Botox

Botox® vs. Dysport®: What’s the Difference?

You may have noticed that your skin starts to crease in spots when you smile or frown. These expression lines and wrinkles will deepen over time. Fortunately, Botox® and Dysport® will stop their progress and smooth your skin. These anti-aging treatments work in the same basic way but have a few differences. 

What are Botox® and Dysport®?

Botox® and Dysport® are neuromodulators, also known as neurotoxins. They use a compound called botulinum toxin that works by relaxing facial muscles. Both anti-aging treatments are FDA-approved. Botox® is approved to treat crow’s feet, glabellar lines, and forehead creases. Dysport® is approved for glabellar lines but also works in other areas. They both work by interrupting signals to the facial muscles that tell them to contract. View More Patient Results

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Botox® vs. Dysport®: What’s the Difference?

While Botox® and Dysport® are very similar in some ways, they have a few differences that can determine which one your Awaken Aesthetics injector chooses for you. 

What are They Made Of?

Botox® and Dysport® use botulinum toxin with proteins that help it […]

By |October 1st, 2023|
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What is Botox® Made Of?

You may already know about Botox®, an injectable wrinkle-smoothing treatment. However, do you know what your Botox® is made of or how it works? Remember that all the effects of Botox® are temporary and cause no lasting effects on the facial nerves or muscles. 

What is Botox® (Botulinum Toxin)?

Botox® is a brand name for botulinum neurotoxin used for cosmetic and medical purposes. The active ingredient in Botox® is botulinum toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. This toxin is known for temporarily relaxing muscles, making it a useful tool for treating various conditions. Botox® has been used extensively to treat lines, wrinkles, and various medical conditions like hyperhidrosis. 

What is Botox® Made Of?

Botox® is made from a purified form of botulinum toxin type A. The toxin is isolated and refined to create a sterile, safe product that can be used for relaxing facial muscles. The exact process for creating Botox® is complex, and it involves several steps to ensure the purity and potency of the final product.

In addition to the active ingredient, Botox® also contains other substances, including albumin and sodium chloride. These ingredients are […]

By |April 15th, 2023|
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What are the Benefits of Botox®?

Smiling, frowning, and raising your eyebrows help you express yourself. They also cause facial muscles to pull on the skin to make these expressions. Over time, lines and wrinkles form in these areas of frequent motion. Botox® quiets these facial muscles so your skin can relax, letting lines and wrinkles become smooth.  View More Patient Results

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What is Botox®?

Facial muscles cause wrinkles around the eyes (crow’s feet), horizontal lines across the forehead, and vertical lines between the eyebrows. Botox® targets muscles that cause these lines and wrinkles. Within days you can smooth out your furrowed forehead or rejuvenate the skin around the eyes. 

How Does Botox® Work?

Botox® works using botulinum toxin to interfere with the communication between the nerves and facial muscles. The nerves stop telling the muscles to contract, allowing the wrinkles in the skin to relax away. Botox® has no lasting effects on the nerve or muscle, and both will return to normal when the Botox® wears off. 

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By |February 10th, 2022|
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Can You Get Botox and Dermal Fillers at the Same Time?

Botox and dermal fillers are both excellent tools in any anti-aging kit – but do you have to use them separately? Or can Botox and dermal fillers be used at the same time?

Let’s take a look now! View More Patient Results

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Getting Botox and Dermal Fillers at the Same Time

Yes, you can get Botox and dermal fillers at the same time. That’s because Botox – which contains a neuroprotein – and dermal fillers – which use hyaluronic acid – contain different primary ingredients.

That means they can be used at the same time, just not in the same facial area.

Typically, Botox is injected in the forehead region, between the eyebrows (glabellar lines), and the crow’s feet. Dermal fillers are commonly used to minimize the appearance of facial wrinkles and folds in areas like:

  • The cheeks
  • Nasolabial folds
  • Temples
  • Marionette lines
  • Under Eye areas
  • And even the back of the hands

Our Botox Options

At Awaken Aesthetics, we offer Botox injections to smooth away forehead wrinkles and lines, as well as crow’s feet.

We also provide Xeomin and Dysport injections, which are both FDA-approved for […]

By |February 10th, 2021|
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How Often Should You Get Botox®?

Want to try out Botox® for yourself, but not sure how often you’ll need to schedule appointments?

Take a look at our answer to this popular question: “How often should you get Botox®?”

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Recommended Botox® Schedule

The right Botox® schedule really comes down to the individual. For example, if your results last longer because you’ve had Botox® before, you may not need to follow the same maintenance schedule as another Botox® user.

With that in mind, we usually remind Botox® clients that their results will last three to four months; therefore, they should expect to schedule up to four Botox® appointments each year to maintain their results.

If you’ve had Botox® done in the past, your results may last longer, as Botox® can have a cumulative effect. For that reason, regular users may only need to schedule two Botox® appointments each year.

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How To Make Your Botox® Results Last

While Botox® doesn’t last forever, there are some steps […]

By |December 17th, 2020|
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How Much Does Botox Cost?

You’ve heard the hype. You’ve seen your friends try it out for themselves. And now you’re finally ready to make that leap:

You’re ready to schedule your first Botox treatment.

Whether you’re already planning out your budget or you’re just curious about what you’ll end up spending, take a look at our informative primer on how much Botox costs.

4 Factors That May Influence Your Botox Costs

1. The unit price of Botox.

At the moment, the per unit price of Botox is around $12. While this may change over the coming months, it’s a good place to start if you want to price out your Botox injection.

2. Units needed to achieve your desired results.

Most people need anywhere from 20 to 60 Botox units to achieve their desired results, meaning your costs could be between $240 to $720 ($12 per unit x 20 to 60 units). 

That’s a pretty big range, especially if you’re not sure how many units you need to treat your specific skin issues. While we recommend a Botox consultation to find […]

By |April 16th, 2020|
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Is Botox Safe?

Let’s face it: You’re ready to get rid of those annoying forehead lines and wrinkles. You’ve tried plenty of serums and moisturizers, but nothing seems to fade the appearance of frown lines that have started cropping up in recent years.

If you’re like most people trying to tackle signs of forehead aging, you may be a good candidate for Botox injections. But maybe the thought of getting injections – especially so close to your eyes – makes you feel a little cautious. 

That’s why we’re about to do a little digging around this common question: Is Botox actually safe? View More Patient Results

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Is Botox Safe?

Rest easy, because Botox is considered to be extremely safe. In fact, it’s so safe that the FDA has approved Botox for multiple uses, including treating fine lines, crow’s feet, and even minimizing symptoms of migraines and hyperhidrosis (talk about multi-tasking!). 

In order to get FDA approval, Botox had to go through multiple clinical trials demonstrating its efficacy and safety at treating aging symptoms. From 1983 until 2003, Botox was only shown to […]

By |January 16th, 2020|
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What is the Best Non-Surgical Treatment for Wrinkles?

When it comes to getting rid of wrinkles, there are a lot of treatment options out there. But they don’t exactly deliver the kind of results you’ve been looking for. Over-the-counter creams fail to diminish wrinkles. Designer serums feel good, but don’t have as much of an impact as you’d like. Even facial masks leave you feeling a bit disappointed.

So when it comes down to it, what is the best non-surgical treatment for wrinkles? View More Patient Results

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Botox and Dermal Fillers for Wrinkles

Unsurprisingly, Botox and dermal fillers remain two of the best non-surgical treatment options for wrinkles and fine lines. While they both attack wrinkles in different ways, the end results are the same: wrinkles are smoothed away, leaving behind younger and more radiant-looking skin.

Dermal fillers use hyaluronic acid gel to gently lift the dermal tissue, thus acting as scaffolding in areas where volume loss has pronounced the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Botox, however, uses a special protein that interrupts the brain’s signals to a muscle’s nerve endings at […]

By |September 9th, 2019|
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What Signs of Aging Do Botox Injections Target?

You’ve heard a lot about Botox injections – and now, you’re ready to experience its anti-aging powers for yourself. But what signs of aging do Botox injections target? What kind of results can you expect from your own Botox treatments? 

If you’ve ever found yourself asking the above questions, get ready – we’ve uncovered the signs of aging that can’t stand up to Botox, including some other surprising benefits of Botox injections. View More Patient Results

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The 3 Signs of Aging That Botox Injections Can Target

1. Forehead lines and wrinkles.

Botox is excellent at treating stubborn forehead lines and wrinkles, thanks to its active ingredient, botulinum toxin. This neuroprotein blocks nerve signals between the brain and forehead muscles; as a result, the skin becomes smoother and more relaxed, thus fading the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

2. Frown lines and furrows.

Sick of those vertical lines between your eyebrows? If that’s the case, just a single Botox injection can help minimize frown lines, leading to a much more youthful and well-rested appearance. […]

By |July 21st, 2019|
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What is Micro-Botox?

If you think that Botox injections are just for facial wrinkles and lines, it’s time to rediscover the anti-aging powers of this injection; more specifically, it’s time to discover Micro-Botox!

This innovative anti-aging treatment is brand-new to the States, yet it already promises to be an extremely popular choice with clients who want superior skin rejuvenation without the “frozen” look.

Let’s take a closer look at Micro-Botox and what you can expect from your treatment.

What is Micro-Botox?

Micro-Botox refers to a treatment that combines the anti-aging powers of Botox with skin-hydrating serums. These elements are mixed together to create a concoction that’s then injected into the surface areas of the skin. This is different from traditional Botox treatments, which are injected directly into the facial muscle in order to paralyze it. As Micro-Botox only penetrates the top dermis layer, this means patients won’t have to be scared of that tell-tale frozen look that often accompanies improperly injected Botox.

Why Should I Get It?

Micro-Botox is designed to help fade wrinkles, lines, and even help with acne scars – all within the top layer of the dermis. Micro-Botox can be applied to the […]

By |December 15th, 2018|
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What is the Difference Between Botox and Fillers?

You’ve heard about Botox. You’ve heard about fillers. You know that both types of injections can help you look younger. Trouble is, you haven’t heard too much about the differences between the two types of anti-aging injections. That’s a problem, especially if you aren’t exactly sure what treatment you should opt for.

So what’s the difference between Botox and fillers? And how do you know which anti-aging treatment is right for you? View Our Cases

First, let’s begin by exploring the main difference between the two anti-aging treatments: their active ingredients. On the one hand, Botox contains botulinum toxin type A, a type of safe neurotoxin that’s used to block the brain’s nerve signals, which tricks facial muscles into relaxing. As a result, the skin’s surface becomes smoother, which helps erase fine lines and forehead furrows.

On the other hand, dermal fillers, such as Juvederm, usually contain hyaluronic acid (HA), a natural compound that’s renowned for retaining up to 10x its own weight in water molecules. HA helps plump out key facial areas that have lost significant volume as a result of the aging process. Not all dermal fillers are the same; some contain a […]

By |August 6th, 2018|
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What Signs of Aging Do Botox Injections Target?

Interested in learning more about anti-aging injections – but not sure which one is right for you?

It’s no wonder: Lately, it seems as though there are more anti-aging injections available than ever before. From dermal fillers to Botox, there’s a treatment for almost every type of aging symptom out there. The only problem is, how do you know which injection treats your specific aging symptoms?

More specifically, what signs of aging do Botox injections target? VIEW OUR GALLERY

Botox is an FDA-approved anti-aging treatment that uses its active ingredient – botulinum toxin type A – to smooth away the appearance of forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet, and frown lines. The botulinum toxin (sounds scary, but it’s perfectly safe!) blocks the nerve signals that are sent by the brain to the corresponding muscles. By blocking the nerve signals, the muscles are tricked into remaining relatively motionless.

As a result, the skin above the muscle area becomes much more relaxed, which helps alleviate the appearance of deep lines caused by brow furrowing, squinting, and more.

Botox is perhaps one of the most popular anti-aging injections, and for good reason: it has an almost-immediate effect on […]

By |July 26th, 2018|
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Will My Botox Results Look Natural?

By now, you probably know that Botox is one of the most popular anti-aging injectables on the market today. It’s no wonder – even when it was first introduced in the late 90s, Botox’s ability to smooth away the appearance of deep furrow lines on the forehead and around the eyes took the world by storm.

But with its rising popularity came another observation: When improperly used, Botox could lead to an unnatural, “frozen” appearance. From reality television to celebrity gossip magazines, it became all-too-easy to spot who went a bit too overboard with Botox injections. VIEW OUR GALLERY

Perhaps that’s why so many people are a bit nervous about their first Botox treatment. They want to harness the injectable’s ability to take years off of their appearance, but they don’t want to look “obvious” about it. Perhaps that’s why the most popular question about Botox tends to be: “Will my Botox results look natural?”

The answer largely depends on the person who is delivering the injection. Quite frankly, an inexperienced injectionist may end up injecting too much Botox, which means you may end up looking unnaturally frozen. That’s why it’s always recommended […]

By |June 25th, 2018|
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