Denver Botox Specialists

What is Botox?

How Does Botox Work?

Botox For all genders!

• How long does Botox last?

  After injected, Botox gradually takes effect until day 14 when you will realize the full result. Botox lasts for approximately 3-4 months at which time you would retreat.

• How much does Botox cost?

  Botox is priced per unit, and the number of units being used is based on the strength of the muscle.  Your injector will go over cost before moving forward with treatment.

• Am I a Botox candidate?

  Yes! Botox is the most widely used and studied drug on the market and is used for many medical indications. Botox practically is safe for everyone! 

  Those with egg or albumin allergies are not recommended to receive Botox. 

• Will Botox help correct or prevent wrinkles?

  Botox is not only about correcting the lines that are currently there- it also helps prevent new lines from forming.  By limiting the movement of the muscle, you are preventing the lines from getting worse.

• Once I start, do I have to keep doing Botox all the time?

  Short answer, No.  Some of our Denver clients use Botox as a one-time treatment for a special occasion!

  However, most people love the results Botox gives so they are consistent with their treatments.  For correction of lines and wrinkles, it is recommended to continue Botox injection treatments on a regular basis, approximately every three to four months. Because the cell memory will always persist under the skin, static lines and wrinkles can return once you have discontinued Botox injections.

• Are Botox, Dysport and Xeomin the same thing?

  Dysport, Xeomin and Botox are different brands of the same neuromodulators. Like the brand Kleenex, Botox is often used as a general term for all neuromodulators.  At Denver Laser Solutions, we only use Botox as we have found it to be the most consistent and long lasting of all the brands.

• I don’t want the “frozen” look, is there a way to use Botox so know one else will know?

  Absolutely, Botox can be used in moderation to soften expression lines or more heavy-handedly to completely freeze the muscle. All of our Denver Botox clients have a different opinion as to what they prefer. You are an active participant in deciding what’s best for you. If it is your first time trying Botox we recommend starting on the more conservative side as it is easier to add more Botox then to take it away.

• Botox vs. Filler - What’s the difference?

  Botox, which is actually a brand-name, is a type of neuromodulator. Like its competitors Xeomin and Dysport, these products prevent the muscle from contracting, relaxing it and smoothing out the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

  Filler, on the other hand, is a substance injected under the skin to replace lost volume. Common name brands of fillers include Juvéderm, Juvéderm Voluma, Radiesse, and Belotero to name a few. Some fillers are designed to rebuild facial volume and structure where others treat moderate to severe etched in lines and wrinkles. A popular area where our downtown Denver Botox clients tend to notice a loss of volume first is in the nasal labial folds, those commissure lines around the mouth. However other areas such as upper lip lines, cheekbones, and the jawline can be treated.

  In conclusion, Botox works on the muscle to prevent wrinkles, and filler adds volume under the skin.

• I want to look good for a very special event, when should I do my Botox?

  At Denver Laser Solutions we recommend patients to receive their Botox treatment at least least four weeks prior to a big event. Botox will gradually take effect over the course of one to two weeks, giving you the full effect at the two-week mark. A follow-up appointment should be made if it is your first time as to give us enough time to make any necessary tweaks. In addition, possible bruising is always a risk when inserting a needle into the skin and two to four weeks is plenty of time for a bruise to heal prior to a big event.

• Is Botox safe?

  Because Botox is widely used for many other medical reasons, such as migraine headaches, uncontrolled blinking, cross eyes, excessive sweating, urinary incontinence, muscle spasms, bells palsy and more, it is very highly studied, purified and completely safe.

• Is Botox poisonous?

  No, it is a highly purified molecule and a widely studied drug.

• Is Botox used for lips?

  Although Botox is not used in the lips like filler, you can use a small amount of Botox above and below the lips to add subtle fullness and soften lines, sometimes known as a “lip flip”.

• Are there any side effects to Botox?

  There are not any major side effects. Pain, swelling or a bruise at the injection site may be noticed. Headaches are the most common side effect.

  Brow ptosis can happen if the injection is administered too close to the eyebrow causing a “heavy” eyebrow. Lid ptosis is when the Botox migrates to the eyelid muscle causing it to droop. For the eyelid, a steroid eye drop can be given to correct the problem in two to four weeks.  These complications are rare and can be mitigated by compliance with aftercare.

• What is my aftercare for Botox?

  • You will want to avoid laying down for 4 hours
  • No hats for 4 hours
  • No massages or facials for 48 hours
  • No vigorous exercise for 24 hours
  • Do not push or press on the injection sites firmly for 4 hours