You’re out at dinner with your friends, smiling for photos and laughing while reminiscing on all of your favorite memories.
Stuck in traffic, a frown forms on your face, frustrated by the driving time delay.
The afternoon finds you on the tennis court, squinting at the sun overhead as you watch carefully to see where the ball will land.
Three different scenarios. Three different expressions. One thing in common: the gradual appearance of lines, wrinkles, and folds.
These wrinkles, also known as dynamic wrinkles, appear with facial movement, the kind you repeatedly make daily. Eventually, these lines become etched in your skin, forming static wrinkles, which remain on your skin even when your face is at rest.
At Dynamic Health & Wellness, a simple Botox treatment in Leesburg can diminish the appearance of these wrinkles and prevent new ones from forming. The best part? You’re still able to move your face and express yourself. Here’s how our team keeps your skin smooth and your appearance naturally youthful.
What is Botox?
You’re familiar with Botox for wrinkles. Some of your close friends and peers could be among the 11 million people globally who have had this cosmetic injectable treatment, and their results might be tempting you to try it out. But before you inject something into your face, you want to know exactly what it is and how it will work.
Botox is the most well-known brand of a class of medications known as neuromodulators, or “wrinkle relaxers.” These injectable treatments are derived from a purified, diluted form of botulinum toxin, a substance found in the natural environment where it’s largely inactive. When injected into specific facial muscles, these formulas temporarily block nerve signals that would cause them to contract, restricting facial movement that contributes to the formation of fine lines and wrinkles.
At Dynamic Health & Wellness, we offer Botox and Dysport—two FDA-approved brands of wrinkle relaxers that have been extensively researched and tested, and use medically backed ingredients.
Preserving Your Skin and Your Expressions
One fear that may deter you from these injectables is that you will look “frozen,” a side effect often associated with a Botox treatment. In Leesburg, our advanced nurse practitioner and injector, Wendy Clow, uses conservative doses and expert precision to target the correct facial muscles and give you subtle, natural-looking results.
Wendy is a woman who loves to express herself and encourages her patients and peers to do the same. With that in mind, she would never halt or restrict your facial expressions. Rest assured, with a skilled injector like Wendy, subtle enhancements are achievable, resulting in a refreshed, revitalized version of you, not a frozen facade.
Where Wrinkle Relaxers Can Treat
We use Dysport and Botox in the following areas:
- Chin
- Eyebrows (11s)
- Eyes (crow’s feet)
- Forehead
- Neck
- Lips (smoker’s lines)
- Down-turned corners of the mouth
For most areas of the face, we will use Botox to soften your wrinkles. However, for larger areas of your face, like your forehead, we may use Dysport because it spreads more easily.
What Wrinkle Relaxers Can’t Treat
A Botox treatment in Leesburg softens fine lines and wrinkles that appear with facial expressions, and disappear when your face is relaxed. However, if those lines are deeply etched and don’t move (static wrinkles), Botox and Dysport won’t be the right choice. Instead, we may use dermal fillers to restore and replenish the lost volume and plump your skin. Dermal fillers can smooth the following wrinkles:
- Nasolabial folds – Lines that extend from your nose to the corners of your mouth.
- Tear trough lines – Lines that form inside the corners of your eyes.
- Marionette lines – Lines that start at the edge of your mouth and end at your jawline.
Botox for Prevention
Patients are seeking Botox at earlier ages for wrinkle prevention. Consider your skin like a piece of paper that you repeatedly fold and unfold throughout the day. Gradually, you notice creases start to form and eventually deepen as you continue this action. A Botox treatment in Leesburg prevents that motion from happening, keeping your skin smooth and preventing those creases from appearing in the first place.
Beyond Wrinkles: Botox for Beauty Enhancements
Botox gets a lot of hype for how effectively it reduces the appearance of wrinkles. But did you know that this formula can also improve your facial contour and even enhance your lips?
Botox for Facial Contouring
Botox can slim your jawline, giving you a more V-shaped lower facial contour. Botox relaxes the masseter muscle, the muscle that connects your cheekbone to your jawbone and is essential for chewing. When constantly tensed, this muscle creates a more square, masculine appearance to the lower jawline.
A Botox treatment in Leesburg can prevent this muscle from contracting, causing it to weaken and gradually slim over time. This gives you a more balanced and symmetrical appearance.
Botox for Lip Enhancements
You probably thought your only options for a plump pout were either lip filler or breaking out the lip liner and lipstick day after day. While those are very effective methods, you might also be interested in Botox to improve the appearance of your lips.
Unlike lip filler, Botox doesn’t add volume, but it creates the illusion of fuller lips. To perform what is called a “lip flip,” we inject Botox above the lips to change muscle signals, causing the lips to turn slightly outwards. By relaxing the muscle that lifts the upper lip, this gives the impression of fuller lips and improves a “gummy smile” by preventing gum overexposure.
The lip flip lasts about 3 to 4 months, making it a good choice if you want lip filler (lasting up to 1 year) but are unsure about the commitment.
The Process for Wrinkle Relaxers at Dynamic Health & Wellness
From start to finish, here’s how we reveal your natural beauty and help you exude confidence.
Consultation
It all starts with a conversation. You’ll meet with Wendy so she can review your medical history to determine if you’re a candidate for a Dysport or Botox treatment in Leesburg. Next, she will ask you the following questions:
- What is the first thing you notice when you look in the mirror?
- What are your areas of concern?
- Are you looking to add volume to any areas of your face?
- Where are you looking to reduce lines and wrinkles on your face?
It’s not always easy to discuss your aesthetic concerns, especially with someone you have just met. Wendy creates a comfortable atmosphere, making you feel like you’re discussing wrinkles with a friend, rather than a provider.
She will develop a treatment plan with you, including the number of units necessary to soften wrinkles, improve facial contour, or enhance your lip shape. Next, she will give you a list of pre-care instructions for you to follow. You’ll return to our office on another scheduled day to receive the injections, giving you time to prepare your skin for your Botox treatment.
Pre-Care Instructions
Before your Botox treatment in Leesburg, please follow these instructions:
- Avoid blood-thinning medications like aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen (Aleve) for 48 hours.
- Avoid alcohol for 48 hours.
- Avoid chemical peels for 4 days.
Following these instructions helps to reduce the risk of bruising in the treatment area.
Treatment Day
Please arrive with clean, makeup-free skin on the day of your Botox or Dysport injections. Wendy will prepare your skin, identifying injection sites for wrinkle relaxers before precisely placing the formula into the targeted muscles. Because Wendy uses such a tiny needle, this treatment causes minimal discomfort for most patients.
Post-Care Instructions
After your Botox or Dysport treatment, please follow these instructions:
- Avoid strenuous activity that might make you sweat.
- Avoid rubbing, massaging, touching, or compressing the treated area for 24 hours.
- Avoid blood-thinning medications and alcohol.
Results
Botox takes a few days to take effect. You may notice initial results within 24 to 48 hours of your injections. Complete results gradually become more noticeable after 1 to 2 weeks as your skin settles into a more even-level position with its newfound restricted movement. You’ll notice a more youthful appearance in the mirror, and you’ll still be able to smile and express yourself without the worry of deep wrinkles.
Results Duration
Botox and Dysport last 3 to 6 months depending on the dosage and treatment area. When you notice the effects of these wrinkle relaxers start to wear off, you can call Wendy and schedule your next Botox treatment in Leesburg.
Dynamic Health, Not Dynamic Wrinkles
At Dynamic Health & Wellness, we want you to feel dynamic: energetic, enthusiastic, and motivated to make a change. This means supporting your health from the inside out. Not only do we offer aesthetic treatments like Botox, but we also offer health care services that optimize your internal health and your skin health at our primary care clinic. We understand that looking good and feeling good go hand-in-hand, and we support all aspects of your health and wellness journey.
Soften Wrinkles, Enhance Beauty
With our approach to Botox, we can uncover your natural beauty and help you exude confidence. It all starts with a conversation with Wendy, who will customize your Botox treatment to your unique needs. To get started, simply request a consultation or try our treatment planning tool.
