to prevent more lines and wrinkles from forming.

Replace lost volume with dermal fillers to maintain smooth tighter skin to avoid sagging skin and lines.

Treat the underlying cause of skin aging with a PRP skin rejuvenation program to replace the declining nutrients in the skin that cause skin aging and to maintain skin health.

Your advanced injector can assess your individual needs and develop a plan to help you restore and rejuvenate your skin!