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BOTOX® remains the most popular cosmetic treatment in the United States, with nearly 9.5 million injections performed in the last year. While there’s lots to love about this popular injectable wrinkle treatment, Dr. Koehler explains just a few of the top reasons why BOTOX continues to top the charts year after year.
1. BOTOX Is Minimally Invasive
One of the primary reasons why BOTOX remains so popular is that it is minimally invasive and doesn’t require surgery or an extensive time commitment, yet can provide dramatic results. The average BOTOX injection takes around 15 minutes to complete, which is why it is often referred to as a “lunchtime” procedure. Additionally, because BOTOX doesn’t involve surgery or anesthesia, it is a cost-effective solution for many people compared to a surgical procedure like a brow lift or facelift. Its nonsurgical nature also minimizes the risk of complications and side effects.
2. There’s Little to No Downtime
Not only is BOTOX quick to administer, but it also doesn’t require extensive downtime afterwards. While Dr. Koehler recommends skipping your strenuous workout on the day of your injections, you should be able to resume most normal daily activities directly after your appointment. Thus, there’s no need to schedule time off of work or plan for help around the house while you recover. This makes BOTOX easy to fit into busy, on-the-go schedules.
3. BOTOX Provides Quick Results
Typically, BOTOX results begin to develop in just a few days, with full results being visible in 1 to 2 weeks. These quick results allow you to schedule BOTOX just a few weeks before an important event or special occasion and don’t require very long-term planning. That said, if you have never had BOTOX before, Dr. Koehler recommends leaving yourself some extra wiggle room between your appointment and any upcoming special events.
4. Results Are Subtle and Look Natural
When administered by a skilled and experienced professional like Dr. Koehler, BOTOX is known for delivering natural-looking results that seamlessly blend with your natural facial anatomy. It works by temporarily relaxing the facial muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles such as those on the forehead, between the brows and around the eyes. This leads to smoother skin without making the face look frozen or expressionless. This ability to achieve a more youthful appearance while maintaining natural facial expressions is undoubtedly a factor in the continued popularity of BOTOX.
5. BOTOX Isn’t Just for Cosmetics
While BOTOX is widely known for its cosmetic benefits, it also has several medical uses, including treating excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), chronic migraines, TMJ, muscle spasms and urinary incontinence. This dual use as both a cosmetic and medical treatment certainly contributes to the versatility and appeal of BOTOX among men and women in a wide age range.
If you are thinking about getting BOTOX and wondering if it could be the right injectable treatment for you, call our Fairhope office at 251-929-7850 or contact us online today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Koehler to discuss your specific needs and goals.
Author: Dr. James Koehler
A board-certified cosmetic surgeon in Fairhope, AL, Dr. James Koehler earned his MD from the University of Alabama and completed several post-doctoral residencies, internships and fellowships. He returned to Alabama to be closer to family and serve patients in the local community with a full range of cosmetic surgery procedures for the face, breast and body.
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