FAQs
Botox
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What is Botox?
Will I become addicted to Botox?
If I have Botox and later on I stop, will I look worse?
I need Botox in my smile lines. Can you do that?
How long does Botox last?
When will I notice my results?
Does Botox hurt?
Can I go back to work after Botox?
How big is the needle?
How does Botox work?
It is a more purified form of Botox. They work pretty much the same way, and they are the same price. Dr. Green is excellent at deciding which neurotoxin works best for you.
No, you will not become “addicted”. You may really love your appearance after the treatments and may wish to continue- but this is not an “addiction”
Absolutely not! In fact you will have delayed some of the aging effects of time.
No. You don’t need botox in your smile lines, you need filler. Schedule a consultation with your injector to find the best product to fit your needs.
Botox typically last 3-4 months. Usually 3 months as you first start and eventually, lasting longer.
Botox will start to take effect 3 days after treatment, with optimal results seen at 2 weeks.
No. The needle is very small and goes in at a superficial level.
Yes. Immediately post treatment you will have some welts at the injection site but they typically subside in thirty minutes.
A very thin 30G needle is used for Botox injections.
Botox works by disrupting the communication between muscles to cause temporary paralysis.