25 Jan Use Botox for a Mini Brow and Eyelid Lift
Since the pandemic began, people are rushing to get plastic surgery, taking advantage of an unprecedented opportunity to recover at home (or cover up anything they’ve had done with a mask). However, many more people still want to avoid or delay plastic surgery for as long as possible. We offer both surgical and non-surgical treatments that can help you achieve a more youthful appearance. You might be surprised to learn that Botox can do much more than prevent lines and wrinkles—it’s also a fantastic solution for a non-surgical mini brow lift and eyelid lift.
Botox and other neuromodulators, such as Dysport, work by “freezing” and manipulating targeted muscles. Many people immediately think lines and wrinkles when they think about aging—especially on the face—but the truth is that the skin itself (our biggest organ!) is just part of the equation. Other signs of aging are actually caused by the muscles below the skin’s surface getting worn out, stretched, and/or weakened.
Consider the modern facelift for example. In years past, a lot of people understandably avoided facelifts because they feared that stretched out, fake look. Such an undesirable outcome is no longer prevalent because the techniques and approaches for facelifts have changed for the better. How so? Proper facelifts now manipulate the muscles of the face, re-draping them for a more youthful appearance, and remove excess skin. Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center specializes in these natural-looking facelifts, but if you’re interested in a non-surgical option it’s time to think about how Botox can give you the results you want.
Botox for More Youthful-Looking Muscles
Botox can be used by itself or in combination with other treatments to turn back the clock. Yes, you can use Botox to temporarily paralyze muscles that cause wrinkles, but you can also use this product to “lift” muscles of the face that have become worn out with age and use. For instance, Botox applied by an expert at just the right locations around the brows can give you a subtle, organic-looking arch that helps you look younger, healthier, and happier. Botox can also be applied around the eyes, putting a stop to crows feet and providing the look of an upper blepharoplasty (upper eyelid lift).
Botox is safe, effective, and has been used for decades. There are certainly common injection sites, like between the eyebrows, but you can also use Botox just about anywhere in the body. A customized Botox plan for the face can and should address a myriad of concerns. Keep in mind that the skill and experience of your injector is critical to getting the results you want.
More Botox Options
Did you know that you can also use Botox to stop and prevent migraines as well as excessive sweating? These are two of the most common off-label uses of this popular neurotoxin, but once again you really need to make sure it’s performed by an expert. Many doctors will recommend Botox to migraine sufferers, especially if you want to avoid oral pharmaceuticals. Remember that even seemingly mild over the counter painkillers can have negative side effects, such as liver damage, when taken regularly.
Excessive sweating is a very common problem, and anti-perspirants only do so much. Regular Botox injections in sweat-heavy sites like the armpits (typically every six months) can stop or significantly reduce that extra sweating in less than one week.
Ultimately, the results of Botox no matter how you use it will lead to a smoother life and a big self-esteem boost. Parson Skin Center specializes in giving you results that look completely natural but are still stunning. You can also pair Botox with more aggressive treatments, including plastic surgery, in order to optimize the outcome.
A lot of younger patients are also turning to Botox as a preventative measure. Since lines and wrinkles are caused by muscles creating the same unwanted patterns over and over, they get better at doing so—after all, it’s just a muscle working out and getting buffer! Botox temporarily paralyzes these muscles, training them to be weaker and eventually atrophy. This is one time you definitely want this to happen, and starting Botox in your early twenties can be a great way to delay and soften future wrinkles. Learn more or book your Botox at Parson Skin Center today by calling (480) 282-8386.