Botox

Botox works by blocking the nerve signals that cause muscles to contract. When injected into specific facial muscles, it temporarily relaxes those muscles, which can smooth out wrinkles caused by repeated muscle contractions, such as frown lines between the eyebrows, crow’s feet around the eyes, and forehead lines.

Candidates for cosmetic Botox injections are free from certain underlying conditions and seek a non-surgical solution to diminish the appearance of expression lines and wrinkles such as crow’s feet, forehead creases, or neck bands.

Candidates for Medical Botox injections are free from certain underlying conditions and seeking treatment for:

Chronic migraines – Candidates may experience frequent and severe migraine headaches that have not responded well to other treatments.

Muscle spasms – Individuals with conditions like cervical dystonia (neck muscle spasms) or blepharospasm (eye muscle spasms) may benefit from Botox to relieve muscle contractions.

A Botox procedure whether for cosmetic or medical purposes involves receiving a series of small injections in the target area using a fine gauge needle. There is minimal discomfort if any and, in most cases, treatment takes under 30 minutes.

The recovery from cosmetic Botox does not require downtime. Patients may experience temporary redness from the injections but can resume most daily activities. Detailed post-treatment care instructions provided will include precautions for the first 24 hours to avoid the injections migrating before full absorption. Patients undergoing treatment for medical conditions may have additional instructions. The results of treatment emerge gradually over the two weeks following injections.

A comprehensive consultation at Serenity Rejuvenation Center is the first step in achieving your treatment goals. Dr. O’Connell will evaluate your medical and cosmetic concerns, along with your health, and medication history to ensure your compatibility with Botox and if the potential results are recommended to address your unique concerns.

The cost of Botox varies at Serenity Rejuvenation Center and is based on the area and purpose of treatment instead of by the unit. This may be an advantage when comparing our costs with other providers, Serenity Rejuvenation Center offers the convenience of accepting payments through CareCredit®. As part of the consultation process, a treatment plan is created that will include detailed price information.

Contact us today to arrange a complimentary consultation at Serenity Rejuvenation Center to learn more about the medical and cosmetic benefits of our customized Botox treatments in Seattle and Bellevue.