Botox is the most popular brand of anti-aging and age reduction injectable used by medspa professionals. It can decrease and slow the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles. It provides predictable and subtle results and is the only treatment of its kind both evaluated and approved by the FDA for safety and efficacy. So, what can you expect for Botox cost?

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Dermacare services the Hampton Roads, Virginia area. In our local region, Botox with a qualified injector, uses the appropriate product strength for how strong your muscles are , is generally in the range of $12 to $14 per unit. The overall cost depends on a few important factors, including:

• How many areas are treated
• The desired results

Additionally, the cost is impacted by the experience of the injector and location. While Botox is considered a minimally invasive and safe treatment, the experience of the injector and qualifications of the facility offering it are critical to cost, safety, and results.

Be Cautious of Low Botox Cost

Today, almost everyone lives on a budget. It’s hard to prioritize self-care, but anti-aging treatments like Botox has been claimed to improve mood, boost self-esteem, and even offer proven medical benefits. Finding the right fit for your budget is important, but it’s equally important to make the smartest (and safest) investment.

Botox has no antidote (like hyaluronic-based derma fillers do) and only wears off in 2 to 4 months, depending on how the patient’s body metabolizes it. Inexperienced injectors fall on the lowest end of pricing, which can be great for your wallet but not your results. A botched Botox job may not be immediately repaired, and it will be 2 to 4 months before another treatment can be administered.

Medspas that offer groupons and below-market pricing all the time can be high risk. The provider must get the dosing precisely right for you, which demands a highly personalized and customized approach for each patient—factors that impact the cost. Botox is a product, and like any product, there is a cost. Be sure the medspa you choose isn’t skimping.

Our Botox Cost

Quality, safety, and results are at the heart of what we do. Our injectors are some of the most experienced. Not only are our providers highly trained and expertly qualified, but they have 40 years of combined experience injecting Botox and Dysport.

We work to help you make smart investments on a budget, which is why we offer memberships that can save you on Botox and more. You deserve high quality, safety, and results. We deliver!

Most people have heard of Botox, but their knowledge is often limited to promoted stereotypes and, sometimes, misinformation. In this blog, we will explore just what Botox is, how it works, and how it is being used by today’s anti-aging professionals.

The Science

As you age, your face naturally develops lines. These can appear as moderate to severe forehead and frown lines, laugh lines, and crow’s feet. Changing facial expressions causes these lines to be visible.

Botox is used to decrease facial lines and creases, helping the skin appear natural and smooth. It is an injectable treatment made of botulinum toxin. 

During treatment, a tiny amount of botulinum toxin is injected into specific muscles – the ones that cause undesirable facial lines and wrinkles. Originally used to treat dysfunctional muscles and eyelid spasms, it was realized that patients using the injections had fewer frown lines. Cosmetic uses were then investigated, and Botox as an anti-aging option was born.

How Botox Works

Botox is not a solution for static wrinkles, which are those visible when the facial muscles are relaxed. However, for lines caused or made more prominent by muscle contractions, Botox is a game-changer.

It uses teeny tiny amounts of the botulinum toxin to stop the nerve endings from communicating with the muscle. As a result, the muscle is temporarily paralyzed. Lack of movement prevents the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles, leaving the skin smooth and supple.

Botox can be used to decrease the visibility of already existing fine lines and wrinkles, or it can be used to slow the formation of them. 

Botox Uses

Traditionally, Botox has been used for cosmetic purposes. It is the first and only treatment approved by the FDA to temporarily reduce the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet. Botox is the #1 selling treatment of its kind.

Aside from its use as an anti-aging tool, Botox has gotten attention for many other applications. Time Magazine covers this in detail in their story, Botox: The Drug That’s Treating Everything. While it obviously cannot treat everything, it has been shown beneficial for relieving chronic migraines, depression and anxiety, eye twitching, jaw grinding, and more.

All Your Botox Questions Answered

In our upcoming blog series, we will answer the most asked questions about Botox. We will cover things like who is a good candidate, how much Botox costs, the safety of this treatment option, and more.

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Botox has preventative and reparative uses. In this blog, we will discuss Botox wrinkle prevention. Is it a myth? Does it work? Should you try it? Let’s find out!

Can Botox Prevent Wrinkles?

In a word, yes. Botox can be used to reduce the visible signs of facial aging. The real discussion is in how Botox prevents wrinkles.

Botox is one of the most well known and used injectable treatments in a dermatologist’s toolbox. Composed of an injection containing a protein of botulinum toxin, it temporarily paralyzes the muscles it encounters. Originally used to decrease muscle spasms, like eye twitches, it was realized that people using it had fewer facial lines and wrinkles.

Men and women can start using Botox as early as their mid-20s in a preventative treatment that some people have started called “baby botox.” By using tiny amounts of Botox, subtle results that delay the formation of some facial fine lines and wrinkles can be achieved. If maintained, wrinkles can be temporarily prevented, allowing patients to retain youthful-looking skin for longer.

Who Should Use Botox?

While Botox can be used to ward off wrinkles, not everyone is a good candidate. Multiple factors need to be considered when deciding if it is the right wrinkle prevention option for you.

It is equally important to pick the right provider for Botox treatments, especially for preventative goals. If administered incorrectly, the results can be unwanted and will take three or more months to wear off.

We know Botox well. Our providers have years of injection experience and are well versed in multiple wrinkle prevention options. Treat yourself to a free consultation where we will discuss your cosmetic goals, skin health, and unique needs. Let us put the revitalizing spa in medspa and help you kick some stress and age gracefully.