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Restore chips and cracked teeth or improve the look of healthy teeth.

Is Facial Injection scary?

Botox (aka neuromodulator) procedures are an effective anti-aging tool that should be implemented in everyone’s beauty routine. This guide will help provide you with all the information you need to know and help determine if a botox procedure is right for you.

What Is Botox?

Botulinum toxin type A, better known as Botox Cosmetic, is an injectable neurotoxin. Other brands include Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeaveau. Botox works like these other brands to help relax muscles that lead to the formation of wrinkles. The differences between Botox Cosmetic and these other brands lies in the formulation of a toxin.

Botox is the first FDA-approved toxin that has been approved to treat fine lines and wrinkles. These uses make Botox injections the most popular noninvasive cosmetic procedure in the United States to help reverse the effects of aging or prevent aging.

How Does Botox Work?

Botox is a form of neurotoxin that, when injected into the muscle, temporarily paralyzes or relaxes the target area. Botox is a type of injectable that helps promote a more youthful and lifted appearance. The most common areas of treatment are the face and neck.

What Is the Botox Procedure Like?

The Botox procedure is fairly quick and painless. The procedure takes around 10 minutes and is performed by a qualified medical professional. The doctor follows the patient’s personalized plan to ensure that they get the best results. Each area of treatment requires different amounts or units of toxin in order to be effectively treated.

Prior to the procedure, the patient needs to schedule a consultation with their doctor or medical spa of choice. The doctor is able to address any of the patient’s questions or concerns. During this consultation, the doctor creates a personalized treatment plan that is catered to the patient’s needs and goals. The doctor may recommend that their patient use Botox in conjunction with other procedures, such as dermal fillers.

Patients should disclose their medical history, current medications, and any other concerns they have with their doctor. This will ensure that they get optimal results from the procedure.

The qualified medical personnel will inject the Botox treatment into the desired area. Some doctors offer a topical anesthetic prior to injection. The treatment process is typically fast and painless. Results can often be seen within 48 hours but usually take between 3 to 10 days.

The doctor may provide the patient with an after-care guide. However, there is minimal downtime and patients are usually able to resume normal activities after the procedure. The procedure may differ slightly depending on the facility the patient chooses.

Who Performs the Botox Injections?

The Botox procedure can be performed by a variety of healthcare professionals. Depending on state regulations, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses can perform Botox injections. Some states require doctors to perform Botox injections. Check the regulations within your state to ensure that the proper medical professional performs the procedure. The patient can ask the doctor during their consultation to determine who will perform their procedure.

What Procedures to Get With Botox?

The Botox procedure can be performed by itself. However, doctors may recommend that patients get Botox in conjunction with other noninvasive procedures. Fillers are a popular method of treatment that are commonly performed with Botox.

Fillers promote skin elasticity, something we naturally lose with age. Some fillers, such as Sculptra Aesthetic, promote the natural production of collagen in the body, acting as a biostimulator.

Botox is best for anti-aging as it can help remove wrinkles and prevent wrinkles from forming. However, as people age, they lose volume in certain areas of the body. Fillers are recommended to boost volume in the targeted areas. Both procedures work together to promote a youthful, lifted, and smooth appearance.

How to Get the Best Results for Botox

Patients who want consistent results should typically start Botox injections when they are in their early 20s. The patient should get Botox every six months to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in the face and neck.

As patients get older, they lose volume in their face. Many doctors recommend patients to use both fillers and Botox to help increase volume in the face, which helps skin look plump and smooth.

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Edward Wisialko

2025-03-14

I had my initial cleaning 6 months ago and went in for a toothache, turns out my tooth was cracked and they did an emergency crown. Gary was great! He explained my coverage and the cost and Dr. Lou was awesome! She took care of it and explained everything to me and to my surprise it was in-network coverage and cost me half what I thought it was going to be! I highly recommend this practice!

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2025-03-04

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2025-02-05

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2025-02-01

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2024-09-27

My family has been going to iLove Dental for three years. Cannot speak highly enough about it! The staff is super friendly and helpful. They've been so great with our children, especially the younger two (6yrs and 3yrs), who have been pretty nervous about the dentist. About a year ago we needed to take our five year old daughter in for a small filling. She was extremely nervous and resistant and the staff, especially hygienist Jaimie were SO PATIENT!! (My daughter screamed through almost the entire procedure and both Jaime and Dr. Lou were patient and gracious the entire time, stopping to give her breaks, working for just a few seconds at a time, using many strategies to calm her and encourage her throughout.) Very thankful for these guys and this practice, highly recommend!

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2024-09-24

The staff there is very friendly and thorough. They spent more time with my son and me than other dentists I have had in the past, with more communication and advice. They are caring and diligent. Very much recommended!

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2024-08-02

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2024-07-19

Great professional service.. Jennifer is the best. Made me feel relaxed and made me laugh.. I would recommend this office to anyone John was great from the moment you walked in. Dr. Lou knows her job and was very nice.

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2024-01-31

As a veteran dental patient, I have had procedures, large and small alike, done across the globe. I can say for certain that Dr. Lou is simply top-notch. My crowns fit perfectly, not even the slightest bit of uncomfort. She also did a fantastic job optimizing the occlusion between my teeth. I think those who found their way to her are fortunate, as they will be taken great care of. For those still wandering out there in the wilderness, come find Dr. Lou. She's awesome!