Botox Injections

As we get older, our skin doesn’t always age as gracefully as we had previously hoped for. Lines and wrinkles are almost inevitable, and when they do start to creep up many people don’t know how to handle them or feel that it is too late to do anything about it because they didn’t take any preventative action. If you did take preventative action against lines and wrinkles it would only prolong them, not keep them away forever. So if you have lines and wrinkles on your face that you are not comfortable with, you should consider receiving Botox injections. Botox is minimally invasive and can help you get rid of those unwanted lines and wrinkles. There are other options available to you, so you should consult with your plastic surgeon before you move forward with any wrinkle removing procedures.

What To Expect

Botox injections are a great option for those who don’t want to undergo any serious facial procedures. Botox can be administered every 4-6 months depending on your specific situation, but you should not receive injections more than twice a year just to be safe. If you are experiencing more severe lines and wrinkles, you may benefit from receiving a different procedure like a facelift. Everyone’s situation will be different, so you should not make any drastic decisions without talking to your plastic surgeon.

When you receive Botox, you should experience little pain if any at all. Your plastic surgeon should use a topical cream to numb the area he or she will be working on, and that will take care of the pain. After the Botox has been administered you may appear red, puffy, and have blotchy skin, but this should all go down completely within a week. If your face hasn’t healed by that time you should contact your plastic surgeon to make a follow-up appointment.

Botox is becoming increasingly popular because it leaves you free to go on with your life afterwards, and it is not a permanent procedure. Many people are hesitant to receive Botox because they think they will look funny or actually appear to have had work done, but when Botox is administered correctly you will look perfectly normal. If you are interested in removing your facial lines and wrinkles with Botox, contact your plastic surgeon to be sure that it the best procedure for your specific situation.

Contacting a Plastic Surgeon

Finding a plastic surgeon can be difficult because there are so many to choose from, but you should be looking for an individual who is board certified with several years of experience. Being board certified doesn’t mean that your surgeon is perfect, but that he or she has the proper skills and knowledge to successfully perform your procedure. Dr. Angobaldo at Renaissance Plastic Surgery is a board certified plastic surgeon with several years of experience administering Botox. Renaissance Plastic Surgery is located in Plano, and being centrally located in the Dallas area allows them to serve other locations such as Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Southlake, Grapevine, Carrollton, Addison, Colleyville, Rockwall, Farmers Branch, Richardson, and Lewisville. When you are ready to move forward with your Botox injections, contact Dr. Angobaldo at Renaissance Plastic Surgery to schedule your free consult today.