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Bella Medspa is an Allergan certified provider of Botox, Juvederm and Latisse. What does this mean? It means that we are among the top 3% of providers in the United States. Because of our volume our injectors are among the most experienced.
Bella Medspa has been selected as an Allergan Alle provider. Alle is a program that offers clients discounts and rebates on Allergan products.
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Our Newtown, Bucks County office Botox is also convenient to Trenton NJ, Princeton NJ, Doylestown and Langehone PA.
Bella Medspa Botox injections at our Newtown location are one of the most effective and safest treatments for facial lines and wrinkles. The benefits typically last 3-6 months and can take years off of your appearance.
Botox has been proven to smooth facial lines by paralyzing or weakening the muscles that can cause wrinkles. The benefits typically last 3-6 months and can take years off of your appearance. By relaxing the targeted muscles Botox injections can decrease the amount of fine lines, wrinkles, and facial creases. Treatments can also be used to lessen crows’ feet, bunny lines, marionette lines, frown lines and smoker’s lines.Common BOTOX Cosmetic Injection Treatments:
Crows Feet
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Frown Lines
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Wrinkles
“Reverse aging” by working to reduce wrinkles
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Fees are based on the amount used. This is determined by the location of the wrinkles, strength of the muscles, and your previous results. Preparing for Botox Treatments
Botox Bucks County
Wrinkles, folds, and fine lines develop regardless of how diligent you are about your skincare regimen. Time, sun exposure, and genetics will cause the network of tissue that supports your skin to deteriorate.
Botox Cosmetic is a reliable, safe, and convenient treatment created by Allergan that addresses the anatomical cause of your wrinkles. It’s functionally similar to cosmetic treatments like Juvederm and Dysport. It’s an injectable product that’s been rigorously studied for decades. The procedure is FDA-approved and regulated.
Learning about Botox is valuable whether you’ve resolved to address your wrinkles or think you need to accept them as part of the aging process. It’s the original cosmetic injectable. Despite continual scientific developments, Botox has maintained its prominence in the aesthetic field.
Botox is highly effective, low-risk, and easily administered. Providers with experience in plastic surgery can subtly erase creases, forehead lines, facial wrinkles, and crow’s feet during a brief office visit. After a few days, your skin will regain that smooth and youthful appearance that will last for months.
Not all wrinkles are the same–different areas of the face respond better to different treatments. The key to successful Botox injections is finding a provider that can accurately assess your skin.
From there, it’s only a matter of a few tiny injections and then having the patience to let your body absorb the solution.
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What is Botox?
Botox is shorthand for the Botulinum Toxin Type A injection. It’s one of the most widely-used cosmetic products on the market. The FDA first approved it as a wrinkle treatment in 2002.
The procedure allows you to address wrinkles early in their development. Surgical interventions are far riskier and more invasive. Botox is a simple dermal filler that does not alter your anatomy.
It’s most effective at managing wrinkles on the upper half of the face and around the mouth. While it disrupts nerves at the injection site, it does not affect the greater nervous system.
It’s such a well-researched treatment because of its broad applicability. Providers use different formulations of Botox to manage excessive sweating, TMJ-related jaw pain, and persistent headaches.
Aesthetic providers can alter the dose of Botox and isolate the specific muscles to recapture your natural look. It’s widely regarded as one of the subtlest cosmetic procedures available.
What is Botox Made Of?
OnabotulinumtoxinA, the main component of Botox, is a product of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The neurotoxin was developed to have both beneficial medical and aesthetic effects.
The bacteria are purified by the manufacturer and made safe for injection through a series of acid precipitations. A vial of Botox contains 0.9 milligrams of sodium chloride and 0.5 milligrams of albumin.
Only Botox produced in accordance with strict safety and quality standards is used at medspas. Products purchased from salons or online are not held to the same high standards.
How Does Botox Work?
Botox is a neuromodulator composed of a filtered form of neurotoxic bacteria. Researchers discovered that injecting small doses into the face paralyzes facial muscles by preventing the nerves from signaling them to contract.
Once the muscles underneath the skin release and relax, the tension that causes the skin bunching responsible for wrinkles vanishes. The outer layer then softens and smooths, restoring your youthful appearance.
Proper consultation is necessary to ensure Botox can achieve the results you want. Never receive treatment with Botox purchased online or at a salon. These products are not subject to the same manufacturing standards as the Botox received by a provider or aesthetic practice.
Your body must absorb Botox before it starts working. This usually takes about 3-14 days. Most patients receive multiple injections from one vial of Botox at a single appointment.
This enables the provider to maximize the longevity of the results and tailor your treatment. That’s why Botox is a viable solution for patients of any age or gender.
Botox rejuvenates your skin for as long as the neurotoxin continues disrupting the signals. Finally, it eventually wears off and your muscles begin functioning normally. Routine follow-up injections are necessary.
What Medical Conditions Can Be Treated with Botox?
Based on its safety and efficacy, Botox has a wide range of applications. Various dosages can be used to treat the following:
- Chronic migraines (severe headaches that occur more than 15 days per month)
- Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating that occurs regardless of body temperature or exertion)
- Lazy or crossed eyes caused by muscle imbalances
- Muscle spasms caused by certain chronic conditions that can cause eye twitching and severe muscle contracture
What are the Ideal Botox Treatment Areas?
Different areas of the face can be effectively treated for wrinkles and age lines with Botox Cosmetic. The forehead, the frown lines between the brows and the eyes, and the crow’s feet at the corners of the eyes are the areas most frequently injected.
Additionally, Botox can be used to treat the neck, chin, lips, and areas of the midface and mouth. In order to treat these areas, Botox can be combined with other wrinkle treatments like dermal fillers.
Benefits of Botox
Botox’s longevity is a product of its many benefits. The treatment is incredibly simple. Following a thorough evaluation, your provider can make the injection during just one single office visit and then you can immediately resume your day.
The treatment provides subtle yet apparent aesthetic changes because it allows the provider to target specific facial muscles. That’s why your skin smooths out but maintains its natural appearance. Nothing is injected under your skin to create volume–the Botox works at an anatomical level.
The injections are administered with extremely small needles, and many patients describe the procedure as painless. Still, mild discomfort can occur. Sharp pain, which can indicate improper injection, must be reported to your provider immediately. This usually only occurs with undertrained personnel.
Botox’s paralytic effect is only temporary. If you are unsatisfied with your results, you and your provider can alter the dose or discuss alternatives. You will regain your pre-treatment facial appearance because Botox only disrupts nerve signals, it does not harm the nerves.
What are the Side Effects of Botox?
Botox Cosmetic carries some risks and potential complications, just like any medical procedure. However, Botox is a minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure. It’s also among the most widely used medical procedures currently available. It is regarded as one of the safest methods of treating wrinkles and fine lines.
At the injection site, Botox may cause pain, bruising, discomfort, or swelling. After receiving treatment, these symptoms usually go away within a few days.
You might also experience headaches, fatigue, swollen or drooping eyelids, double vision, or dry eyes depending on where you get your Botox injections. You should get in touch with your provider right away if you experience any of these severe symptoms or any allergic reaction symptoms like a rash, itching, or asthma symptoms.
What Does the Research Say About Botox?
In 1989, the FDA authorized the sale of injections of Botox. Later, it received regulatory approval for cosmetic use. To maximize the safety and efficacy of the injections, providers have spent decades perfecting their Botox techniques. The drug has a wide range of cosmetic and therapeutic applications.
Botox is used by practitioners to treat a variety of medical conditions, including dynamic wrinkles, other aging-related conditions, and chronic migraines.
Because Botox produces reliable results, both healthcare professionals and patients have embraced it. Researchers looked at 945 patients’ self-reported satisfaction with the cosmetic effects of Botox in 2016 and found that their satisfaction ranged from 96% to 99%.
Every procedure carries some chance of side effects. Fortunately, the odds with Botox are relatively low. The most common side effect is an injection site reaction, which typically goes away on its own within a few days.
According to medical experts, going to a seasoned provider like Bella Medspa will reduce your risk of serious complications.
Botox Cost
Treatment costs are based on the amount of Botox used. That amount is determined by the location of the patient’s wrinkles, strength of their muscles, and their previous results with Botox. Learn More
Who is a Good Candidate for Botox?
Any healthy adult who hasn’t negatively reacted to a previous Botox injection is a good candidate. The injectable’s most effective at managing crow’s feet, smile lines, frown lines, and fine lines extending from the mouth.
Botox may not be right for patients with static wrinkles that are continually apparent regardless of facial movement. Patients with significant excess skin or loss of volume may not receive their desired results from Botox.
Who Shouldn’t Get Botox?
When administered by a qualified professional, Botox is generally safe for most people. However, the injections shouldn’t be given to women who are expecting or nursing. Additionally, good candidates don’t have neuromuscular conditions or facial muscle weakness.
Those with compromised immune systems and those who have previously had an allergic reaction to Botox should also avoid getting the injections. Consult a seasoned provider like Bella Medspa to make sure Botox will be both safe and effective for you.
Botox Lip Flip
A lip flip is a procedure that uses Botox to create a more youthful appearance by improving the position of the lips. The procedure is simple and takes only a few minutes to complete. First, the provider will inject Botox into the muscles on either side of your mouth near your lips. This will help to lift the corners of your mouth and to soften the lines that form when you smile.
Botox Brow Lift
A Botox brow lift treats the lines between the eye brows and elevates the height of your eyebrows in the process. It work by relaxing the muscles between the brows. This allows the forehead muscles to pull up the untreated muscles between the brows, thereby elevating the brows and opening up the eyes.
How Should You Prepare for Botox Treatment?
Botox injections can be given during a quick appointment with little advance planning. Aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil and Motrin), and fish oil should not be used for the two to three days prior to your appointment because these substances thin the blood and prevent coagulation.
You can also avoid blood thinning by consuming less alcohol in the days before your appointment.
What Happens During a Botox Injectable Treatment?
Before treating a patient, the majority of providers will schedule a consultation. You will talk about the best treatment options and areas for you at this appointment. Your medical history, any potential allergies, and any other side effects you might encounter will also be covered by your esthetician.
The estimated cost of using a topical numbing cream will also be discussed, as well as how many units of Botox Cosmetic injection you will need to attain the results you’re seeking.
Typically, the actual treatment only takes 5 to 15 minutes. After confirming the areas where injections will be administered, your provider will numb those areas with a cream. Then they will carefully insert a very small needle into the designated treatment areas. There is hardly any discomfort, especially if you opt in to the numbing agent.
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How Long Do Botox Injections Last?
Several factors dictate how long Botox injections last. Most patients see results within three days of their injection. The effects usually last three to four months. You cannot receive Botox injections within four months of each other.
The composition of the tissue and muscle underneath your skin determines how relaxed the muscle must be to maintain smoothness. Wrinkles may return sooner for patients with greater breakdown.
The size of the dose and injection site also influence Botox’s longevity. Larger areas like the forehead may see wrinkles return quicker than lines around the eyes, so it’s important to monitor how long Botox lasts. You and your provider must be able to make the right adjustments to your treatment plan based on the results.
How Often Should You Get Botox?
Your body’s reaction to Botox injections and your cosmetic goals will determine how frequently you need to receive them. The treatment area(s) and the amount of Botox used can affect how long your results last.
To maintain their new appearance, most people need follow-up injections every three to four months. You can monitor your response along with your provider to decide on the best treatment schedule for you.
Getting Real Botox
Concerning reports about the presence of fake products on the market have surfaced in recent years. Selecting a reputable cosmetic provider like Bella Medspa is the first and most crucial step to making sure you receive a genuine product.
Events like Botox parties should be avoided since the products used at them aren’t vetted. Going to a legitimate provider to ensure you receive a genuine product and have it administered by a qualified expert is worth your while.
Here are a few indicators to look for if you want to confirm for yourself that the product you are about to receive is genuine Botox Cosmetic:
- A lot number on the vial
- Entries for LOT: MFG: and EXP: on the carton
- The vial and/or the carton list the active ingredient as “OnabotulinumtoxinA”
It may be necessary to look into the product further if any of the aforementioned items are missing or different.
Conclusion
Botox is an excellent treatment option for individuals who want to smooth out their skin and erase wrinkles. Providers can reverse the visible signs of aging for up to four months with a brief office visit.
Follow-up injections can be administered every four to six months to maintain your new appearance with minimal risk and side effects. It’s relatively easy to follow an ongoing treatment schedule because of the ease of the injections.
You should only receive Botox from an experienced provider at your local medspa, especially if it’s your first time. As long as they have the proper training and experience with fillers, there is only a remote chance of significant side effects. Botox is highly effective for several areas of the face.
Our Medical Director
All medical services are overseen by our medical director, Dr. Appel who has over 15 years experienced in medical aesthetics field.
Botox FAQ
A Botox injection costs an average of $600 in Pennsylvania. Your specific location, the providers experience, the injection site, and the number of doses can all dictate the final cost of your treatment.
Botox is an FDA-regulated product that you should only receive from a physician or medical spa. While the product itself is safe, improper injection by an unskilled individual can cause significant complications.
If you’re receiving your first Botox treatment, your provider needs to review your health history and medications. This ensures underlying conditions or drug interactions won’t put you at risk or diminish Botox’s effectiveness.
The procedure itself takes about 10 minutes. The injection site will be sterilized to minimize the chance of infection, and the doctor may administer a topical anesthetic or ice the area to numb it.
They’ll typically make three to five injections, monitor you for an adverse response, and then discharge you.
Virtually everyone returns to normal activities immediately following their Botox appointments. When they do develop, side effects usually materialize right after the procedure or within a day of it. Most often, they are mild and subside within three days.
Discomfort, injection site pain, swelling, and itching are the most common side effects. A drooping eyelid and dry eyes are also possible if you have injections for crow’s feet. These also disappear within a few days.
You can resume normal activities without restriction after treatment. Still, it’s important not to rub or put pressure on the injection site because compression can affect your body’s absorption of Botox and limit its effectiveness.
