A Step-By-Step Guide To Botox®

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Many people hear about Botox® procedures from celebrities who gush over the treatment. However, you don’t have to be a celebrity to appreciate and experience its benefits.

Nowadays, Botox® has been a normal option for anyone who wants to address early signs of aging such as frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet.

If you find yourself considering the same, this article might just be what you need to learn more about the treatment. Here, we will discuss what Botox® is, how it can benefit you, and what you can expect before, during, and after the treatment.

Are you ready? Let’s get started.

What Is Botox®?

Botox® Cosmetic is a muscle relaxant that temporarily relaxes facial muscles to smooth fine lines and wrinkles.

Manufactured by Allergan, Botox® is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to soften the look of dynamic wrinkles such as the frown lines between the eyebrows, crow’s feet, and forehead lines.

However, aside from relaxing active wrinkles, Botox® is also sometimes used off-label to treat the following conditions:

  • Excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis,
  • Chronic migraines;
  • Lazy eye;
  • Neck spasms; and
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ).

Benefits of Botox® Cosmetic Injections

As a wrinkle relaxer, Botox® is considered the gold standard for relaxing dynamic lines and wrinkles formed after years of facial movements (i.e., frowning, smiling, raising the eyebrows, etc.

You can expect the following benefits when you get a Botox® treatment:

  • Relaxed fine lines and wrinkles;
  • A more youthful overall appearance; and
  • Beautiful, natural-looking results that last months


In other words, Botox® is a safe and effective treatment that can provide long-lasting results to restore your youthful appearance.

Step-by-Step Guide to Botox®

Prior to getting any procedure done, it’s important to know what to expect.

Before a Botox® Treatment

As a prospective patient, the first thing you should do is seek out qualified injectors. If you’re in Fayetteville or Murfreesboro, TN, you can get Botox® injections here at J.Lynn Skin Medical Aesthetics.

At your initial consultation, we will go over every step of the procedure and discuss your goals, concerns, and medical history to determine if you would be a good candidate for Botox and to ensure that you will get the best results in the safest way possible.

Treatment Proper

During the treatment, Botox® will be injected into the different areas of concern to temporarily relax the facial muscles. On average, the treatment itself only takes minutes.

Botox® works by temporarily blocking the nerve signals to the muscles, resulting in reduced muscle contractions in the treated area.

As a result, the injected muscles will relax, thus smoothing the wrinkles that form when you move your face and leading to smoother and more youthful-looking skin.

Aside from addressing existing wrinkles, Botox® also helps prevent new ones from forming.

Prescribed Aftercare

Botox® is a minimally-invasive treatment and you can return to your normal activities right after you get it done.

However, you must not rub or massage the treated area for at least 4 hours after the procedure. You’re also advised to avoid any strenuous exercise for the next 24 hours. Lastly, avoid sleeping on your face the first night.

To maintain your results, it’s best to avail yourself of the treatment every three to four months and consult with your injector to monitor your progress.


Be part of our growing roster of satisfied Botox® patients. Call us today or schedule an appointment.

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