Botox Injections: Purpose, Side Effects & Warnings

Along with the advent of normally aging skin, many of us begin to notice small wrinkles, laugh lines, crow’s feet, and perhaps a general fatigue in our facial expressions.  Botox (Botulinum Toxin) is the remedy that can help control and even reverse all the above conditions and return to each of us a more youthful and less stressed appearance.  Botox is safe and you can expect to see results in as little as 2-3 days (that can last up to 4 months).  Botox Santa Monica

Botox injections can be easily applied to treat the following:

1. forehead lines

2. facial wrinkles

3. crow’s feet

4. under eye sagging

5. laugh lines

6. indentations and mild scaring 

Possible side effects include:

1. minor swelling

2. minor headache

3. redness at the injection site

4. mild bruising

5. fever (in rare cases)

After your Botox treatment, please refrain from the following:

1. alcohol (for 6 hours after treatment)

2. looking downward or reclining (for 6 hours after treatment)

3. touching or massaging the treated area (for 24 hours after treatment)

4. physical activity (for 24 hours after treatment)

5. prolonged exposure to the sun (for 24 hours after treatment)

Casey Powell PA offers high quality Botox treatment services.  Casey is a highly skilled Cosmetic Injectorand Skincare Expert  Please visit www.caseypowellpa.com for a complete listing of all skincare services.  We look forward to hearing from you.