Do you have wrinkles or fine lines on your face that are making you look older. Botox can relax those wrinkles for you. Since botox hit the cosmetic market in 2002, it has become the top wrinkle smoother in the US. However, individuals considering botox are usually concerned about the pain factor. So they generally ask their physician – Do botox injections hurt.
How botox works
Botox is an anti-wrinkle injection that works by blocking the signals from the nerves to the injected muscles. This temporarily relaxes the facial muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles.
Where is botox used?
Botox is used in small amounts to smooth forehead lines, crow’s feet and glabellar lines, which are the wrinkles between the brows.
Do Botox Injections Hurt?
Overall, botox injections are not painful. The procedure only takes a few minutes and no anesthesia is needed. Botox treatment is done using a very tiny needle, so patients will only feel a very slight sting as the needle is being inserted. Since the needle used to administer botox is so small, most patients don’t encounter any pain.
Patients that are afraid of needles can ask their doctor to apply a topical anesthesia to numb the area prior to botox injection, so that the process can be as comfortable as possible.
If you are considering botox injectable treatment, be sure to choose an experienced cosmetic dermatologist that you trust. This is the best way to ensure that the drug is injected using the correct technique with minimum discomfort.
Are you ready to relax those dynamic wrinkles with botox? Search our directory to find a practice in your area.
If you are in the Long Beach, CA area, Laser Skin Care Center Dermatology Associates is our featured practice.
You can reach them at www.lasercarespecialists.com, or by calling (562) 280-2071.