Is Botox Right for You?

Find out if Botox is right for you.

Who is a good candidate for Botox? It’s a question we get a lot. There are specific requirements that our El Paso, TX, facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Dennis Reiter, and the Vision Associates of El Paso team look at to determine if Botox is the ideal treatment option to meet their needs. These requirements include,

The Types of Wrinkles You Want to Treat

There are two types of wrinkles: static and dynamic. Static wrinkles may initially start out subtle but become deep, permanent lines. They are caused by age and the natural loss of collagen and elastin. Other causes of static wrinkles include genetics, environmental pollutants, poor nutrition and genetics. Dynamic wrinkles are lines that develop due to facial expressions. Unless you never frown, squint or smile, you probably have dynamic wrinkles. Our El Paso, TX, cosmetic team uses Botox to address dynamic wrinkles only, which include,

  • Lines between the eyebrows (aka “11s”)
  • Forehead wrinkles
  • Smile lines
  • Crow’s feet
  • Lip lines

Your Age

Botox is only for individuals over 18 years old; however, it’s doubtful that late teens will have dynamic wrinkles at this point. Men and women can enjoy the benefits of Botox as early as their 20s and 30s to target anti-aging early and well into their 50s and 60s.

Your Health

It’s vital that anyone that wants to undergo Botox be in good physical health. During your consultation, we will review your medical history to understand if any conditions, medications, allergies or more could impact your ability to get Botox. Those with skin infections, muscle or nerve conditions, or anyone allergic to the ingredients in Botox is not ideal candidates. We can prevent unnecessary side effects and severe complications by undergoing a thorough consultation with our team.

Your Cosmetic Expectations

Botox can be a fantastic non-surgical alternative to smooth away lines and wrinkles on the face. Still, as with any cosmetic treatment, our El Paso, TX, team will want to ensure that you have realistic expectations regarding the results you can achieve. It’s also important for people to know that Botox is not permanent. You will need follow-up treatments every six months to refresh your results.

Vision Associates of El Paso offers the latest non-surgical, minimally invasive cosmetic enhancements and surgical alternatives to patients living in and around El Paso, TX. To get Botox or find out if it’s right for you, call (915) 532-3937 today.

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Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

8:15 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:15 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:15 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:15 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:15 am-3:30 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed