Many patients are hesitant to try out cosmetic injectables because they fear that they’ll look frozen or “like a robot.” However, experienced aesthetic providers like Aleta Sloan at United Medical and Aesthetics can perform facial injections such as botox in Wilmington NC that are subtle enough to create natural-looking results.
This is because these treatments are injected into specific muscle groups that cause dynamic wrinkles—those that are created by the movement of muscles and then become permanent. The botulinum toxin in these injectables causes the muscle to relax, which softens the appearance of these lines and wrinkles.
As we age, the muscles in our face tend to contract and produce dynamic wrinkles. When these lines and wrinkles accumulate over time, they can give us a frowning expression that can make us look angry or tired. Aleta and her team can use botox in Wilmington NC to soften these dynamic lines and wrinkles around the eyes, on the forehead, or even at the mouth to reduce a gummy smile or neck bands.
The procedure is fast and relatively painless, especially when performed by an experienced injector. First, the skin is thoroughly cleansed and numbing cream or anesthetic is applied to the area. Then, a thin needle is used to inject the botulinum toxin in a series of spots in the treatment area. The number of injections will vary depending on the desired outcome. Once the treatment is complete, a few hours should pass before the results begin to show up.
During this time, it’s best to avoid touching or rubbing the injection areas to prevent the toxin from moving to a different area of the face and diluting its effects. Once the results are visible, they’ll last for months before they start to fade away naturally. After that, repeat appointments will be necessary to maintain the results and prolong their longevity.