Goodbye wrinkles!

Repetitive movement of facial muscles, like raising our eyebrows, squinting our eyes, or furrowing our brows can create deep set wrinkles and lines in our face.

Botox is a neuromodulating injectable medication that prevents muscles from contracting. It is typically injected into the forehead, between the eye brows, and around the eyes to reduce and prevent wrinkles.

It can also be injected above the upper lip for a “lip flip,” which helps create a more everted, fuller upper lip. When injected in the lower face it can help reduce “RBF.” Botox can soften or prevent neck muscle (platysma) banding when injected into the neck. It can also be used in a “chemical browlift” when injected just under the eyebrows.

Who is a Botox candidate?

Essentially, nearly anyone who wants to soften or prevent their facial wrinkles is a candidate! Patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have another medical contraindication, such as myasthenia gravis are not candidates.

What are the benefits of Botox?

Botox will soften and prevent wrinkles from forming in your face. It is a relatively quick and straight forwarded procedure. The effect of Botox typically takes 3-7 days to take effect and lasts around 3 months.

What is Botox recovery like?

Recovery after Botox is minimal. Any swelling from Botox injections resolves within an hour or so. It is recommended that you do not work out immediately after you receive Botox injections but after 1 day, you can resume full activity. You may have small areas of bruising. These should resolve within a week.

Why choose Dr. Misch for your Botox injections?

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Dr. Misch is a fellowship trained, board certified facial plastic surgeon. She has spent years of training dedicated only to surgery of the head and neck, so she has advanced knowledge of the facial anatomy. Trust your Botox injections to an expert!

She will provide caring, compassionate treatment. She is available to answer your questions throughout your recovery. You will truly have someone supporting you every step of the way!

Look and feel better, younger, refreshed. Improved.

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When we feel confident, the people around us notice. Through an individualized, tailor-made treatment plan, Dr. Misch can help you feel more self-assured.

Botox FAQs

How often do I need Botox?

Everyone metabolizes Botox slightly differently, but the general thought is that Botox wears off at around the 3 month mark.

Some people choose to undergo repeat Botox injections every 3 months, some people wait closer to 6 months, and some will wait even longer! It just depends on your personal preferences.

What medications should I avoid before Botox?

To minimize bruising after Botox, it is recommended to avoid NSADs (Advil, Aleve) for ~ 3 days prior to treatment. Avoiding alcohol the day of and day before will also help.

Some patients like to take arnica a day or two before and after Botox injections to help with bruising.

What is the difference between the different neuromodulators?

Botox and Dysport are both a form of botulinum toxin A, so they are essentially the same medication. Their dilutions differ, so you will use different units of Botox and Dysport for the same areas. Dysport may have a slightly faster onset. Typically, their effects both last around 3 months.