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Holiday Prep: BOTOX® Cosmetic for a Youthful Look

The beauty industry has advanced significantly in the past couple of years, with cosmetics and beauty procedures becoming readily available. Among those, BOTOX® Cosmetic maintains the top spot for popular treatments, with more than 1 million people having used it.

BOTOX® Cosmetic can be used anytime, but with the holidays approaching, you now have an excellent reason to get the treatment. This quick and minimally invasive procedure can help reduce numerous signs of aging, making you look dashing in your holiday pictures. Read this blog to find out why BOTOX® Cosmetic is a good holiday-prepping option!

What Is BOTOX® Cosmetic?

BOTOX® Cosmetic is an injectable treatment made from a purified version of botulinum toxin, namely botulinum toxin type A. In high quantities and in raw form, it can lead to a condition called botulism, which causes widespread muscle paralysis. However, when purified and administered in small doses, and by a medical professional, it can only temporarily immobilize the muscles that cause your dynamic wrinkles.

When BOTOX® Cosmetic is injected into the target area, the nerves can no longer send signals to the muscles to contract. This keeps you from performing deep-rooted facial expressions that lead to crow’s feet, frown lines, and forehead lines. The treatment lasts about three months, making it the perfect option for the holiday season.

Benefits of Choosing BOTOX® Cosmetic for Holidays

Adding BOTOX® Cosmetic to your holiday prepping list brings a series of advantages, including the following:

1. Quick Anti-Aging Effect

With the holidays looming over, you don’t want to have to wait months until you get to see the results. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it feels like Christmas and the New Year will be here in a flash, too. The good news is that BOTOX® Cosmetic takes about three to four days to show the first signs of improvement and 10 days to show the full effect. This means you should be at your peak by the time the holidays are here.

2. Long-Term Affordable Solution

BOTOX® Cosmetic may seem like a luxury treatment, but it can save a lot of money in the long term. Think about all the money you would typically spend on expensive skincare to reduce wrinkles and improve skin quality. The average person spends up to $500 per month on skincare, bringing it to around $1,500 if you take on a three-month treatment. A round of BOTOX® Cosmetic costs less than that, and you should be able to enjoy smooth skin without the need to invest in multiple fancy serums.

3. Natural-Looking Results

Unlike other treatments that change your features, BOTOX® Cosmetic works on your natural structure. If you don’t have any issues with volume loss, BOTOX® Cosmetic can reduce wrinkles while maintaining the features you are so proud of. Plus, since it can relax the muscles that keep us constantly frowning, you can look more approachable and cheery this holiday season.

4. Multi-Purpose Solution

BOTOX® Cosmetic is usually used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, but that’s not its only purpose. You can use it to perform a lip flip and give an impression of natural volume to your lips or even for a temporary brow lift. BOTOX® has even been shown to treat migraines, so the treatment you got for your forehead wrinkles may as well reduce your headaches. Considering that 27 percent of people find family gatherings during the holidays a great ordeal, having that headache-stopper there could help.

5. Limited Downtime

BOTOX® Cosmetic is that type of lunchtime treatment you can get in 30 minutes and return to your daily routine immediately. At most, you may notice some temporary swelling and redness at the injection site, which should resolve in one to three days. This quick recovery makes BOTOX® Cosmetic the perfect option for busy bees who have a lot of holiday prepping to go through.

Be the Best Version of Yourself this Holiday Season!

BOTOX® Cosmetic can have you looking youthful and refreshed in a matter of days. This means that if you have holiday events lined up, you’ll always look and feel your best. Contact Iconic Plastic Surgery now and schedule an appointment for a BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment!

 

 

For more information about BOTOX® Cosmetic, contact Iconic Plastic Surgery at 760-637-5288. Dr. D’Souza can give you all the details you need so that you are prepared. As an alternative, you can fill out the online contact form and we will get in touch for an appointment!