Botox Injections for Wrinkles

Before deciding to get Botox injections for wrinkles, you should first understand the different types of facial wrinkles.

Many people assume that Botox® is appropriate for all types of wrinkles but that’s not the case. Although all wrinkles are ultimately the result of aging, it’s the cause of the wrinkle that determines the treatment or treatments.

Static Wrinkles

Static wrinkles are caused by a loss of elasticity in the skin due to aging and environmental factors such as sun exposure or smoking. These types of wrinkles are best treated by dermal fillers, like Restylane® or Juvederm™, facial chemical peels or intense pulsed light treatments.

Dynamic Wrinkles

Dynamic wrinkles are caused by repeated muscular contractions or facial expressions. In fact, some of these wrinkles, like worry lines, frown lines or laugh lines, are often named after facial expressions. When we’re young, our skin is more elastic and the lines easily bounce back to a normal, wrinkle free look. But as we age, these lines become permanent fixtures on our faces.

If the wrinkle is not caused by muscular contractions, a Botox for wrinkles treatment will not be effective and another treatment option should be considered.

Common Dynamic Wrinkles

There are three major types of dynamic wrinkles that can be effectively treated with Botox Cosmetic®.

  • Glabellar lines (frown lines)
  • Forehead furrows (worry lines)
  • Crow’s feet, wrinkles radiating out from the corners of the eyes

Want to Treat Both Types of Wrinkles?

You may have both static wrinkles and dynamic wrinkles and don’t know where to start. If that’s the case, you can take advantage of our Soft Lift™ treatment. A Soft Lift treatment combines the benefits of Botox Cosmetic for dynamic wrinkles, and Juvederm™ for static wrinkles, to rejuvenate your face in a single treatment session.

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Do you have more questions about Botox injections for wrinkles. We’ll explain the types of wrinkles that are causing you concern and determine whether Botox® is the right choice.