BOTOX® — Richardson, TX

Minimize Fine Lines & Wrinkles & Boost Your Confidence

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Over the years of using your various facial muscles to express your feelings, whether that’s through frowning, scowling, smiling, or laughing, they become strained and stressed. As a result, they bunch up beneath the skin to create fine lines and wrinkles associated with aging. If these new facial features have a negative impact on your confidence and self-esteem, expert cosmetic dentists, Dr. Stampe and Dr. Gater , can help restore your youthful glow with BOTOX in Richardson. Call our office today to learn more or schedule an appointment.

Why Choose CityLine Dental Center for BOTOX®?

  • Cosmetic Dentists Experienced in Facial Esthetics
  • 5-Star Dental Service & Outstanding Results
  • A Modern, Comfortable Dental Office

What is BOTOX®?

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BOTOX is actually the brand name of injections that are comprised of a diluted bacteria, called botulinum toxin. When injected into different areas of the face, they can help bunched-up muscles relax and temporarily smooth back out, drastically minimizing the appearance of wrinkles. Each injection only takes a moment to administer, with the average BOTOX appointment being about 30-minutes long. Within five days, you’ll begin to notice the early effects, but two weeks after your injections will reveal the final results that you’ll be able to enjoy for between three and six months.

Who is a Good Candidate for BOTOX®?

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BOTOX is a relatively versatile aesthetic treatment that can benefit patients who are self-conscious of a variety of different types of wrinkles. We typically recommend this service for patients who are in their late 20s or older and looking to address imperfections like:

  • Crow’s feet
  • Facial muscle spasms
  • Smoker’s lines around the lips
  • Smile lines at the corners of the mouth
  • Vertical lines between the eyebrows
  • Horizontal forehead lines

The Benefits of BOTOX®

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When you get BOTOX, you’ll be able to enjoy a variety of benefits, including the following:

  • Natural-Looking, Subtle Results: The delicate, yet effective results that BOTOX offers won’t make it look like you’ve had “work done.” Dr. Stampe and Dr. Gater design treatments to simply enhance your already existent features, which can have a drastic impact on your confidence.
  • Cost-Effective Cosmetic Treatment: Unlike other cosmetic treatments, BOTOX injections are an incredibly cost-effective way to improve your appearance.
  • Non-Surgical & Minimally Invasive: Without a scalpel, sutures, or long recovery time, BOTOX is able to achieve similar results as surgical cosmetic treatments, like facelifts.
  • Fast Results: The full effects of your treatment will appear after just two weeks, with early results being visible within just two to three days.

BOTOX® FAQs

Is it possible to make my BOTOX results last longer?

Results from BOTOX in Richardson typically last for between three and six months. Their lifespan can depend on a number of factors like age, metabolism, environment, and activity level, because each of these plays a role in how quickly your body breaks the injections down over time.

Some ways you can prolong your results include:

  • Avoid sun damage, as BOTOX cannot help treat these types of fine lines and wrinkles since they’re due to external effects and not overworked muscles. Additionally, excessive sun exposure can lead to faster breakdown of BOTOX within the body.
  • Moisturize your skin with products containing collagen and hyaluronic acid, because these are incredibly effective at plumping and smoothing your skin, extending your results.
  • Avoid smoking and vaping, because these can cause collagen to break down, damage skin cells, and reduce the overall effectiveness of BOTOX injections.
  • Reduce your stress to avoid strained facial muscles.

These are just a few ways you can help not only extend your BOTOX results, but also minimize the formation of new fine lines and facial wrinkles.

Can BOTOX help treat acne?

While BOTOX has been shown to decrease the activity of sebaceous glands, which are oil-producing glands that can definitely play a role in acne, it hasn’t been shown to be an effective treatment for it. It can be used in combination with dermatologist-approved acne treatments to help improve the overall appearance of the skin on areas like the forehead, but we recommend consulting with us beforehand to find out your goals and if you’re a good candidate for the treatment.

What happens if I stop getting BOTOX injections?

One great benefit of BOTOX is that once you start getting injections, you aren’t required to continue them. While we recommend that patients come in every three or so months to maintain ideal results, it’s not required and will not lead to negative effects if you don’t.

At what age is BOTOX most effective?

Technically, you can start receiving BOTOX injections as young as 18 years old, but many professionals don’t typically see patients younger than 25. That being said, there’s no ideal age to get BOTOX injections—it truly depends on when you feel like you could benefit from them. The average BOTOX users are between 40 and 54 years old, but many patients in their 30s have received both long and short-term benefits from starting injections earlier. If you’re on the fence about whether this esthetic treatment is right for you, one of our skilled cosmetic dentists in Richardson can help you determine if BOTOX injections can offer you the changes you’re looking for.