Your Las Cruces, NM Dentist Offers Botox and Fillers

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Botox and fillers in Las Cruces, NM, are both popular procedures for people who want to eliminate wrinkles, regain facial fullness, and disguise other visible signs of aging. If you are considering one of these procedures, you may have assumed that you had to go to a medical spa or plastic surgery center to have them performed. That is no longer necessary since Dr. Kimberly Martin and Dr. Patricia Martin have each completed training to offer these procedures to our patients.

Botox Injections

Botulinum toxin, more commonly referred to as Botox, is a type of bacteria that is normally toxic to humans. However, scientists removed the harmful bacteria and created a substance that has treated muscle weakness and various neurological problems for decades. On April 15, 2002, the Food and Drug Administration approved Botox for cosmetic applications.

Botox works by temporarily paralyzing the muscles that cause wrinkles, crow’s feet, and frown lines that are common as people age. The treatment is especially effective for dynamic wrinkles between the eyes. The injections take just a few minutes, and you should start to notice results in two weeks. Most people can go several months before they need to come back for another Botox injection.

Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are an injectable solution used primarily to treat deeply set lines around the mouth. People also tend to lose facial fullness as they get older, leaving them with a sunken or hollow appearance. Fillers are an ideal choice for plumping up both the cheeks and lips. They can also help to disguise scars on the face or other parts of the body.

What could a simple procedure like Botox and fillers in Las Cruces, NM, do for your confidence? Schedule a consultation with us today to find out!

Yes, You Can Visit Your Local Dentist for Botox Treatment

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Dental Botox in Las Cruces, NM is a simple way to add more contour to the face or reduce wrinkles. However, it has only been in the last several years that people have had the option to receive Botox injections from their dentist rather than going to a beauty spa or receiving the injections while also undergoing plastic surgery. University Family Dental is pleased to be one of the few dental practices in the Las Cruces area that offers Botox as a stand-alone cosmetic treatment.

How Botox Helps to Reduce Facial Wrinkles

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Botox for the reduction or elimination of wrinkles several decades ago. Most patients request Botox treatment for wrinkles that appear between the eyebrows or near the eyes and forehead. They may also desire Botox for deeply-set lines and wrinkles near the mouth known as laugh lines or nasolabial folds. The two biggest factors that determine the development of wrinkles include aging and wear on facial muscles.

Botox, which is short for botulinum toxin, is a substance that temporarily paralyzes muscles to reduce or eliminate the appearance of wrinkles. The initial injections with a tiny needle containing the substance are nearly painless, and the number of needles Dr. Kimberly Martin or Dr. Patricia Martin use depends on the patient’s treatment goals.

What to Expect During and After a Botox Session

The dentist working with each patient provides a numbing cream before inserting the Botox needles. The patient then relaxes in a dental chair until the end of each session. Botox requires no recovery or downtime, but patients may want to avoid strenuous activities for the first day.

The staff at University Family Dental in Las Cruces, New Mexico is happy to answer any additional questions about Botox treatments. Please contact us with inquiries or to schedule an appointment.