BOTOX ® – Tukwila, WA

What is it Like Getting BOTOX?

BOTOX injections utilize diluted botulinum toxin to freeze muscles in your face, helping them to relax and release wrinkles and fine lines. It’s used in small doses to ease facial lines caused by frowning or aging. Typically, patients begin to notice results within five days that last between three and six months.

When you first visit Dr. Timmerman for BOTOX injections, he’ll discuss your goals with you to determine what muscles to inject the treatment into. Each one takes approximately five to 10 minutes to administer, so depending on how many injections you’d like, appointments can last anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour.

Good Candidates for BOTOX

Patients who have certain neuromuscular diseases, are pregnant, have skin disorders, or deep facial scars may not be good candidate for BOTOX, which is why it’s a good idea to schedule a consultation with Dr. Timmerman if you’re considering the procedure. Typically, the best candidates for BOTOX are patients who are in their late 20s or older and are looking to fix facial imperfections, including:

• Crow’s feet
• Lines between the eyebrows
• Horizontal lines on the forehead
• Suffer from muscle spasms
• Smoker’s lines located around the lips
• Lines at the corners of the mouth

Benefits of BOTOX

There are countless aesthetic benefits that patients who get BOTOX injections can enjoy. Some of these include:

• Fast Results. Some patients refer to BOTOX treatment as “lunchtime facelifts” because they can be completed in as little as 20 minutes. Results start to become noticeable within three to five days.
• Delicate Effects. Many patients worry that getting BOTOX injections will make them look like they’ve had “work done.” On the contrary, the effects that BOTOX creates are subtle, delicate, and are meant enhance your youthful appearance.
• Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedure. Instead of having an invasive surgical procedure to improve cosmetic flaws, BOTOX injections are scalpel-free and require little to no recovery time, while still achieving similar results.
• Lasting Results. Results from BOTOX typically last between three and six months.
• Cost-Effective Cosmetic Treatment. BOTOX injections are an incredibly cost-effective way to enhance your appearance.

Why See a Dentist for BOTOX?

Over the last 10 years, dentists have been authorized to administer BOTOX injections to treat a variety of cosmetic and medical issues. Whether you’re visiting Dr. Timmerman for a quick checkup and cleaning or to enhance your smile with porcelain veneers, you can tackle two birds with one stone by improving the appearance of your face alongside enhancing your smile.

In addition, dentists have already completed countless years of education and specialized training that has familiarized them with the structure of the face, making BOTOX injections a natural extension of their everyday work.

If you have any questions about getting BOTOX injections, don’t hesitate to contact our office. Our team will be more than happy to address any of your concerns and schedule a consultation so you can learn if BOTOX is the best cosmetic solution for you.