Curious About Botox?

Curious About Botox?

Whether you're interested in Botox in Santa Barbara, CA, or just a little curious, you're in the right place. Board-certified physicians Dr. Alexis Dougherty, Dr. Louise Stewart, and Dr. Rikk Lynn of Kind Dermatology and Medical Spa are experts in this field, so patients can expect safe and reliable aesthetic treatments.

What Is It?

Initially used for cosmetic purposes, this treatment has become a prescription medicine that can treat many medical conditions. For example, it can help relieve symptoms of conditions such as chronic migraine headaches, eyelid spasms, and overactive bladder.

How Does It Work?

This aesthetic treatment works by blocking the release of a chemical messenger called acetylcholine. This causes muscle cells to shorten. 

As such, it is a safe and effective treatment for wrinkles and treats frown lines and forehead wrinkles.

What Is It Made Of?

This cosmetic agent is made from a chemical called botulinum toxin, which is made from a bacterium found naturally in lakes and soil. 

Botulinum is a neurotoxin that blocks the nerve signals that control muscle contraction.

How Should I Prepare for It?

The first thing you should do is cleanse your skin. Using a mild cleanser will prepare your skin for the injections. Also, drink plenty of water to help your skin look and feel better.

What Should I Expect During Treatment?

During the procedure, the dermatologist will physically examine the areas to be treated to determine the correct dose. 

Before your Botox procedure our dermatologist will clean the treatment areas with an antiseptic solution that prevents toxins from spreading to the skin and distant muscles.

What Should I Know About Aftercare?

After treatment, avoiding contact with the treated area is very important. This means not sleeping, massaging, or touching the injection site, which will prevent the solution from spreading to other facial regions.

How Often Should I Get It?

Choosing when to get cosmetic treatment is a matter of personal preference. While many patients schedule injections every three or four months, others prefer to wait for long periods. Therefore, waiting at least a couple of months after your first treatment is a good idea.

If you are considering Botox in Santa Barbara, CA, call Kind Dermatology and Medical Spa today at (805) 250-9891. Dr. Dougherty, Dr. Stewart, and Dr. Lynn are here to answer your questions.