BOTOX®
Wrinkles
result from repeated contractions of the delicate skin overlying facial
muscles involved in our expressions. Over time our smiles, laughs and
frowns begin to show and wrinkles are exaggerated with our expressions.
Emerge Medi Spa & Wellness Center can help turn back the clock
and reverse these visible signs of aging with BOTOX® Cosmetic.
BOTOX® (Botox) Cosmetic is a purified protein of Botulinum Toxin Type A and has been FDA approved for the treatment of wrinkles since 2002, though it has been in use for several other conditions since the 1980’s. It is most commonly used to eliminate forehead lines, furrows between the brows, and crows feet and laugh lines around the eyes.
BOTOX® ( botox) works by a process known as cosmetic denervation in which impulses from the nerve to the tiny facial muscles that create wrinkling are blocked. Within a few days, the muscles treated begin to relax and maximal relaxation occurs within two weeks.The overlying skin remains smooth and wrinkles are dramatically softened, so you look years younger. We occasionally may need to do touch-ups if the desired result was not achieved. The effects wear off gradually but results typically last three to four months, depending on your unique muscle physiology, and many clients find their results last even longer with subsequent treatments.
Procedure: Our treatment center is located in San Jose, CA (close to S. Bay communities of Campbell, Willow Glen, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Los Altos, Mountain VIew, Cupertino, and Palo Alto areas). During the actual procedure, we will use a very tiny needle to inject a precise amount into the area being treated. There is very little pain and no anesthesia is required, though we do like to ice the area for a few seconds before and after to improve comfort. After your treatment you will be instructed on facial exercises to perform and you should not rub any of the injection sites for at least two hours. You must also remain upright and no flying for at least four hours.
Potential Side-Effects: Some patients may experience some slight bruising at the injection site which will go away in a matter of days, and can be covered with make-up. Rarely patients may experience facial drooping which is undesirable, however, it is temporary and will resolve with time.
Recommended treatment: We recommend a single treatment with maybe a touch up and then 3 to 4 month intervals for maximum results.
Next Step: Book a complimentary consultation and or treatment at our new location in San Jose. We are located in the S. Bay area close to Campbell, Willow Glen, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Los Altos, Mountain VIew, Cupertino, and Palo Alto areas.
