Botox Injections in Roswell, GA | Wellspring Skincare

What is Botox?

 

Botox Cosmetic is a popular FDA approved form of the neurotoxin botulinum toxin for the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles. Specifically, Botox is a brand name that has become the common term for the procedure (like Kleenex of Velcro). But there are other toxin brands each with different unique properties. The next two most common toxins are Dysport and Xeomin.

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The FDA approved use of Botox is for the treatment of wrinkles and lines on the face. However, the neurotoxins have been around for over 30 years. However, we have since figured out many more uses for toxins. There are many more treatments than just Botox for crows feet.

 

The #1 point to understand about neurotoxins is this: Everyone is different. Every patient responds to each toxin in a different way. Figuring out what works best for you takes trial and error, and a good relationship with an injector.

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How does Botox Work?

 

To understand how to use Botox for wrinkles, you must first understand how wrinkles form. When the skin folds, it incurs a small amount of damage. When we are young, the skin can recover from this damage almost instantly due to an abundance of collagen and elastin. But as we age, our skin loses the ability to recover quickly.

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Where skin motion is frequent and repetitive, the damage from skin folds takes longer and longer to heal. The face is the most common place for wrinkles to form. Eventually, the skin damage caused by folds happens faster than the skin can heal. Thus, we form permanent wrinkles in the face.

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Botox paralyzes muscles used in facial expressions. Basically, the toxins stop nerve signals from causing muscle contractions. With these facial muscles inactive, the skin no longer creases and folds. This gives the skin time to heal the wrinkles.

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Botox, Dysport, Xeomin: What is the difference?

 

This question is both easy, and difficult to answer. Broadly speaking: Dysport is the strongest neurotoxin, Xeomin is the lightest, and Botox is in the middle. Which one is right for you depends on your current skin condition, and desired outcome. Some people want a very subtle toxin application, while others prefer a "frozen face".

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Further, everyone reacts to each toxin differently. Some people will not respond to a Dysport treatment, and have a very strong response to Xeomin.

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Which Toxin Lasts the Longest?

 

This is an impossible question to answer. What is more important than the specific toxin, is your dosage. There is no avoiding it, the larger your dose, the longer your treatment will last. Many Botox users complain their toxin only lasts a few weeks.

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This is almost always due to an improper dosing of the toxin. The FDA approved Botox dosage for crows feet, glabella, and forehead lines is 64 units. This surprises most people, as many will receive a total of 20-30 units to save money. However, most have to come back within a month or so for their next treatment.

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How Can I Save Money on My Botox Injections?

 

While saving money is a completely valid concern, "Botox shoppers" or "med spa hoppers" are our least favorite clients. These patients are missing out on optimizing their toxin treatments that only comes from consistent treatment from a trusted injector. While toxins are completely elective, they are still a medical procedure. Facial muscle paralysis can, and often does, go wrong when administered by poor injectors.

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We prefer to view neurotoxin treatment as a journey, figuring out what works for your particular situation to maximize your results.

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With that out of the way, there are ways to save on neurotoxins. The best ways are through the vendor rewards programs. Each toxin manufacturer has a rewards program, that gives you discounts for each treatment. All the rewards programs are free, and only require a login.

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You can view the programs for each toxin below:

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• Alle Rewards for Botox 

• Aspire Rewards for Dysport 

• Xperience Rewards for Xeomin

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