Botox

Bothered by unwanted facial wrinkles, lines, creases and folds? Looking to look as young as you feel? 

Licensed APRN Nurse Practitioners at Axxess Spa use Botox to safely and quickly treat unwanted facial wrinkles. Treatments take just a few minutes and many people begin to notice results within 24 to 48 hours. 


 

How It Works

Repeated muscle contractions from frowning, squinting, or raising eyebrows cause skin to furrow and fold, gradually resulting in the formation of facial lines. Botox Cosmetic works by temporarily block nerve signals to reduce the muscle activity that causes moderate forehead lines, frown lines and crow’s feet for a more youthful, uplifted and refreshed look.

What will it feel like?
Botox uses a very small, thin cosmetic needle. Treatments typically feel like a small pinch or prick or may not be noticed at all. 

Let's Get To Know You

During your consultation we’re here to get to know you better and understand your goals. This is our time together to help you understand the procedure and what you can expect from your sessions. Your Nurse Practitioner will review your health history, evaluate the areas you wish treated, and discuss your treatment options and pricing plans.

Getting Ready for Your Session 

• Avoid Aspirin, NSAIDS, Ginko Biloba, Garlic Supplements, Green Tea, Flax Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Vitamins A and E, and essential fatty acids for up to 1 week pre injection as they will increase your risk of bruising.
• Avoid alcoholic beverages 24 hours before your treatment to avoid extra bruising
• Inform your provider if you have a history of cold sores to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment. If you develop a cold sore, blemish, or rash, etc. in the area to be treated prior to your appointment, please reschedule your appointment until it resolves.
• Do not apply products that are potentially irritating for 2 -3 days before and after treatment such as retin-a, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone or other topical skin treatments.
• Wait at least 2 weeks to have Botox treatments performed if you have had cosmetic treatments with laser, ultrasound, peels, facials or micro-dermabrasion.
• Schedule your treatment at least 2 weeks in advance of special event or vacation.

Your First Session! 

• Arrive with a clean face or remove your makeup before your visit.
• Your nurse practitioner will cleanse your face to prepare it for treatment.
• You will be asked to move the muscles in your face to help find the best place for the injections and map treatment zones with a makeup pencil. Photos will be taken before and after your injections.
• Your nurse practitioner will use a thin needle to inject tiny amounts of Botox into the treatment areas.
• The treatment area will be cleansed, and you will be given post care instructions.
• You may experience a some tenderness or slight irritation during and following injection
 • You may experience slight redness and swelling are normal and some small bruising may be visible

What Happen's Next

• Do not touch or rub the treated areas for at least 4 hours.
• Exercise your treated muscles intermittently for 1-2 hours following treatment by frowning, raising your eyebrows, and squinting to help work the product into your muscles.
• Stay in a vertical position for 4 hours following injection. Do not rest your head or lie down; sit upright.
'• Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours to reduce the chances of moving the toxin to non-treated areas. You may resume other normal activities immediately
 • The treatment may take 2-14 days to take full effect. It is recommended that the touchup, if needed, be done no later than 2 weeks after the initial treatment.
• The effect of Botox will last 3 or 4 months following your injections and it is important to schedule and repeat your treatment to maintain or enhance your results!

Schedule Your Free Botox Consultation!