When you look in the mirror and notice wrinkles on the outer corners of your eyes, across your forehead, or around your mouth, you might begin to look for a solution. However, your search results may provide too much information or recommend products you don’t know much about, leaving you unsure of which direction to take.
With so many options out there to address wrinkles, choosing the right one for you can raise a lot of questions. At the Institute for Hormonal Balance, we believe that there’s no “best” injectable—just what’s best for you and your preferences.
Our practice provides Botox, Dysport, and Jeuveau near Frisco, all of which have their own benefits and can suit the needs of many patients. Keep reading this guide as we explore the answers to common questions about our wrinkle treatments.
FAQs | Wrinkle Treatment Basics
In this section, we answer common questions about wrinkle treatments and their purposes. Whether you’re a new patient or someone who’s just now starting their aesthetics journey, understanding the basics about wrinkle treatments helps you make informed decisions.
How do wrinkle treatments work?
Each of our wrinkle treatments consists of Botulinum toxin type A. This specialized toxin is highly purified and made safe for medical and aesthetic injections.
Wrinkle treatments target dynamic wrinkles, or the lines that form due to repeated muscle movements. When you squint your eyes, purse your lips, or raise your eyebrows, you might notice these wrinkles. Once the face is at rest, these lines fade.
When we administer wrinkle treatments into the muscles of your face, they temporarily relax them by blocking nerve signals. This prevents lines and folds from forming in the skin when you make facial expressions.
What areas can I receive wrinkle treatments?
When we use Botox, Dysport, or Jeuveau near Frisco, we can address wrinkle formation on most areas of the face.
We typically perform wrinkle treatments on:
- Crow’s feet: These small wrinkles near the corners of your eyes often occur due to repeated squinting or smiling.
- Elevens: Also called glabellar lines, elevens show up as 2 vertical lines between your eyebrows due to furrowing them or frowning.
- Forehead: These lines form from repetitive eyebrow raising.
- Masseters: This jaw muscle helps you chew, but can also create a boxy appearance, which we can reduce with muscle relaxers. With masseter injections, we can also relieve TMJ pain.
When speaking with your provider about your goals, we can assess your concerns and identify the most suitable spots for your injections.
What is the difference between wrinkle treatments?
Our practice offers various wrinkle treatments to meet the needs of all our patients. Each one contains botulinum toxin type A, allowing them to have similar results.
Each offers a minimally invasive way to target wrinkles and promote a youthful appearance while varying in onset, spread, and consistency.
Here are a few differences between our wrinkle treatment options.
Botox
As the original wrinkle treatment, many people enjoy using Botox for its proven results. Botox tends to stay where it’s injected, so we often recommend it for localized concerns such as crow’s feet or elevens.
Dysport
Dysport has a lighter result compared to our other wrinkle treatments. We recommend Dysport for areas such as the forehead because the consistency allows it to spread across larger areas of the face and still allows movement.
Jeuveau
Near Frisco, we offer this specialized neuromodulator, which was made to address elevens, or what some people call frown lines. Some patients find that Jeuveau has a quicker onset and more long lasting results when compared to our other options.
FAQs | The Wrinkle Treatment Process
If you have questions about our process at the Institute for Hormonal Balance, keep reading. Here, we answer common questions so you know what to expect at your appointment.
How do I know which wrinkle relaxer to choose?
Ultimately, the choice is yours when it comes to selecting which injectable treatment we use. We can discuss your concerns and desired treatment area to explore your options, or we can stick with your personal preference.
If you have questions about which one might work best to meet your needs, our team can point you in the right direction and give you recommendations.
How should I prepare for my appointment?
Whether you’re getting Botox, Dysport, or Jeuveau near Frisco, preparation helps your appointment go smoothly. While not much goes into preparing for wrinkle treatments, we ask that you be mindful of a few things to make the process safe and effective.
Before your appointment, you should:
- Avoid exfoliating treatments for 2 weeks to prevent irritation.
- Wear sun protection the week before your appointment to reduce sun damage or irritation. We highly recommend ZO Skincare products.
- Remove any makeup, lotion, or oils before coming to our practice.
What should I expect at my appointment?
Once you arrive, we welcome you into a treatment room where you can discuss your goals with a member of our team. Then, we choose the best wrinkle relaxer to meet your needs by looking at your specific concerns.
To begin the treatment, we clean your skin and mark the injection sites. Next, we precisely administer the wrinkle treatment. Whether you choose Botox, Dysport, or Jeuveau near Frisco, our team understands the most suitable spots for injections, without promoting a “frozen” appearance.
The appointment should only take around 15 minutes, making it great for patients on a busy schedule or looking for a quick, minimally invasive option. After we finish your injections, we provide you with all the post-care details you need to know and when you can expect to see results.
Do these injections hurt?
Many patients find their injections tolerable and do not feel much discomfort. We do have a topical anesthetic, should you have concerns about your comfort level.
Our team prioritizes your comfort and overall experience, so if there is anything we can do to enhance your visit, let us know!
FAQs | Results and Maintenance
Now that you understand more about our process, let’s answer questions about what you can expect after your wrinkle treatments.
What should I be mindful of after my injections?
Our patients enjoy wrinkle treatments because of their minimal downtime. After your injections, you can return to most of your activities, but allow for a short 4-hour period of downtime.
After your injections, we ask that you:
- Wear ZO sunscreen to protect the skin and reduce sunburn or sun damage.
- Do not touch, scratch, or massage your face to avoid moving the product.
- Maintain a comfortable body temperature for 4 hours post-injections. This means no exercising, showering in hot water, using a sauna, or any similar activities.
- Do not lie down for the next 4 hours.
- Avoid wearing hats, headbands, or anything that could alter your injections for the next 24 hours.
- Do not wear makeup the day of your injections to avoid infection.
- Schedule a follow-up appointment 2 weeks after your treatment so we can assess your results and provide any touch-ups if needed.
When can I expect to see results?
Depending on your selected wrinkle relaxer, you can expect to see your results around 7 days after treatment. Typically, patients find that the results of Dysport and Jeuveau near Frisco show up quicker than Botox, usually within 3 to 5 days after treatment.
If you choose Botox injections, you can expect to see your results within 7 to 14 days.
How long do my results last?
Wrinkle relaxers have a temporary nature, so most patients find their results last 3 to 4 months. Our providers can create a personalized schedule of maintenance appointments to keep your appearance looking refreshed. Visiting us for re-treatment every few months keeps you from worrying about your injections wearing off!
The temporary nature of these injections also allows us to fine-tune your results to align with your preferences. We can adjust dosages and brands used to promote a youthful appearance that’s never frozen or overdone.
Schedule Your Appointment to Meet With Our Team
Whether you want to target localized concerns with Botox or diminish frown lines with Jeuveau near Frisco, our team can help you reach your goals with our wrinkle treatments. Our team uses advanced wrinkle relaxers to help our patients achieve a youthful and refreshed appearance.
If you have any more questions about our treatments, contact our team, and we can provide our expert guidance. Or, schedule your appointment to get started on your aesthetic journey.
