Do you wish you could snap your fingers and make your fine lines and wrinkles simply disappear? If so, you may benefit from Botox, a 
popular, safe, and effective tool in the fight against aging. Say goodbye to your fine lines and wrinkles with help from your dermatologist at Southeast Dermatology with locations in Pasadena, TX, and Southeast Houston, TX.
What is Botox?
Botox is an FDA-approved cosmetic dermatological treatment which helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in the facial area. The treatment mostly focuses on the areas around and between the eyes, but can also help the appearance of the forehead and around the mouth. Botox is a simple procedure involving injecting the solution directly into the facial muscles underneath the wrinkles using a super-fine needle and syringe. The procedure takes place in your dermatologist’s office.
Can Botox help me?
Botox can help patients who have wrinkles and fine lines relating to the natural movement of the facial muscles. Wrinkles from sun damage do not respond to Botox. Patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or suffer from certain conditions should not receive Botox treatments. Consult with your doctor to determine if you are a good candidate for this procedure.
How does Botox work?
Wrinkles come from the muscles underneath the skin moving and wrinkling the skin. Over time, the skin begins to form creases and lines which are often associated with aging. Botox freezes the underlying muscles and prevents them from moving normally. This helps the skin above the muscle relax and smooth over while preventing new wrinkles from being formed.
Botox Treatments in Pasadena, TX and Houston, TX
Botox treatments take place at a visit to your dermatologist’s office and begin with you lying down on an examination table. Your doctor injects Botox into the facial skin over the course of about 15 minutes. This short procedure may produce some side effects like redness or bruising at the injection sites, but these symptoms usually resolve themselves in a day or two. Botox treatments last about six months, after which additional treatments will help maintain the appearance of your fine lines and wrinkles.
For more information on Botox in the Pasadena, TX, and Houston, TX area, please contact Southeast Dermatology. Call (281) 991-5944 to schedule your appointment at the Pasadena, TX location or (281) 481-0033 to schedule your appointment at the Houston, TX location today!