Botox

Botox® is a popular wrinkle-reducing injectable that helps you look younger, brighter, and less stressed. Ayanna Williams, DNP, PMHNP-BC, of Nirvana Healthcare Services recommends Botox to patients in Waldorf, Maryland, and Roswell, New Mexico, who are bothered by the signs of aging. Results are temporary, but regular retreatments help you maintain a more youthful look. Call today or use the online tool to book your expert Botox injections.

What is Botox?

Botox is an injectable cosmetic made from a purified form of botulinum toxin. When placed in key areas, Botox treats fine lines and wrinkles. The injectable temporarily eases muscle movements that create wrinkles when you smile, squint, frown, or make other expressions. 

Botox is highly researched and FDA-approved for cosmetic and some medical use.

What areas can Botox treat?

Botox has a number of different applications, including to ease migraines and excessive sweating. Dr. Williams provides cosmetic use of Botox. She and her technicians apply it to reduce the appearance of: 

• Horizontal forehead lines
• Crow’s feet around the eyes
• The elevens, or worry lines, between the brows

In some cases, Dr. Williams may recommend Botox injections to ease the appearance of vertical neck cords, chin dimpling, and lines around the mouth.

When these lines and wrinkles ease, you look calmer and more relaxed, even when your face is at rest. 

Am I a candidate for Botox?

Botox injections are approved for anyone 18 or older. Most patients who seek out Botox have already developed mild to moderate wrinkles. 

Younger patients may benefit from proactive Botox injections. These injections stop muscles from activating and pulling to cause wrinkles in the future. 

What is it like to get Botox injections? 

Your entire appointment lasts less than 30 minutes. You come to your chosen location of Nirvana Healthcare Services and relax in a treatment room. Your technician cleanses your face and asks you to make certain expressions. This helps determine the location of the muscles to be injected. 

Your technician uses a very fine needle to administer the Botox. You will feel a pinch, but the treatment is quick, and most people tolerate it quite well. You’ll be offered an ice pack to ease any sting and reduce the chance of bruising. 

Following Botox treatments, you can go back to your normal daily activities, including work and workouts. 

When will I see the results of Botox?

You’ll start to notice the effects of your injection within 24-48 hours. The full effects are noticeable within two weeks. The wrinkle-reducing effects last for about 3-4 months. Repeat treatments help you maintain the results.

Call Nirvana Healthcare Services to set up an appointment and experience the effects of Botox for yourself. You can also use this website to schedule a visit.