Are you Botox®-curious, but you just haven’t been able to make the leap yet? If that’s the case, you’ve probably scanned through dozens of articles about Botox® injections that lay out the facts. The trouble is they just aren’t giving you the confidence you need to move forward with calling for a consultation.
That’s okay. You’re discerning – you care about your health and your skin. Those are good things. But it sure can get frustrating reading the same articles over and over again.
So – rather than send you down yet another pointless reading rabbit hole, today I’m going to cover three Botox® facts that you may not know. I’m also going to mention upfront that at our clinic, we mostly use another form of botulinum toxin type A that’s called Jeuveau. I’ll tell you more about Jeuveau in a moment – it’s nicknamed “Newtox” because it’s similar but different!
But first, Botox®.
1 Botox® Injections Are Among the Safest Wrinkle and Fold-Reducing Procedures Available
The most common question I’m asked, whether by one of my patients or a Botox®-curious friend, is, “Is Botox® safe?” To answer that, we’ll take a walk down memory lane.
The story of Botox® begins far earlier than my own memory. Dr. Justinus Kerner discovered Botox® in the 1820s. Back then, it wasn’t called Botox®. It was called botulinum toxin because it’s a neurotoxic protein formed from a bacterium. Over time, this bacterial neurotoxin was extensively researched and produced as Botox®.
The FDA approved Botox® to treat eye muscle spasms in 1989. In 2002, they approved it for treating wrinkles. Since then, it’s become the most popular cosmetic injectable for treating fine lines and wrinkles – so you can set your safety concerns aside!
2 Men Are Getting Botox® Now More Than Ever
When most people think of Botox® injections, they think of women who want smoother, younger-looking skin. But over the years, I’ve noticed more and more men coming in for botulinum toxin treatments, too.
After doing a little research, I discovered that the number of men getting Botox® injections has increased by 337 percent since 2000.
Some men are encouraged by their significant others to seek out Botox® injections! Others see how awesome their wife or girlfriend’s treatments turned out and how these injections could benefit them, too.
3 Botox® Injections Aren’t Just For Wrinkles
What is Botox® used for? Even though Botox® is best known for paralyzing the muscles under wrinkles, it can also be used for other cosmetic and medical conditions.
Medical uses for Botox® injections include treating conditions such as neck spasms, excessive sweating, overactive bladder, and lazy eye. Botox® injections may also help prevent chronic migraines.
Cosmetically speaking, however, Botox® offers so many benefits that it’s hard to keep up. Here are my top three favorites:
- Botox® injections can reduce the appearance of dynamic and static wrinkles.
- Add a few dermal filler injections to your appointment, and you can mimic the effects of a facelift.
- Botox® can enhance your lips by smoothing creases, lip lines, and wrinkles around your lips, and flipping your upper lip into a cute cupid’s Bow!
What about Jeuveau, the “Newtox” on the block?
Jeuveau is similar to Botox® but different – different because the ingredient is the same but the exact formula is different.
And since it’s the latest addition to the botulinum toxin type A group of treatments, the FDA has so far only approved it for glabellar lines. That’s your “elevens” between your brows! We like Jeuveau – it’s had good trial results, and is very popular with our patients. It’s also slightly cheaper.
However, we’re more than happy to talk with you about both Jeuveau and Botox® to make sure your choice of treatment suits you best.
And for a treatment that takes under 15 minutes, removing some of your frown (and other) lines with either Botox® or Jeuveau is a no-brainer. I’ve had patients come in for botulinum toxin and dermal filler treatments on their lunch breaks, on their way to pick up the kids from school, and in between meetings.
Ready to take the leap?
My experienced team is ready to catch you! You’re in good hands. Contact us for a consultation today!