What Can I Expect During the Procedure?

During the BOTOX procedure, a few quick injections are made in the areas with wrinkles, such as around the eyes. The treatment is quick, and most patients experience minimal swelling or discomfort, allowing them to return to daily activities immediately.

Which Areas Can be Treated With BOTOX?

BOTOX is commonly used to treat frown lines, crow’s feet, forehead lines, and wrinkles around the mouth. It can also be used for jawline slimming and vertical neckband treatment, providing a more youthful, relaxed appearance.

Will BOTOX & Wrinkle Relaxers Feel Painful? What Kind of Anesthesia Is Used?

We will numb your skin with a topical anesthetic prior to administering your BOTOX injections. This ensures a comfortable and stress-free process. Afterward, you can take over-the-counter painkillers to help alleviate any mild tenderness.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

BOTOX treatments can be repeated every three to four months, depending on the individual’s response and desired results. Consistent treatments can help maintain a smooth, youthful appearance over time.

Will I See Immediate Results, or Do Improvements Take Time?

Most patients see results within 3 to 5 days, with full effects becoming apparent after about 2 weeks. The smooth, refreshed look lasts for several months before follow-up treatments are necessary.

How Long Do the Results of BOTOX Last?

BOTOX typically lasts between three and four months. As muscle activity gradually returns, patients may notice lines reappearing, prompting the need for repeat treatments.

Can I Combine BOTOX & Wrinkle Relaxers with Other Procedures?

Yes, absolutely. Dr. Batniji can pair your BOTOX treatment with other cosmetic treatments to maximize your results and deliver a more comprehensive anti-aging approach. Speak with the doctor during your preliminary consultation in Beverly Hills or Newport Beach to learn more about your options.

What Risks Are Associated with BOTOX & Wrinkle Relaxers?

BOTOX is generally safe but can cause minor complications, such as temporary bruising, swelling, or drooping eyelids. Serious complications are rare, and risks can be minimized by choosing a skilled provider like Dr. Batniji.

Where Does BOTOX Treatment Take Place?

Botox injections are performed in the office at Batniji Facial Plastic Surgery in Newport Beach and Beverly Hills. Using fine needles minimizes discomfort; patients typically experience only minor, temporary pain during the procedure.

When Is a Good Time to Start Wrinkle Relaxing?

The optimal time to start wrinkle-relaxing treatments is around your late 20s to early 30s. Around age 20, a person’s skin produces about 1% less collagen each year. As a result, around the time we hit our 30s, we start to notice subtle changes in our skin, such as loss of elasticity and tone.

Can BOTOX Be Used As a Replacement For Surgery?

While BOTOX offers a non-surgical option for smoothing wrinkles and lines, it cannot replace surgical procedures, such as facelifts. BOTOX is a less invasive option for reducing wrinkles, but it does not address skin sagging or other issues that require surgery.

BOTOX® & Wrinkle Relaxers

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Introduction

Introduction to BOTOX® & Wrinkle Relaxers

BOTOX® is an injectable neuromodulator that temporarily weakens the facial muscles, relaxing the skin and reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Unlike fillers, which smooth wrinkles, Botox relaxes the muscles that cause them. The effects typically last three to four months, and repeat treatments are needed to maintain the results.

Procedure Time

Sessions typically take 30 minutes.

Recovery Time

There is minimal downtime with BOTOX sessions. Patients can resume normal activities right away.

Price Range

BOTOX injections cost between $14 and $20 per unit.

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What Are BOTOX® & Wrinkle Relaxers?

BOTOX® Cosmetic is an injectable neuromodulator that temporarily weakens and relaxes the muscles on the face, smoothing the overlying skin and improving facial creases and lines.

BOTOX differs from injectable options such as fillers and facial fat transfers because, rather than filling in wrinkles, it relaxes the underlying muscles responsible for facial lines. The result is a naturally younger and more relaxed appearance.

At Batniji Facial Plastic Surgery in Newport Beach and Beverly Hills, California, we prepare each BOTOX Cosmetic formulation individually for the patient on the day of their injection.

Dr. Batniji, nurse practitioner Ashley Lankford, or physician assistant Charlotte Bader will perform the treatment, carefully injecting the medication into specific areas to achieve the best possible results. They ensure the patient’s comfort by using prescription-strength topical anesthetics and the smallest possible needles.

Results are temporary; repeat injections are required every three to four months to maintain the wrinkle-smoothing effect.

How Does BOTOX® Work?

The brain normally sends electrical messages to the muscles, signaling them to contract and produce movement. Over time, these repetitive movements can cause creases or wrinkles, such as frown lines. Botox prevents the muscles from receiving these messages, allowing them to relax and smooth away wrinkles.

What Else Can BOTOX® Do?

Aside from reducing unwanted facial wrinkles and preventing future ones, BOTOX is also useful in other areas. Because BOTOX blocks signals between the brain and various parts of the body, it can help treat cosmetic, medical, and physical conditions.

Masseter BOTOX is a non-surgical treatment in which botulinum toxin is injected into the hypertrophic masseter muscle. By reducing muscle activity, the treatment causes gradual atrophy of muscle fibers, resulting in a narrower lower face and improved facial contour. It may also alleviate functional concerns such as bruxism and jaw tension.

Cervical dystonia is a painful medical condition where the muscles in your neck twitch for no reason. The result is that your head is often put into unnatural, painful positions. BOTOX can prevent neck twitching by blocking the signals your brain unintentionally sends.

Whether you have a lazy eye or a bothersome eye twitch, the cause is usually a muscle imbalance. BOTOX injections will help balance out the muscles in your eye and keep it from twitching or drifting.

Certain conditions, such as cerebral palsy, cause muscle contractions that contort or put pressure on various parts of your body. BOTOX injections may relax these muscles and prevent contraction.

BOTOX injections have been shown to reduce the severity and frequency of chronic migraines.

In the same way that BOTOX relaxes muscles to keep them from contracting, it can also relax an overactive bladder and help with urinary incontinence.

- Masseter BOTOX is a non-surgical treatment in which botulinum toxin is injected into the hypertrophic masseter muscle. By reducing muscle activity, the treatment causes gradual atrophy of muscle fibers, resulting in a narrower lower face and improved facial contour. It may also alleviate functional concerns such as bruxism and jaw tension.
- Cervical dystonia is a painful medical condition where the muscles in your neck twitch for no reason. The result is that your head is often put into unnatural, painful positions. BOTOX can prevent neck twitching by blocking the signals your brain unintentionally sends.
- Whether you have a lazy eye or a bothersome eye twitch, the cause is usually a muscle imbalance. BOTOX injections will help balance out the muscles in your eye and keep it from twitching or drifting.
- Certain conditions, such as cerebral palsy, cause muscle contractions that contort or put pressure on various parts of your body. BOTOX injections may relax these muscles and prevent contraction.
- BOTOX injections have been shown to reduce the severity and frequency of chronic migraines.
- In the same way that BOTOX relaxes muscles to keep them from contracting, it can also relax an overactive bladder and help with urinary incontinence.

Good Candidates for BOTOX® & Wrinkle Relaxers?

BOTOX and wrinkle relaxers are recommended for patients who are unhappy with lines, creases, and wrinkles that can make them look older than they feel. To qualify, you should be in good health, have realistic expectations, and be willing to follow Dr. Batniji’s instructions before and after your session. The doctor will offer you a detailed consultation to make sure BOTOX or another wrinkle relaxer is the right solution for you.

What Are the Benefits of BOTOX® & Wrinkle Relaxers?

Botox prevents electrical signals from reaching the muscles, preventing muscle contraction and wrinkles. By relaxing the muscles beneath the skin, BOTOX helps smooth out visible creases, such as frown lines and crow’s feet.

What’s the
First Step?

To get started with a customized BOTOX session in Beverly Hills or Newport Beach, CA, you will first meet with Dr. Batniji for a detailed consultation and medical assessment. This first appointment is dedicated to answering your questions, exploring your goals, and ensuring you have information on the procedure’s risks, benefits, downtime, and costs. Once you feel comfortable moving forward, we will book your sessions. You will also receive individualized preparation instructions to help streamline your visit.

A Breakdown of BOTOX^® & Wrinkle Relaxers Treatment

A BOTOX treatment session to treat crow’s feet, horizontal forehead wrinkles, vertical frown lines, chin wrinkles, neck bands, or other cosmetic issues takes less than twenty minutes to perform. The procedure will require several brief injections. The BOTOX is delivered through the skin and directly into the targeted muscle.</p><p>Recovery time is very short. You shouldn’t experience any pain or soreness, and you can apply makeup or other cosmetics to cover any redness. However, avoid touching the affected area too much, as this could cause the medication to migrate

What Should I Expect Immediately After the Treatment?

There is no downtime after BOTOX injections. You can resume normal activities immediately. Minor side effects can include mild swelling, bruising, and tenderness at the injection sites. You can use an ice pack and over-the-counter painkillers to relieve discomfort. Avoid excessive heat, sun exposure, strenuous exercise, and alcohol for the first 24-48 hours.

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BOTOX^® Results

BOTOX results become visible within a few days, smoothing out wrinkles and creating a more refreshed appearance. The effects generally last between three and four months, and regular treatments are needed for ongoing results.

How Much Do BOTOX® & Wrinkle Relaxers Cost in Newport Beach and Beverly Hills, CA?

The cost of BOTOX & wrinkle relaxers in Beverly Hills and Newport Beach varies based on the number of units required and the treatment area. Typically, BOTOX injections cost between $14 and $20 per unit.

Why Choose Batniji Facial Plastic Surgery for BOTOX® & Wrinkle Relaxers?

Board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology, Dr. Batniji is an esteemed cosmetic expert serving men and women in Newport Beach and Beverly Hills, CA. He works with today’s most sophisticated and innovative skincare technologies to create the stunning transformation patients most desire.

Dr. Batniji completed an in-depth training program in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery residency before dedicating his career to facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is passionate about helping patients achieve a more youthful, revitalized appearance and increased confidence. Dr. Batniji serves as the CME Chairman for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) and has lectured both nationally and internationally on key topics in facial plastic surgery.