BOTOX® – Burlington, MA
Enhance Your Natural
Beauty Today!
Do you feel like you constantly look tired, no matter how much sleep you get? Have your smile or frown lines been getting in the way of you achieving your best look? If so, Complete Dental Care has great news for you. We are excited to announce the introduction of BOTOX® in Burlington, MA at our ever-growing dental office! Offering facial esthetic treatments adds to our ongoing commitment of offering comprehensive care in Burlington, MA.
Why Choose Complete Dental Care for BOTOX®?
- Modern, High Tech Dental Office
- Dentist with Decades of Experience
- Comprehensive Cosmetic Treatments
Learn More About Our Exciting BOTOX® Specials!
Call us today to find out how we can achieve new heights of natural beauty with our special introductory offers, including a competitive rate of $12 per unit - the average facial refresh requires between 43-50 units.
Facial Esthetic Treatments Now at Complete Dental Care
Dr. James Kostas is certified by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics, an accreditation that allows us to implement preventive facial esthetic care for our expanding patient base. Our dental team continues to achieve our goal of complete dental excellence by focusing on all aspects of the facial region. Through BOTOX®, we are now able to refresh and enhance facial skin, uncovering the natural beauty of your smile by taking away unwanted lines and wrinkles.
How Facial Rejuvenation through BOTOX® Works
BOTOX® is a quick, painless treatment that reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for months at a time. BOTOX® works by relaxing the muscles beneath the skin to prevent them from contracting. It is the repetitive contraction of our muscles that creates the unwanted lines and wrinkles. BOTOX® is most frequently used in specific areas including crow’s feet, forehead lines, and frown lines. The benefits of BOTOX® include:
- Refreshed, youthful appearance of facial skin
- Eliminated need for invasive, expensive procedures, including Facelift
- Efficient treatment coupled with fast results
- Rejuvenation lasting from 4 up to 12 or more months
- Painless, noninvasive procedure
- FDA-approved, extensively tested treatments
In addition to these benefits, studies have shown preventative results with continued BOTOX®. Repeated treatments have the potential to increase the body’s natural production of collagen. This means less treatment is needed over time – naturally!
BOTOX FAQs
Is BOTOX Safe?
BOTOX treatments use a paralytic agent called botulinum toxin in amounts small enough to be considered safe, and some researchers suggest that cosmetic treatments may be safer than therapeutic ones since the doses administered are typically much smaller. You are extremely unlikely to experience any negative side effects as long as your treatment is prepared according to FDA standards and performed by a qualified professional such as Dr. Kostas or Pereira. Only 36 cases of adverse reactions were reported in the first fourteen years after BOTOX received FDA approval, and many of these unpleasant effects were due to the patient having an underlying medical condition rather than the treatment itself.
Is BOTOX Permanent?
The results of BOTOX treatment typically last for about three months, but some people may see theirs last for up to six months. While the treatment will eventually wear off, you can receive touchup treatments to maintain your appearance as many times as you like. The results of BOTOX are temporary because your body breaks the toxin down over time, so their duration can vary from patient to patient based on factors like age, activity level, metabolism, and exposure to environmental toxins. The temporary nature of these treatments also makes them safer since the toxin will not accumulate in the body over successive treatments, and it also gives the patient and their provider time to reassess aesthetic goals.
How Can I Prolong the Results of My BOTOX Injections?
A few excellent ways to extend the duration of the results of your BOTOX injections include:
- Avoid sun damage: Sun damage can cause an inflammatory response within your skin that can break down the BOTOX protein, and it can also lead to wrinkles that BOTOX cannot address.
- Stick to low-intensity workouts: High-intensity workouts increase a person’s metabolic rate as well as how quickly their body breaks down the BOTOX protein. Enjoying low to moderate-intensity workouts may help your results last longer.
- Manage your stress: Excessive stress can lead to tension in the muscles that BOTOX was used to relax, which can cause its effects to wear off more quickly. Higher stress levels can also accelerate the aging process as well as the breakdown of the BOTOX protein.
- Use moisturizer: Applying a moisturizer that contains collagen and hyaluronic acid can help your skin stay plump, youthful, and healthy and slow the breakdown of the BOTOX protein.
- Refrain from nicotine use: Smoking and vaping can accelerate the breakdown of skin’s collagen, damage its cells, and diminish the results of your BOTOX treatment. These habits can also lead to the formation of fine lines around the mouth and eyes that BOTOX cannot address.
Can BOTOX Damage My Face?
When administered properly, BOTOX injections will not damage your face. This treatment works by temporarily paralyzing targeted muscles so that the skin can lay more evenly, and it does not produce any life-threatening effects. The most common negative reaction from BOTOX is a droopy eyelid, but this only happens in one percent of patients who receive the treatment from a skilled professional. BOTOX cannot address dynamic wrinkles such as those caused by sun damage and aging, but it is impossible for it to make them worse. However, a patient who has received too many recent injections in their forehead may find that the associated muscles become weaker and flatter and the skin appears thinner and looser. Our dentist will review your medical history before beginning the treatment to ensure that you can receive it without any complications.
