Botox Specialist

What is Botox?

Botox is a cosmetic injectable for healthy adults who want to soften some of their wrinkles and lines. A brand name product, Botox largely contains a neurotoxin called botulinum toxin that affects motor nerves. 

Motor nerves cause muscles to move, as opposed to sensory nerves that allow you to feel sensations like touch or pain. Botulinum toxin does not affect your sensory nerves, and it does not directly affect the muscles (only the motor nerves in them).

After your injections, Botox lasts for about three or four months before your wrinkles gradually reappear. The small doses dissolve safely in your tissues, but you can re-up with injections regularly at MUG. 

With time and repeated injections, your wrinkles may appear less prominent overall as the treatment trains them to relax. 

How does Botox affect my appearance?

With Dr. Mug, you talk about your desired Botox results during a consultation. While Botox has several different uses, Dr. Mug uses it to treat wrinkles and fine lines associated with repeated muscle movements. Some of the most common of this variety are:

• Crow’s feet
• Frown lines
• Forehead lines
• Lip lines
• Lines on the corners of the mouth
• Chin creases
• Neck creases

Botox will not affect wrinkles that come from sun damage or gravity alone. If you’re also interested in smoothing some of the wrinkles that Botox can’t treat, Dr. Mug might suggest getting Juvéderm® Ultra or Ultra Plus fillers. 

What happens during a Botox procedure?

Once you get your first Botox procedure, each follow-up procedure is predictable. Botox injections only take a few minutes, so they won’t disrupt your day. 

However, for at least a week before your scheduled appointment, you should try to avoid drinking alcohol and taking any medications that cause your blood to get thinner, like aspirin. That minimizes bruising after your procedure. 

You won’t need any anesthesia with Botox, as the procedure is comfortable enough without it. Dr. Mug uses a very fine needle that minimizes potential discomfort. Once in place, the Botox takes 3-7 days to take its full effect. 

Am I a good candidate for Botox?

Dr. Mug briefly goes over your medical history at your initial consultation and tells you if Botox isn’t your best option for any reason. If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a neurological disease, Botox injections may not be the safest option for you. 

Schedule your consultation for Botox at MUG over the phone or use the online booking tool today.