You want to smooth out your facial wrinkles, but before you commit to BOTOX, you want to make sure it can actually fix the types of cosmetic flaws you have in mind. That’s understandable, and in fact, no quality oral surgeon would recommend this treatment unless they were sure it would accomplish your goals!
Below, you’ll get a detailed look at what BOTOX can do for you. If this sneak peek helps you visualize your results, remember to pick up the phone and contact your oral surgeon for an appointment.
Dynamic Vs. Static Wrinkles
Generally speaking, BOTOX is most effective for dynamic wrinkles. These tight folds of skin form from natural muscle movements, such as frowning, smiling, and squinting. BOTOX is not as effective for static wrinkles; wrinkles that form due to sun damage, nicotine habits, or other lifestyle factors. Keep this in mind as you read!
Crow’s Feet
One of the most common type of facial wrinkles, crow’s feet are the small lines that appear at the outside corner of your eyes. Strangely, this pair or triad of creases does look a lot like the feet of an actual crow. Regardless, BOTOX is particularly good at eliminating these wrinkles!
Forehead Lines
The muscle along your forehead is called the frontalis muscle. When it contracts, it makes your brows lift, pinching your skin into tight creases. Once these muscles are relaxed with BOTOX, the area will look much smoother and might even appear dewier.
Frown Lines
It would make sense for something called “frown lines” to be located near your lips, but actually, they appear right between your eyebrows, in that small area just above the bridge of your nose. The reason they’re called frown lines is likely because they create a tired or angry look. Fortunately, BOTOX can rejuvenate your skin so you don’t seem as weary.
Bunny Lines
Because bunny lines form on the bridge of your nose, the muscles are closely connected to nearby crow’s feet and frown lines. Patients who receive BOTOX for these two types of wrinkles often also get injections to prevent or smooth out bunny lines.
Chin Dimpling
True to the name, chin dimpling affects the skin around your chin. These wrinkles might look smaller and more intricate or “spider-webby” than other types. Nevertheless, BOTOX can treat these tiny creases as well.
Lipstick Lines
When you pucker your lips as if you’re about to apply lipstick or drink from a straw, lipstick lines become more pronounced – hence the name! While your expression is at rest, these lines are located just above your upper lip. With some precise BOTOX injections, you can “pucker up” without creating creases.
Conclusion
In conclusion, BOTOX can fix most if not all types of dynamic facial wrinkles. To see if BOTOX is the right treatment for you and your skin, call your oral surgeon and schedule your consultation today!
About the Practice
Our team of board-certified oral surgeons at Northern Virginia Oral, Maxillofacial, & Implant Surgery understand that smoothing out facial wrinkles is about more than just your aesthetics. It’s also about restoring your confidence and enhancing your natural features. If you’d like to know whether BOTOX can fix the types of wrinkles you have in mind, we’d be more than happy to meet with you for a consultation! To contact our office in Burke, call 703-775-1021.