How Safe Is Botox?

Botox procedure for manYou’re tired of feeling like a young person in an old person’s skin. You can’t look into the mirror without seeing those crow’s feet or those deep wrinkles on the sides of your mouth. Perhaps it’s your neck that sags and wrinkles. Or maybe you’re not that concerned about wrinkles – your problem is excessive sweat, and the embarrassment that comes with sweat stains and odor. You can improve all of these issues with Botox, but you’ve yet to try it. Don’t let your hesitation stop you; Botox is a safe, well-tested procedure.

Botox Injections and Safety Concerns: Knowing All the Facts

A Botox injection works to firm and smooth skin with a formulated compound that relaxes muscles temporarily. Knowing that the procedure involves an injection might lead you to wonder, “How safe is Botox?” The answer is: very. Doctors have used Botox for decades with minimal, if any, side effects for most patients who enjoy its benefits. Safety is only a concern when your doctor suspects an allergy or during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Dr. Arsenault is always concerned with patients’ needs, and that extends beyond their dermatological needs. She’s sure to reassure her patients and is careful to watch for any side effects. Botox is a temporary procedure that requires new injections every few months, so if on the off chance you’re not pleased with the results, you don’t need to continue.

Electing to Get Botox at Arsenault: Everything You Want to Know

The procedure has many fans from around the globe because it not only works, it works quickly. You need only a single outpatient treatment session to see improvement, so if you have a special occasion coming up, you most likely will have time to get it done beforehand if you schedule your consultation immediately.

After your first appointment, when you come in for your Botox treatment, Dr. Arsenault and her assistants will clean and disinfect your skin and give you your injections – and that’s about it. It’s fast and simple. As far as side effects are concerned, the most common are redness and swelling around the injection site, which decreases within a few days. You may also experience dry eye or excessive watery eye. In very rare cases, patients may experience an allergy. If you feel your skin burning or otherwise think you’re experiencing an allergic reaction, get to a hospital immediately.

How to Get Safe Botox in Florida for Women and Men

Botox is safe when a licensed and professional Dermatolgy provider performs the procedure. Dr. Arsenault gives Botox injections for smoother, firmer and more attractive skin, as well as for issues such as excessive perspiration. She’ll work to tweak the treatment to your individual needs and may recommend electing to get Botox in combination with a variety of other treatments.

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Arsenault if you’re in the Sarasota, Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch areas. Theinitial consultation is free, so she’ll be able to answer all of your questions and allay all of your reservations about the Botox procedure. If you’re hoping for smoother, more youthful-looking skin, take the plunge and schedule a consultation.

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Arsenault Dermatology is one of the most complete dermatology centers in Florida. Founded in 2003 by Dr. Emily Arsenault, an award-winning dermatologist, Arsenault Dermatology offers a full range of skin care services, including skin cancer screenings, outpatient skin cancer surgery, dermoscopy and precision full-body mole mapping and Mohs Micrographic Surgery.

Our practice is a pioneer of innovation, developing programs to greatly reduce wait times and improve patient access. Arsenault Dermatology’s healthcare delivery model sets a new standard in quality and efficiency, both protecting your precious time while simultaneously providing world-class care to all our patients.

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