Turn Back the Clock: The Ultimate Guide to Cosmetic Botox for Radiant Skin

If you’d like to feel more confident about your appearance without surgery, Botox® has a lot to offer – especially if your concerns involve aging-related fine lines. 

Board-certified neurologist Dr. Farhad Elyaderani and his team in New Rochelle and Yonkers, New York, offer Botox for cosmetic and neurological treatment. Below, we explore the beauty benefits of this minimally invasive option and what to expect from your treatment.

How Botox works

Botox uses purified botulinum toxins to temporarily relax muscles in the treatment area. Once injected, it gradually blocks the release of certain polypeptides, reducing the brain signals that allow muscles to move freely. From a cosmetic standpoint, this means your face won’t form as many creases when you smile, laugh, or frown.

Botox treats a range of aging-related skin complaints in adults, including:

• Crow’s feet
• Foreheadlines
• Frown lines
• Sunken forehead
• Bumpy or pebbled chin 

Cosmetic Botox can also treat drooping corners of the mouth and soften fine lines around your mouth, nose, jaw, and neck. 

What to expect during and after Botox injections

A full Botox session usually takes 10-15 minutes. Each injection takes only moments and feels like a tiny pinch. If you have particularly sensitive skin, you can request a topical numbing cream or ice pack beforehand.

The treatment starts with a consultation to make sure your provider understands your goals and can determine how many units to inject and where. 

Once complete, you can get on with your day. You’ll just need to avoid intense exercise, lying down, and rubbing the treatment area(s) for several hours.

Botox results

Botox results appear within 3-14 days. While individual results vary, results often last for around three months. 

As long as you opt for reasonable treatment, you won't look as though you “had work done” or lose the ability to move your face. You’ll likely appear better rested or several years younger.

Making the most of your results

If you’re happy with your Botox results, you can schedule another session once they begin to fade. If you’d like more softening of fine lines a few weeks after your injections, you can schedule a touch-up.

For more skin radiance, protect your complexion from the sun, use a quality moisturizer, and avoid smoking and alcohol. Even modest amounts of tobacco or alcohol can cause a sunken or tired appearance. Eating a healthy diet and staying hydrated can benefit your skin, too. 

To learn more about the skin benefits of Botox or start looking as young as you feel, call Dr. Farhad Elyaderani or request an appointment online today.