Botox is a highly popular facial anti-aging procedure designed to reduce wrinkles and fine lines for patients who want to avoid cosmetic surgery. The key ingredient in Botox is botulinum toxin type A, which is a powerful biological agent.
The Botox provider should recommend these injections only to the appropriate candidates who can benefit from it.
Botox is commonly used as a standalone injection procedure, but some candidates may benefit more when it is used in conjunction with other treatments. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Daniel Lin provides Botox cosmetic treatment to patients in West Covina, Inland Empire, San Gabriel Valley, Chino, Rowland Heights, Baldwin Park, Whittier, Brea, Arcadia, Pasadena, Diamond Bar, and surrounding communities and cities in this region of Southern California.
Candidacy
Botox candidates will usually be in the age group of 18 to 65. A suitable candidate will be in good physical health and not suffering from any neuromuscular disorder. The candidate should have a need to remove minor to moderate facial signs of aging using Botox, while recognizing the potential risks and side effects it involves.
Botox is ideally suited for candidates who want to avoid facial cosmetic surgery for some reason, and are willing to accept a non-surgical alternative with temporary results. They may repeat the treatment in the future for extended results. Working people and busy moms are usually excellent candidates for Botox because the procedure involves minimal to no recovery and has a much lower risk of complications compared to surgery.
Younger candidates who want to use Botox to delay the onset of facial aging or suffer from early aging signs due to hereditary factors may benefit from this treatment. Many candidates nowadays choose Botox also for short-term goals such as improving facial appearance just before a social occasion such as a wedding.
People who have deep facial creases or folds, such as nasolabial folds, may not be ideal candidates for Botox. But they may sometimes benefit from dermal filler injections in combination with Botox. Botox candidates will typically have facial lines caused due to dynamic muscles and not due to soft tissue laxity or loss of facial volume.
An ideal Botox candidate will have a positive frame of mind, clear aesthetic priorities and reasonable expectations. They should be aware that Botox outcomes cannot be as dramatic or as long-lasting as facial surgery, and they should instead focus on the subtle cosmetic improvements to the face and the natural looking results that Botox can provide.
Who is Not a Candidate for Botox?
The following individuals should preferably avoid Botox treatment until they are cleared by a qualified provider to receive the injections:
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Pregnant and nursing women
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People suffering from any type of neuromuscular disorders
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People who have a known allergy to any of the ingredients of Botox
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People who have previously received Botox treatment within the last six months
Reliable and awesome plastic surgeon Dr. Lin receives patients from West Covina, Inland Empire, San Gabriel Valley, Chino, Rowland Heights, Baldwin Park, Whittier, Brea, Arcadia, Pasadena, Diamond Bar, and nearby areas for Botox.
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