How Much Botox Do You Need for Your Forehead?
How Much Botox? Do You Need for Your Forehead?
Have you been researching getting Botox? in your forehead but you’re not sure if Botox? is right for you?
Miami Skin Institute was founded on the idea that you can maintain smooth, radiant skin and don’t have to watch yourself age. Botox? may or may be part of your journey, but whatever you decide, you deserve to have all of the information.
What’s Botox??
Botox? is the synthetic, safe medical version of a chemical called botulinum toxin A which inhibits muscle movement. Dysport?, Xeomin?, and Jeuveau?, other brands of this synthetic chemical, also use this same medication, but Botox? was developed first.
Used to treat fine lines and wrinkles on the face, Botox? can also be used in other areas to help with medical conditions such as excessive sweating, an overactive bladder, and migraines.
A large majority of wrinkles and fine lines in the forehead are caused by repetitive movement. When Botox? is injected into the skin, the nerves around the injection site absorb it and the Botox? blocks the signals that they send to the muscle. Since there are fewer signals being sent, the muscles move less.
How Much Botox? Will You Need?
Botox? is usually charged by the unit in most clinics. This can become expensive if you require several units to take care of the entire forehead. Estimating the cost will allow you to correctly budget your money.
So, how many units of Botox? do you need?
The most important thing to remember is that every single person is different so their Botox? needs are different. Since all treatments are customized, there is no definitive price for everyone. Generally though, the frontalis is the largest muscle in the forehead and as such will require the most units of Botox? to help smooth the area.
Allergan? is the company that manufactures Botox? and they created guidelines for how many units should be used in the various areas of the face. Most Botox? providers use these guidelines to create customized treatment plans for their patients, but the recommended amount of Botox? for the forehead is between 10 and 30 units.
Body composition (think age, metabolism, and genetics) is another factor to take into account as it affects how effectively and quickly Botox? is absorbed into the skin.
How Does The Procedure Work?
Botox? injections take a few minutes to perform and require no anesthesia. The needle that is used to inject Botox? is very small, so the most discomfort that people normally experience is a small amount of pinching.
Once the treatment is finished, it can take about a week or two to see the final results, and you may experience some bruising and swelling. Generally, it’s recommended to stop drinking alcohol a few days before your appointment, as alcohol can make you bleed more easily. Additionally, stopping the use of specific anti-inflammatory medications and aspirin for two weeks prior to the treatment is also recommended.
Most importantly, DO NOT rub the area where you’ve gotten the Botox? injections once you’re done. This could spread the Botox? into other areas of the face that were not injected. Try to sit upright for a few hours and not exercise for the day that you receive the injections. Results may last up to four to six months when following these recommendations.
In Conclusion
Miami Skin Institute wants you to be happy in your own skin, which may include getting Botox? injections, but if you’re not ready to get injectables, our cosmetic laser procedures (Miami Skin Laser Treatment) may be a great alternative for you to achieve wrinkle relaxation, skin tightening, or whatever area you want improved. No matter which option you choose, we are here to support you.
Sources:
https://www.webmd.com/beauty/cosmetic-procedures-botox#1
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/frontalis-muscle