BOTOX® – New Bedford, MA
Reduce Fine Lines & Alleviate Pain the Safer Way
Clear Coast Dental focuses on more than just your oral health. Our trio of dentists also cares about delivering results that positively impact your facial appearance and function. With BOTOX treatment as one of our available cosmetic services, we can reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as target chronic jaw pain to deliver a more comfortable, pain-free jaw, as well as a more youthful aesthetic. If you want a place that serves as a one-stop shop for all your oral and facial enhancements, call our office to schedule a consultation today.
Why Choose Clear Coast Dental for BOTOX®?
- Dentists with Advanced Training in Facial Aesthetic & TMJ Treatment
- We Have 250+ 5-Star Reviews From Dental Patients
- Flexible Dental Financing is Available
What is BOTOX®?
BOTOX is a treatment option that targets fine lines and wrinkles to reveal a smoother, more visually stunning appearance you can embrace with confidence. Known as botulinum toxin by physicians and oral healthcare professionals, its diluted form – BOTOX – can be used to address facial imperfections and alleviate chronic jaw pain caused by temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD). The injections that are required take only minutes for our team to administer, and the results can last up to six months.
Who is a Good Candidate for BOTOX®?
Knowing whether you are a good candidate for BOTOX is essential if you want to avoid the possibility of complications or an unlikely reaction. Generally, if you are in your late 20s or older, and you have the following problem areas, you may be a good candidate for BOTOX:
- Crow’s feet
- Horizontal forehead lines
- Lines between your eyebrows
- Smoker’s lines around the lips
- Jaw pain
It is recommended that if you are pregnant, have a neuromuscular disease, severe facial scars, or a skin disorder, you do not receive BOTOX.
The Benefits of BOTOX®
If you want to invest in a worthwhile treatment option that will help you see a more radiant appearance or experience freedom from jaw pain, you will not regret choosing BOTOX. It delivers many great benefits, such as:
- A fast form of treatment that takes only 20-30 minutes to complete. Many patients often use their lunch hour to receive their injections, giving it the nickname, a “lunchtime facelift.”
- Results that can last 3-6 months but become noticeable within 3-5 days.
- A cost-effective form of care when compared to a surgical facelift.
- A non-surgical solution that is nearly painless because of the size of the needle that is used.
- Natural-looking results that don’t cause others to think you’ve “had work done.”
BOTOX® FAQs
Is BOTOX® Safe?
BOTOX® is derived from Botulinum toxin, which can cause paralysis in larger doses, so many patients wonder whether this treatment is safe. However, the injections our team uses are considered safe when administered by a qualified provider because the dosage is so small.
For example, in the 14 years after BOTOX® was approved by the FDA (the U.S. Food and Drug Administration), only 36 potentially adverse events were reported to the FDA, and most of those were related to a separate underlying medical condition. In fact, sources estimate that, today, only 3.7% to 16% of patients who receive these injections report issues afterward.
Is BOTOX® Permanent?
This service can help improve your appearance, boost your confidence, and help you look younger, and it’s natural to question how long these injections last. Although many patients may wish the results were permanent, the truth is that BOTOX® yields temporary results because your body eventually breaks down its protein components over time.
Most patients can expect the outcome to last for about 3 to 6 months before requiring a repeat treatment to maintain the results. However, the longevity depends significantly on different factors unique to your circumstances, such as your metabolism, muscle strength, the dosage used, and where it was injected.
How Can I Preserve My BOTOX® Results?
Thankfully, there are several ways to proactively help maintain your recent cosmetic enhancements, including:
- Avoiding sun exposure. The ultraviolet rays of sunlight can cause an inflammatory response in your cells that breaks down BOTOX® faster.
- Reduce stress levels. Stress can pressure the muscles targeted by your treatment, causing them to contract and expand, defeating the purpose of the injections.
- Enjoy low-intensity activities. High-intensity activities that raise your metabolic rate allow your body to break up the BOTOX® proteins more quickly.
- Moisturize your skin. Many lotions contain collagen and hyaluronic acid which helps your skin remain plumper and healthier.
- Quit smoking. Vapes, cigarettes, and other tobacco products can break down collagen faster, damage skin cells, and cause fine lines around the mouth and eyes that can’t be addressed with additional injections.
Does BOTOX® Have Side Effects?
The potential side effects of BOTOX® tend to be mild, don’t usually last long, and often correlate to the area they were injected. The most common symptoms include swelling, bruising, and redness at the site, and you might experience temporary headache, fatigue, or flu-like symptoms. Although rare, there’s also a slight chance the toxin might spread and cause other concerns, such as issues with vision, trouble breathing or swallowing normally, or severe muscle weakness.
