Rediscover Youthful Confidence with Botox
What Is Botox?
Botox is a neuromodulator that temporarily relaxes muscles when injected in small amounts. It’s been widely used for years in both cosmetic and medical treatments. While it’s best known for softening wrinkles, it also has other applications that rely on its ability to interrupt nerve signals to muscles. The medication is made from a purified form of botulinum toxin. We inject it precisely for controlled effects that don’t impact untreated areas. Since the results are temporary, repeat treatments are necessary to maintain the effects over time.
How Does Botox Work?
Botox blocks nerve signals that tell muscles to contract, which stops or reduces movement in the targeted area. The effects take a few days to develop as the treated muscles gradually relax. Over several months, the body metabolizes the medication and renews the connection between the nerves and the muscles, allowing normal movement to be restored.
What Are the Benefits of Botox?
Smoother Results Without Looking “Frozen”
Botox doesn’t change your appearance drastically. Instead it offers subtle results that look natural with the right injector. With our experience with injections, you won’t look “frozen” or stiff, just refreshed.
Preventative Aging Benefits
Regular Botox treatments offer a preventative benefit, not just treatment of existing wrinkles. Habitual facial expressions repeatedly crease your skin and form lasting lines, especially on your forehead, around the eyes, and between the eyebrows. By addressing muscle movements before deep wrinkles form, Botox treatments help your skin stay smoother and younger-looking longer.
Beautiful Results Without the Downtime
Botox injections usually take less than 20 minutes. You can easily schedule a session on your lunch break or between errands since there’s usually no downtime afterward. Some patients experience minor redness or tiny pinpoint marks after treatment, but these usually fade within hours.
Treatments Offered With Botox
Cosmetic Applications
- Fine Lines and Wrinkles: Fine lines and wrinkles develop gradually due to repeated facial movements like smiling, frowning, or squinting. Botox targets the muscles underneath your skin, causing them to relax and soften the surface wrinkles.
- Forehead Lines: Forehead lines occur from regularly raising your eyebrows and can deepen over time. Botox injections here relax the forehead muscles, smoothing horizontal lines without changing your ability to express yourself.
- Crow’s Feet: Crow’s feet are the small lines that form around the corners of your eyes when you smile or squint. Because these muscles are frequently active, these lines often show up early and can deepen quickly. With carefully placed Botox injections around your eyes, we reduce muscle movement in that area.
- Frown Lines: Deep vertical lines between the eyebrows, sometimes called the “11” lines, are among the earliest signs of aging many people notice. This treatment can make this area smoother and prevent these lines from getting deeper.
- Neck Bands: Neck bands, also called platysmal bands, form as the platysma muscle becomes more visible with age. We inject Botox into specific points along these muscle bands, causing them to relax and creating a smoother neck appearance. This technique can provide a more youthful-looking neckline without surgery.
- Vertical Lip Lines: By injecting a small amount of the neuromodulator Botox around your lip line, we relax the muscles that cause vertical lip lines. The result is a softer, smoother lip area.
Medical Applications
- Hyperhidrosis: Excessive sweating, known as hyperhidrosis, happens when the sweat glands stay overactive even when the body doesn’t need to cool down. Botox blocks the nerve signals that trigger sweat production, reducing moisture in areas like the underarms.
- Chronic Migraines: Botox is FDA-approved for chronic migraines. The injections target muscle groups around the head, neck, and shoulders to reduce tension and calm overactive nerve signals that contribute to migraine pain. These injectables don’t treat migraines in progress but help prevent them by decreasing the frequency and severity of attacks over time.
- Eyelid Muscle Spasms: Uncontrolled eyelid twitching, known as blepharospasm, can make daily activities like reading or driving difficult. Botox works by relaxing the overactive muscles around the eyes, reducing or stopping the spasms. We inject small amounts in precise locations around the eyelid to limit involuntary movement while keeping natural blinking and facial expressions intact.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Botox?
Botox® is an option for adults looking to smooth dynamic wrinkles or manage certain medical conditions caused by muscle activity. Patients with mild to moderate forehead lines, crow’s feet, or frown lines often see noticeable improvements with regular treatments. Those seeking preventive care can also benefit. The best candidates are in good overall health and have realistic expectations about the temporary nature of the results. A consultation helps determine the right treatment approach based on individual concerns and goals.
Before & After Photos
Explore our before and after gallery to witness the remarkable transformations that have left our clients feeling more confident and beautiful than ever. From subtle enhancements to dramatic makeovers, our gallery showcases the artistry of transformation.
What Is the Botox Treatment Process Like?
Pre-Treatment Preparation
Before your botulinum toxin treatment, we go over your medical history, current medications, and any past experiences with injectables. We may recommend avoiding blood thinners, alcohol, and certain supplements a few days before your appointment to reduce the chance of bruising. If you’re getting Botox for the first time, we discuss the areas you want to treat and create a plan based on your facial anatomy and muscle movement.
During Your Botox Treatment
The treatment itself lasts about 10 to 20 minutes. We clean the targeted areas and use a fine needle to inject Botox into the muscles. You will feel a small pinch or slight pressure with each injection. If you opt for topical numbing cream, this may add time to your overall appointment, but can make the pinch less noticeable.
Post-Treatment Care Instructions and Recommendations
After your treatment, it’s best to keep your head upright for at least four hours and avoid touching or rubbing the treated areas. We recommend waiting 24 hours before engaging in intense workouts or activities that increase blood flow to the face since this could cause the product to spread to unintended areas. Excess heat such as a hot shower or soaking in a hot tub should also be avoided.
Making the Most Out of Your Botox Injections
Botox results aren’t permanent, but certain habits can help maintain them longer. Staying consistent with your treatment schedule prevents muscles from fully regaining movement, which can extend the smoothing effects. Sun exposure and smoking can break down collagen and contribute to deeper lines, so wearing sunscreen daily and avoiding tobacco products can help the results last. Keep your skin hydrated and use medical-grade skincare with ingredients like peptides or hyaluronic acid to support healthy skin and a longer lasting result.
How to Find the Right Anti-Aging Treatment for You
Botox® is just one option for addressing signs of aging, and the best approach depends on your skin concerns and goals. Laser treatments help with skin texture, discoloration, and collagen production, while microneedling stimulates natural skin renewal for a smoother, firmer look. If hydration and overall skin health are a priority, a Hydrafacial® is a great option with steps for cleaning, exfoliating, extracting, and nourishing the skin. For long-term maintenance, medical-grade skincare supports and extends in-office results with high-quality ingredients that target fine lines, sun damage, and elasticity. Choosing the right treatment often involves a combination approach, and we can customize a plan to help you get the most out of your anti-aging routine.
Frequently Asked Questions About Botox Injections
Most patients start noticing changes within three to five days, but full results take about 10 to 14 days to develop. The medication needs time to block nerve signals and relax the targeted muscles. If you’re planning for a specific event, it’s best to schedule your treatment at least two weeks in advance to allow the results to fully settle.
Botox results typically last three to four months, though this varies from patient to patient. Factors like muscle strength, metabolism, and treatment area can affect how long the effects remain visible. Some patients notice that with consistent treatments, their results last a little longer because their muscles become conditioned to relaxing.
Botox and dermal fillers both address signs of aging, but they work in different ways. Dermal fillers add volume to areas that have lost collagen and elasticity, such as the cheeks, lips, and nasolabial folds. While Botox softens dynamic wrinkles, fillers help restore structure and fullness to the skin.
The amount of Botox needed depends on the treatment area and the strength of the muscles being targeted. Softening frown lines typically requires 20 to 30 units, while crow’s feet may need 10 to 15 units per side. Men often require more units than women due to stronger facial muscles. During a consultation, we assess your facial structure and expression patterns to determine the right dosage for balanced, effective results.
Both Botox injections and Dysport work by relaxing muscles to smooth wrinkles, but they have slight differences in formulation and diffusion. Dysport has smaller protein molecules, which can allow it to spread more easily in certain areas. Botox, on the other hand, stays more localized for precise targeting. The choice between the two depends on factors like muscle movement and the desired treatment area.
If you stop Botox treatments, your muscles will gradually regain their normal movement, and wrinkles will slowly return to their previous state. Botox may slow wrinkle development by reducing the repetitive muscle movements that cause creasing. Once Botox wears off completely, your skin simply returns to how it was before.
At Burt & Will Plastic Surgery and Dermatology, Botox treatments are performed by experienced providers who understand facial anatomy and muscle movement. Drs. Tripti “Dolly” Burt and Neena Will bring specialized expertise in both surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation. Whether you’re interested in smoothing fine lines or preventing future wrinkles, we can help you achieve natural-looking results. With a background in advanced aesthetic procedures and a focus on patient care, we offer Botox as part of a full range of treatments designed to refresh and refine your appearance.
Schedule Your Botox Consultation in Burr Ridge, IL
Botox is a precise treatment that helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles while preventing deeper creases from forming. At Burt & Will Plastic Surgery and Dermatology, we provide expert injections in Burr Ridge, IL, serving patients throughout the Chicago area, including Hodgkins, Willowbrook, Darien, Palisades, Hinsdale, Bridgeview, Oak Brook, and Downers Grove. To schedule a consultation or learn more about Botox, call (815) 267-0231 or contact us through our online form.