Botox injectables are one of today’s most effective aesthetic treatments for facial lines and sagging skin. The Botox brow lift in particular has gained popularity as a minimally invasive way to rejuvenate the appearance of the eyebrows and forehead. Is it the right choice for you? This blog will help you determine if you are an ideal candidate for a Botox brow lift at Family Weight & Wellness Clinic and Medi-spa.
What Is Botox?
Botox injectables are lab-purified forms of botulinum, the toxin which causes food poisoning. When used in small, controlled doses, medical-grade botulinum temporarily limits muscle movement in the face and other areas of the body.
This limited muscular movement smooths out skin lines and wrinkles caused by facial expressions, such as frowning and smiling. Botox injectables also address signs of aging, such as sagging skin at the jaw line and wrinkles around the lips and corners of the mouth. Loss of youthful elastin and collagen in aging skin causes a noticeable decrease in youthful elasticity.
Botox has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for cosmetic use since 2002. Many people pursue Botox treatments to soften the appearance of crow’s feet, frown lines between the eyebrows, forehead wrinkles and more. The injections are comfortable and usually take only a few minutes to administer.
Botox injectables also help manage a wide range of medical conditions. Examples include:
- Migraine headache pain
- Jaw joint dysfunction (TMJ)
- Excessive sweating
- Overactive bladder
- Crossed eyes
- Eyelid spasms
- Facial palsy
What Is a Botox Brow Lift?
A Botox brow lift is a non-surgical aesthetic procedure. It involves injecting Botox into specific areas of the brow muscles to relax them. The forehead muscles then can lift the eyebrows, thus creating a lifted, youthful effect. Botox injections also can correct asymmetrical brow lines.
This quick, in-office treatment can help reduce forehead furrows and droopy eyelids. The results are natural-looking and can last for several weeks to months before any touch-ups are needed.
Who Is the Ideal Candidate for a Botox Brow Lift?
Be sure to consult a medically trained Botox expert to understand the benefits and side effects of Botox treatments. Fortunately, many adults–both men and women–can take advantage of the wonderful aesthetic changes these easy injections make to brows, lips, jawlines and more.
Ideally, you should be over the age of 18 and have moderate to severe sagging at the brow line. Overall, your facial skin should be intact and healthy, and you should be in good overall health as well.
Discuss your medical history and medications with your Botox provider ahead of your treatments to determine how many injections you need, their location and their dosages. Also, your provider will tell you when you need to come back for Botox touch-ups, as the therapeutic action of Botox is not permanent.
Women who are pregnant or lactating should postpone Botox eyebrow lifts to avoid harming the health of their infants. Likewise, those with pre-existing neuromuscular conditions should speak with their doctors before getting Botox injections.
Finally, an ideal candidate for a Botox brow lift is able to:
- Have a Botox treatment appointment lasting under one hour
- Avoid heat, bright sunlight and strenuous exercise and sweating for 24 hours after treatment
- Be patient enough to wait for full aesthetic results which usually take seven to 14 days after the clinic visit
- Have realistic expectations for their personal appearance after treatment
- Return to the clinic for maintenance injections every few months
Botox Brow Lifts in The Woodlands, TX
If you wish to learn more about the aesthetic benefits of Botox injectables and find out if you are eligible an in-office brow lift, please call Family Weight & Wellness Clinic and Medi-Spa for a consultation. Dr. Larry Richardson will evaluate your health status and your aesthetic goals and offer a personalized care plan to suit your needs.
Contact us at (281) 292-2300 or request your free consultation here. Ask about our other services, too. We look forward to partnering with you in your total health, wellness and personal appearance.
