Are you curious about Botox? If you’ll looking for a treatment that can reduce visible facial wrinkles or you’d like to know more about preventative Botox, you’ve come to the right place. This beginner's guide answers some of your top questions about Botox. 
## Who Should Get Botox?
Botox is often used to minimize the appearance of wrinkles. Botox can smooth fine lines and soften wrinkles. Botox can smooth frown lines, decrease crow’s feet, or even get rid of the dreaded “elevens” lines between your eyebrows.

But that’s not all Botox can do. Botox injections can also treat chronic migraines, eye spasms, and even excessive sweating.
## How Does Botox Work?
Our facial muscles are extremely active. During the day these muscles tense and contract thousands of times as we talk, laugh, smile, frown, squint in the sun, and more. Our skin moves with the muscles, stretching, contracting, and wrinkling. Botox can relax these facial muscles and smooth the skin. 

Botox injections contain botulinum toxin. This toxin is safe in low doses, and side effects are rare. The botulinum toxin relaxes the targeted muscles to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and can even prevent new wrinkles from forming. 

Botox stops signals from the brain before they reach the targeted muscle, so the muscle stays relaxed and doesn’t tense. Botox creates a localized response that only affects the muscle where Botox was injected. 
## When Should You Get Botox?
Botox results aren’t instantaneous. It takes a few days to see changes, and it will reach full effectiveness after two to four weeks. If you’re considering Botox before an event, make sure you book the appointment at least one month before you want to be camera-ready.

Botox usually lasts between three to six months. When you first get Botox, the results may fade faster because your facial muscles aren’t used to Botox. After a couple of treatments, Botox usually lasts longer and can keep your muscles relaxed for a few more weeks. 
## Know What Botox Can’t Do
Botox can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and even prevent wrinkles before they form. But it’s important to keep in mind what Botox can and can’t do. 
Botox is temporary. Over time, the botulinum toxin breaks down and the effects wear off. After three to six months, you’ll start to see some wrinkles reappear. That’s why most people schedule regular Botox appointments throughout the year.

Botox reduces dynamic wrinkles on your face but doesn’t fill areas of your face that have sunken over time. Fillers can supplement Botox and add fullness to your face. 
## Work With an Expert
When you’re ready to get Botox for the first time, research your injector. They will help you achieve your desired results, so it’s important to work with someone you trust. 

Our highly skilled staff offer convenient and safe at-home Botox appointments in the comfort of your own home. It starts with an online consultation with one of our doctors to discuss your treatment options and goals. After that, you can read more about our nurses and book with confidence knowing you’ll get your ideal result. 


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