Who Is A Good Candidate For Botox

Botox is a popular cosmetic procedure for getting rid of facial wrinkles and fine lines between your eyes to give you a more youthful visage. Containing botulinum toxin, this neurotoxin relaxes your muscles to smoothen out any wrinkles.

Are there are any factors that affect the eligibility for Botox

Apart from actually having wrinkles, ideal candidates would have to be aged 18 or older, be in relatively good fitness health and not be breastfeeding or pregnant.

You are considered a good candidate for Botox if you have crow’s feet, frown lines, laughter lines, forehead furrows, a widened jaw, Hyperhidrosis, smoker’s lines, bunny lines, drooping eyebrows, fine lines and wrinkles on your face and neck.

Who would not be considered a good candidate for Botox?

If you have not been in good health, you should not consider going for Botox treatments. There could be complications with this procedure should you have Eaton Lambert Syndrome or other neuromuscular diseases as Botox targets the muscles in your face.

People who may have allergic reactions to the ingredients used in Botox or are currently taking aminoglycoside antibiotics should not get Botox treatments done. If you also have any infections at the proposed injection site, you should inform your doctor.

Botox cannot correct very visible facial asymmetry as well as marked facial scars. If your skin is very thick or you have existing muscle weakness in the proposed injection site, you may not be a good candidate for Botox.

Read up on Botox treatments on our website or consult Dr. Pirani if you feel that you have any concerns on this treatment.

Concerns and precautions regarding Botox

People who have very sensitive skin may experience an allergic reaction at the injection site. If you feel that you have particularly sensitive skin, you should get an allergy tests done prior to your Botox treatment. You can discuss your concerns, cosmetic goals and get your facial wrinkles analysed with Dr. Pirani in an initial consultation to help you determine if Botox is the best treatment for you. Depending upon your cosmetic goals, Dr. Pirani will come up with a unique treatment plan just for you.

Is Botox the only solution?

There are various methods for treating wrinkles, but Botox is the most favoured method due to its minimal downtime and quick process. You can try out chemical peels or microdermabrasion for less invasive options, or if Botox is not suitable for you, you can choose to go for a more permanent option with invasive treatments such as facelifts, neck lifts and brow lifts. Consult with Dr. Pirani to find out the best treatment for your needs.

Botox Treatment results vary from individual to individual

Even though Botox is a fairly quick procedure, with the treatment taking around fifteen minutes of your time, the results take a little time to show up, ranging from a few days to a week or two. Different clients respond to Botox treatments differently. It is important to have realistic expectations of the procedure and what can be achieved with it, so you end up with a result you are happy with.