Botox
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Botox® is composed of botulinum toxin, a form of a purified protein used to treat a number of cosmetic and dental issues. It is injected into the facial muscles and blocks the nerve transmission to those muscles. As a result, the dynamic motion in the skin is relaxed, allowing wrinkles to smooth and disappear. Common injection sites include the forehead, the area between the eyebrows, the corners of the eyes, and the sides of the chin.
For patients wishing to erase the signs of age and enjoy a more youthful appearance, Botox® injections effectively treat facial wrinkles and lines, minimizing and sometimes eliminating them altogether. The procedure is quick, requires no anesthesia and takes anywhere from a few days to a week to take full effect. It is a safe and well-established technique that can be performed by your dentist at Walker Family Dentistry . Dentists are uniquely suited for providing Botox® treatment. We are skilled at assessing the balance and overall aesthetics of the face and have had extensive training in the anatomy of the head and neck.
Call our office for an appointment today and find out how you can experience the unique benefits of Botox®.
Daxxify
DAXXIFY is Coming—Here’s What You Need to Know About the Newest BOTOX Alternative Woman getting new Botox alternative treatment DAXXIFY from board-certified cosmetic surgeon Since hitting the market over 20 years ago, BOTOX® Cosmetic has become a household name, having proven itself through millions of treatments to be a safe and effective injectable neurotoxin for softening facial lines and wrinkles. Despite other BOTOX alternatives making their way to market at intervals (namely, Dysport®, Jeuveau®, and Xeomin®), BOTOX’s reputation for achieving safe, predictable results has helped it retain the number one spot when it comes to neuromodulator treatments for expression lines. But, there is one new product that may offer strong competition for this iconic anti-aging treatment: Revance Aesthetics announced in September of 2022 that their one of a kind neuromodulator, DAXXIFY™ will be available also at Walker Family Dentitry What is DAXXIFY? DAXXIFY (daxibotulinumtoxinA-lanm) or “DAXI” is an injectable neurotoxin that is FDA-approved to treat glabellar lines (frown lines between the eyebrows—commonly referred to as the “11s”). Using the same class of active ingredient—a purified botulinum toxin type A protein—as other injectable neurotoxins such as BOTOX® Cosmetic, Dysport®, Xeomin®, and Jeuveau®, DAXXIFY works by temporarily blocking nerve signals to treated muscles. Once injected, DAXXIFY softens expression lines caused by repeated muscle contractions. Additionally, DAXXIFY is the first injectable neurotoxin formulated using a novel peptide as a stabilizer, meaning it does not contain human or animal byproducts.