Botox injections are noted primarily for the ability to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles. They also treat conditions such as neck spasms (cervical dystonia), excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), an overactive bladder, and a lazy eye. Botox injections may also help prevent chronic migraines.

Botox is injected with a fine needle into specific muscles with only minor discomfort.

The average Botox treatment takes around 15 minutes(numbing cream applied locally). It’s so short and easy that some people call it a “lunch-break procedure.” If it’s your first time, it may take longer because the provider will need to discuss your goals and determine if Botox is right for you.

If you’re in your twenties and using Botox as a preventative treatment, you may consider scheduling a treatment every 12 weeks. Otherwise, a maintenance series of injections designed every 12- 16 weeks is most likely sufficient.

The first thing you’ll notice immediately after Botox injections are little bumps and dots of blood that look just like mosquito bites. These go away in 20 minutes to half an hour.

Botox blocks signals from the nerves to the muscles. The injected muscle can’t contract. That makes wrinkles relax and soften. Botox is most often used on forehead lines, crow’s feet (lines around the eye), and frown lines.

There is no downtime or recovery time for Botox injections. You may resume normal activities immediately. One note of caution: Don’t rub or massage the treated areas after the wrinkle treatment and do not lie down for 4 hours post-treatment.