Cosmetic Botox – Common Treatment Areas to Enhance your Natural Beauty

Neuromodulators, also known as Botox, are a popular treatment approach for markers of aging including fine lines and wrinkles. By relaxing the muscles that contribute to common facial movements, neuromodulators can help soften the signs of aging and create a more youthful appearance of the skin, with almost no downtime.

Common concerns that Botox can address include:

·         Forehead and frown lines

·         Crow’s feet

·         Drooping eyebrows

·         Gummy or downturned smile

·         Vertical lip lines

·         Pebbly chin

·         Facial slimming

Understanding how neuromodulators can address these concerns can help you get the most out of your consultations. Let’s dive in to some of the most common areas that Botox can treat to enhance your natural beauty.

Frown Lines and Forehead Lines

Frown lines, also known as “11’s,” are one of the most common areas treated with neuromodulators. By injecting into the muscles between the eyebrows, we can soften the appearance of existing lines and prevent deeper lines from forming. Forehead lines are commonly treated alongside the frown lines to create a more relaxed appearance and maintain facial symmetry. We can also inject a small amount of neuromodulator near the corner of the eyebrow to create a subtle lift in the brow.

Corners of the Eyes

 “Crow’s feet” are the lines that develop around the corners of the eyes when smiling, squinting, or frowning. As we age, our skin loses elastin and collagen, which creates wrinkle formation during these movements. Neuromodulators can be injected around the eyes to smooth the skin and soften the appearance of these lines.

 Upper Lip

When Botox is injected into the upper lip area, we can treat a few different concerns. The “lip flip” is a common alternative to lip filler, where a small amount of neuromodulator is injected at the upper lip to cause the lip to curl outwards appearing larger and more defined. Similarly, “smoker’s lines,” or the vertical lines that form above the lip from puckering, can be softened with botox. A gummy smile can also be treated, in which injections can be placed in the muscles that elevate the upper lip to reduce the amount of gums that show when smiling.

Facial Slimming

Botox is a great non-surgical option for creating a slimmer appearance of the jaw. By injecting into the main muscle involved in chewing, called the masseter, Botox creates a V-shaped appearance rather than a squared or rounded jaw. 

Not sure where to start? Your injector will provide a complimentary assessment of your face with each appointment and give their expert recommendations on how to enhance your natural beauty and achieve facial symmetry. With very little downtime and minimal side effects, neuromodulators are a great way to help you age gracefully. Find out how neuromodulator injections can boost your confidence by booking in for an initial consultation today!

Dr. Taylor Mauer, ND