Botox®

Smooth fine lines with Botox® in Norfolk,VA

BOTOX® is a popular injectable treatment that temporarily relaxes targeted facial muscles to smooth fine lines and wrinkles for a naturally refreshed appearance. Common treatment areas include forehead lines, crow's feet, and frown lines between the eyebrows.

Treatments are quick, typically taking less than 30 minutes with little to no downtime. Most patients begin to see results within a few days, with full results developing in 1–2 weeks. Results generally last 3–4 months, and regular treatments can help maintain a smoother, more youthful look.

At Medical Aesthetics of Virginia, our experienced injectors provide personalized BOTOX® treatments tailored to your goals. During your consultation, we'll assess your concerns, answer your questions, and create a customized treatment plan to help you achieve natural-looking results.

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Your Botox® Treatment Plan

  • Schedule your BOTOX® treatment at least 2 weeks before any special event to allow any temporary swelling or bruising to resolve and for your final results to develop.
  • To help minimize bruising, avoid aspirin, NSAIDs, fish oil, vitamin E, and certain herbal supplements (such as ginkgo, garlic, ginseng, and St. John's Wort) for 3–7 days before and after treatment, unless otherwise directed by your physician. Always consult your healthcare provider before stopping any prescribed medications.
  • BOTOX® should not be administered if you have an active skin infection, rash, or irritation in the treatment area.
  • BOTOX® treatments are not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
  • BOTOX® is administered using ultra-fine needles to precisely target the muscles responsible for dynamic wrinkles.
  • Mild redness, swelling, or tenderness at the injection sites is normal and typically resolves within a few hours.
  • Most patients begin to notice results within 3–5 days, with full results visible in approximately 2 weeks.
  • You'll still look like yourself—just smoother, refreshed, and naturally rejuvenated.
  • Mild redness, swelling, or tenderness may occur after treatment and typically resolves within a few hours.
  • Avoid rubbing, massaging, or applying pressure to the treated areas, and remain upright for at least 4 hours after your appointment.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, excessive heat (including saunas, hot tubs, steam rooms, and hot yoga), and activities that cause heavy sweating for 24 hours.
  • Avoid facials, facial massage, laser treatments, and other aesthetic procedures for 2 weeks, or as directed by your provider.
  • Results typically begin to appear within 3–5 days, with full results developing in 10–14 days.
  • A follow-up appointment at 2 weeks may be recommended to evaluate your results and determine if any touch-ups are needed.

Botox® FAQs

As one of the most well-known and extensively studied aesthetic, anti-wrinkle treatments on the market today, this FDA-approved injectable has proven itself effective in treating both frown lines as well as crow’s feet. More than 10 million vials of BOTOX have been sold in the United States alone since 2002. This allows patients to take comfort in knowing that this injectable has been shown to provide stunning anti-aging results from a simple, affordable injection.

There are several different factors–genetic, environmental, and internal–that can lead to the development of facial wrinkles and folds. One of the most common causes is aging due to the contraction of the muscles. You make countless facial movements every day by speaking, eating, and expressing yourself. These repeated contractions cause the face to form fine lines and wrinkles, particularly around the mouth, eyes, brows, and forehead.

When injected into the facial muscles, BOTOX causes them to slow down and relax. This inhibits them from contracting entirely, which allows the folds and fine lines to smooth and soften temporarily. The primary substance in BOTOX–botulinum toxin–only stays in the body for about four months. That means periodic injections are necessary to maintain the positive changes.

It usually takes no longer than 30 minutes to complete a BOTOX injection session, and clients typically have little to no downtime. Itching, bruising, swelling, muscle stiffness, or rash may occur shortly after treatment, but they usually subside within a few days. Most patients will begin to see dramatic improvements in the appearance of their wrinkles and fine lines in as little as 24 hours.

If you are interested in receiving injections and want to learn more about the treatment process or cost, then contact us to schedule a consultation appointment with our experienced nurse injector Sylvia Halla. We look forward to showing you just how safe, effective, and reliable our treatments are for wrinkles.

Most patients begin to notice results within a few days, with full results developing approximately 2 weeks after treatment.

BOTOX® treatments require minimal downtime, and most patients can return to their regular activities right away. Mild bruising, swelling, or redness may occur and typically resolves quickly. Contact our office promptly if you experience any unusual side effects, such as difficulty swallowing or signs of an allergic reaction.