Botox^®/Dysport

Botox^® is a noninvasive, nonsurgical cosmetic treatment that reduces or eliminates facial aging symptoms such as fine lines and wrinkles. It treats lines on the forehead, between the eyebrows, and on the top of the nose; droopy eyebrows; wrinkles around and under the eyes; lines around the mouth; chin dimpling; and lines and wrinkles on the jawline and neck.

To restore youth to your entire face, the best Botox^® doctor may also use fillers to resolve issues related to aging facial skin that Botox^® can’t treat.

The best Botox^® makes you look younger by temporarily paralyzing the muscles beneath your aging skin. The treatment involves injecting botulinum toxin into these muscles to prevent them from receiving nerve signals. This renders the muscles incapable of contracting, and as they relax, the overlying skin becomes smoother.

Botox^® results generally last 3 to 4 months, but the experience may vary per individual. First-time Botox^® users may experience a shorter duration. Others enjoy up to 6 months of smooth skin after a session. Patients are advised to receive injections 3 to 4 times a year to maintain young-looking skin.

The best Botox^® clinics typically charge $10 to $15 per unit of botulinum toxin injected. Depending on the number and size of the areas requiring treatment, Botox^® may cost between $200 and $800 per session.

Botox^® and Dysport^® are different brands of the same chemical compound. While there are slight differences in how the products are produced and prepared, the overall result including duration of action is the same between the products.

There are also some minor differences in their uses. For instance, Dysport^® has been approved as a treatment for glabella lines, which are the vertical furrows between your eyebrows that grow more noticeable with age. Botox^® can treat glabella lines as well as other types of fine lines and wrinkles on the face.

Recovery after Botox^® or Dysport^® is very simple. There is minimal downtime, and most patients go back to work and resume regular activities on the same day as the treatment. Sometimes there can be a minor headache, but it usually resolves within a day or so.

Patients, however, are strongly advised to avoid rubbing, massaging, or applying any sort of pressure to the areas treated, as this could spread the botulinum toxin to other areas and ruin your results.

Depending on which area is injected with filler, recovery is usually very mild. There can be some swelling in the injected area that can last for a few days. Bruising is also a possibility after filler injection and would usually resolve within a week.

While you can resume most regular activities immediately after your treatment, you should avoid doing strenuous exercise and other physically demanding activities for 24 to 48 hours, as they could intensify and/or prolong the aforementioned side effects.

In those people who have a deficiency of tissue in the face, filler can be a great option to replace the lost volume. Fillers can also help people with moderate to extreme wrinkles and folds in specific regions of the face.

Patients should not have any active infections in the treatment areas, and not have demonstrated any sort of allergic reaction to filler in the past. You can expect your surgeon to examine your medical history to determine whether or not you can be safely treated using injectable fillers.

Most patients can go back to work immediately after Botox^® or Dysport^® injections. After filler injections, there can be a little downtime if there is any swelling or bruising. Most people are able to return to work the day after their injections.

Acquiring the services of an experienced injector who understands facial anatomy exceptionally well is the best method to prevent bruising prior to injections. Not taking any medications that cause the blood to be thin (like Advil, Motrin, Aspirin) will also reduce the risk of bleeding and bruising.

After injections, homeopathic medications like Arnica Montana and Bromoline can be used to prevent and treat any bruising. After filler injections, applying cold compresses or ice to the treatment areas will help with any swelling that may occur. Rigorous physical activities should also be avoided for 24 to 48 hours after filler injections.

Juvéderm^® and Restylane^® are both injectable fillers that are made from hyaluronic acid. They are FDA-approved for use in the face to replace volume loss and wrinkles. There are slight differences in the products, and Capital Facial Plastic Surgery’s Dr. Singleton will usually use various products for different objectives for facial rejuvenation. Through a personalized consultation, Dr. Singleton will discuss with you which product he recommends.

Filler is an excellent treatment option for patients with hands that have become more skeletonized with age. Using a tiny needle and precise placement, filler can be inserted into the tops of the hands in the exact areas where volume loss has occurred. The final result is a smooth contour of the top of hand, turning back the clock on aging in the hand area.

Prior to hand filler injections, it is important to remove any jewelry from the hands in case there is swelling after the procedure. Keeping the hands elevated will help limit the swelling that occurs. Patients can apply ice to the treated areas for the first 24 to 48 hours to treat any swelling or bruising.

Anyone wondering, “Who are the best Botox^® doctors near me?” will be glad to know that Dr. Adam Singleton is a board-certified, fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon offering the top facial rejuvenation procedures including Botox^®.

You can get Botox^® and fillers at one of the “best Botox^® clinics near me”: Capital Facial Plastic Surgery clinic at 2 Wisconsin Cir #820, Chevy Chase Village, Maryland.

If you have any other questions regarding the “best Botox^® treatment near me,” feel free to contact Capital Facial Plastic Surgery at (240) 630-8175 or leave us a message on our website.