4 Terms to Know About Botox® Cosmetic for frown lines and more

You have likely heard the term Botox^®. This injectable product is consistently ranked as among the most popular nonsurgical cosmetic treatments. While its applications vary and are rooted in medicine, it is most famously used as a “wrinkle-fighter.” Our team at Resplendent Day Spa in Long Beach, California, is happy to acquaint you with these well-tolerated and skin-transforming injections courtesy of the following “4 terms to know about Botox^® Cosmetic.”

No. 1: Neuromodulator

Botox^® is actually among the aesthetic treatments applied via injections. This category of neuromodulators or neurotoxins is uniquely formulated to relax the muscles associated with expression lines. A muscle that stays at rest does not produce a line, wrinkle, or furrow, so the skin stays smooth.

No. 2: Filler

Sometimes, people use the term Botox^® and filler interchangeably. However, these are two different types of treatments. Those products classified as “fillers” do not disrupt muscle activity responsible for expression lines. Rather, they are introduced to the skin to fill depressed areas (such as the hollows of the cheeks). The additional volume also helps to soften lines and other depressions in the skin. So, they work quite differently. With that being said, Botox^® can be paired with dermal fillers safely. This combination is sometimes called a “liquid facelift,” a means of optimizing results without facelifts, neck lifts, or other surgical procedures.

No. 3: Glabellar lines

Botox^® Cosmetic was first approved for use in the glabella tissue between the eyebrows. This area is vulnerable to glabellar lines, commonly called “frown lines.” They appear as vertical creases between the brows. Associated with the cumulative effects of frowning and other facial expressions, these lines can make you look chronically angry, sad, tired, and older than your years. With Botox^®, our team can precisely inject the right amount of this solution into the muscles of the glabella to soften lines and smooth the skin. Since it was first approved by the FDA nearly 25 years ago, Botox^® Cosmetic’s indications for use have expanded to crow’s feet around the eyes, horizontal forehead lines, and the treatment of platysma bands on the neck.

No. 4: Technique-specific

When we refer to procedures as “technique-specific,” we are talking about how the provider’s skill, experience, knowledge, and artistry in injecting or performing the treatment support results. Our professionals at Resplendent Day Spa in Long Beach, CA, are highly trained in the use of Botox^®. You can have peace of mind that Botox^® will be injected into the right, targeted areas and in the correct amounts. This helps to minimize the risks of complications, such as the dreaded “frozen face.” Since we administer Botox^® so precisely, only those targeted muscles responsible for the expression lines are treated and relaxed. You, in turn, can relax knowing that you’ll be able to express yourself with your face naturally, only you will look younger doing it!

If you think you’re ready for Botox^® Cosmetic, call (562) 685-8050 to request your consultation today.

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