Botox is one of the most popular elective medical procedures undergone today. While the treatment is wildly popular, there still seem to be many misconceptions about what, exactly, Botox in Chevy Chase MD entails. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions that potential patients have.
Q: How does Botox work?
A: Botox works by weakening the muscles in the face. As the Botox is injected, the facial muscles lose their strength and no longer contract as much. When the muscles stop contracting, the wrinkles that are visible on the face disappear.
Q: How long do the results from the Botox treatments last?
A: The generally last for about three months. Some reports have come out that oral zinc supplements can extend the time the treatment lasts.
Q: Are the treatments safe and repeatable?
A: As long as the Botox is injected by an experienced doctor, treatments of Botox in Chevy Chase MD are very safe. Procedures can be performed again as soon as the effects from the previous treatments have faded. There is no hard and fast rule about how many treatments a patient may undergo. However, the human body will gradually build a resistance to the Botox, so the effects will lessen when this occurs.
Q: What happens when the treatment wears off and further Botox injections are not administered?
A: Nothing. The muscles simply go back to their original state. There are no long-term dangers associated with Botox injections.
Q: Does Botox hurt?
A: Botox, in and of itself, does not hurt. The only pain one may feel is due to the prick of the needle. It really all depends on the pain threshold of the patient.
Q: Can anybody deliver Botox injections?
A: Absolutely not. Botox is a prescription drug and must be administered by either a physician or their designee. A designee typically would be a nurse or a physician’s assistant.
For more information about Botox, or to schedule a consultation, contact the Tamjidi Skin Institute. An appointment will be made to get the patient in as quickly as possible and get the treatment underway.
