Considering Botox for the New Year? What to Expect

We make New Year’s resolutions all the time, promising ourselves to make an effort to be more health-conscious, get to the gym, or achieve other various goals. 

Unfortunately, statistics show we’re not all that great at following through, with most people only sticking with these life changes for up to three months before reverting to their usual patterns.

However, if trying to look and feel younger is your goal, eliminating unwanted wrinkles and creases can be done without a new regimen or gym membership. 

Instead, we can help with Botox® injections. If you’re thinking about this treatment to improve your appearance, let’s prepare you for the process.

McKinney, Texas, residents looking for ways to improve their looks in the new year can rely on Drs. Hena A. Khaja, Soha Rafi, and our medical team at Texas Eye Doctors, P.A., to help with injectables like Botox.

Facts about Botox

This injectable method uses a neurotoxin (Clostridium botulinum) to relax muscles and nerves. It has become one of the most widespread cosmetic treatments globally, with over 9 million uses in 2022 alone.

It’s uniquely valuable for managing dynamic wrinkles, which form from the constant use of specific facial muscles when drinking through a straw, smiling, and making numerous other expressions. 

While wrinkles naturally happen with age, millions of people don’t like to be defined by facial creases and fine lines.

How it works

Nerves and muscles work together to function. The properties of Botox cause the neural response between specific nerves and muscles to stop, relaxing the contractions.

While Botox was first used in medical applications only, in 2002, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved its use for the management of wrinkles and creases. 

The treatment process

Injectables like Botox work by targeting specific sites in the face. We target muscle problem areas that cause forehead lines, laugh lines, crow’s feet, lip lines, and marionette lines. 

Often, 3-5 small injections are all that’s needed to do the job, although the number varies depending on the number of areas being treated. Applying Botox usually only takes about 10 minutes.

We all want to be better people every year, but this year, you can achieve tangible results by looking younger with Botox. 

When you’re ready to see how it can change your outlook, schedule an appointment with Drs. Khaja, Rafi, and our dedicated team at Texas Eye Doctors. We’re here to help you find the new you! Call our office. We are happy to answer all of your questions about Botox.