Neurotoxin in Reno
With every facial expression, the skin can become more worn. As we age, this is one of the core factors leading to facial wrinkles and lines, particularly around the forehead, mouth, and eyes. While surgical options exist to address these concerns, many patients would prefer a less invasive solution. With neurotoxin in Reno at Nevada Eye Plastic Surgery, Dr. Ko provides a time-tested option for smoothing out wrinkles and restoring a more youthful facial appearance.
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What Is Neurotoxin?
Neurotoxin treatments have been a staple in the cosmetic industry for years. Additionally, certain treatments have also proven to be beneficial in medical conditions, such as migraines. However, the most popular use for neurotoxin is for smoothing out wrinkles around the face. When the treatment is delivered by a qualified physician, neurotoxin injections can dampen key muscles responsible for producing lines and wrinkles. Additionally, injections can provide poutier lips while not adding volume due to relaxing key muscles. The treatment is currently FDA approved for smoothing out wrinkles such as crow’s feet, frown lines, and forehead lines.
Key Benefits of Cosmetic Neurotoxin Treatment
- Quick treatment sessions
- Little to no pain during treatment
- No downtime required
- Consistent high-quality results
- Easy to combine with other treatments
- Restore and maintain a youthful appearance
Overview of a Typical Neurotoxin Treatment
As a non-invasive treatment, neurotoxin injections allow for a quick and comfortable experience with no need for anesthesia. We can provide a numbing cream to ensure that the injection itself is painless. A single visit takes only about 30 minutes, though this can vary if you are treating multiple areas or combining treatments. Dr. Ko will inject precise amounts of neurotoxin into each desired treatment area, modulating the amount used to match your needs. Following the treatment, patients can return to their day without the need for downtime.
How Does Dr. Ko Personalize Neurotoxin Wrinkle Removal?
A successful treatment requires going beyond a one-size-fits-all type of approach. As a board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon, Dr. Ko has a deep understanding of the face’s complex structures, including the underlying muscles and how they interact with your appearance on the whole. Using this knowledge in accordance with a comprehensive physical exam of the patient’s face, he modulates injection positions and dosage to deliver natural-looking results while still smoothing out wrinkles. Additionally, he works closely with patients to build complete treatment plans that focus on addressing their unique needs and goals.
Is There a Recovery Period
Neurotoxin treatments do not involve downtime or a recovery period like invasive surgery. Most patients can return to their day right away after injections. However, a few things to keep in mind include:
- Minor swelling is normal but rapidly fades. Patients can use an ice pack if swelling is noticeable. Some patients prefer taking a day off from work until the swelling is no longer noticeable.
- Avoid rubbing or irritating the treatment sites, as this can increase swelling and interfere with results.
- Avoid excess sun exposure for a few days, which could irritate the injection sites.
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Results Timeline
Neurotoxin treatments can begin showing results quite quickly. However, it can take a few days to start seeing your cosmetic improvements. The results can then last for months, depending on your body’s speed of breaking down the active substances.
Within 1 Week: Patients can begin seeing line smooth out. The muscles will be relaxed and no longer move into positions that cause or deepen wrinkles.
After 2 Weeks: The muscles remain relaxed, further smoothing out wrinkles. Patients can begin to see their full results around this time. The muscles will remain relaxed until the effects of the injection begin to wear off.
Around 4 Months: After several months, the effects of the injections will begin to fade as the body naturally breaks down the neurotoxin. Patients can have a touchup treatment once the muscles begin to be active again to prevent the return of wrinkles.
Book Your Consultation
Learn more about our surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatments and start on your path toward refreshed, youthful appearance today. When you book your consultation for neurotoxin in Reno with Dr. Ko, you can fully discuss your goals in a one-on-one meeting with a leading oculofacial specialist. We look forward to helping you restore a lively aesthetic that you will love.
