No, Botox treatment is not typically painful. While you may feel some mild pinch like sensations, most patients tolerate it very well.

Botox works by using the botulinum toxin to temporarily inhibit specific facial muscles from contracting, smoothing out dynamic wrinkles and giving you a more youthful appearance. It blocks the release of a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine. Without this neurotransmitter, the muscles can’t contract and, in turn, reduces the appearance of dynamic lines and wrinkles.

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Q: What can Botox address?

Botox addresses wrinkles between the eyes, forehead lines, crow’s feet, and can perk up the downturn of the mouth and help the lines on the upper lip. It can also be used on neck bands, and around your mouth for a “lip flip” which will appear to add more volume to your upper lip by relaxing the muscle. The number of injections and the dosage you receive can depend on the extent of lines, the strength of your muscles, the area being treated, and the depth of the wrinkles being addressed.

Q: When will I see the results of Botox?

The results of Botox can be as fast as 2 days, though in rare situations can take up to 2 weeks. The formula gradually stops the muscles from contracting, smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles.

Q: When can I have another Botox treatment?

The results of Botox start to fade after 10-16 weeks, at which point you can repeat the treatment. That said, when you need retreatment can depend on several factors, including your metabolism, certain medications, and how your body responds to the formula. Your provider will build a customized treatment plan to meet your needs and maintain results.

What is BOTOX (Botulinum Toxin Type A)?

At JanigaMDs, we use BOTOX® (botulinum toxin type A) to inhibit muscle contraction to help patients achieve a more youthful look. Although it’s mainly known as a wrinkle eraser these days, BOTOX® has over a 30-year history as treatment for bladder and eye spasms, and other motor disorders of the face and neck. Cosmetically, Botox has been used to treat facial wrinkles since 2002, resulting in over two decades of practice.

Since becoming a cosmetic treatment, Botox has gone through numerous clinical trials and received many cosmetic FDA approvals including glabella (11’s between the eyes or frown lines), forehead, neck, and crow’s feet. We commonly use Botox for other areas also like the TMJ, upper lip lines, and even in microdoses for pores on the face. It’s also approved medically for chronic migraines, overactive bladder, severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis, and cervical dystonia.

We find that both men and women benefit from frequent BOTOX® cosmetic treatments. As a bonus, if you start early and maintain use of BOTOX® continuously, wrinkles take longer to form. Dr. Jennifer Janiga and her associates generally do not perform BOTOX® treatments on patients younger than 23 unless a medical condition deems it necessary. Also, women who are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or nursing should avoid BOTOX®.

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Before Your Botox Procedure

Before your Botox treatment, you’ll need to have a consultation with our team. Dr. Jennifer Janiga and her associates will review your medical history, discuss your aesthetic concerns, examine your facial wrinkles, and determine if botulinum toxin injections are right for you.

Before your botulinum toxin treatment, we recommend avoiding blood thinners, alcohol, smoking, and certain skincare treatments.

Your Botox Cosmetic Procedure

Because BOTOX® is a low-risk procedure, anesthesia is not required. The procedure only requires a simple cleaning and site prep before injection. Your provider will carefully place the BOTOX® injections throughout the predetermined areas to temporarily hinder the facial muscle contractions, thus eliminating the appearance of wrinkles through facial motion.

Comparing Injectables

There are four main types of neuromodulators: Botox®, Dysport®, Jeuveau®, and Xeomin®.

At Janiga MDs, Dr. Timothy Janiga specializes in plastic surgery and Dr. Jennifer Janiga specializes in dermatology, giving their practice a unique, comprehensive perspective on their patients’ cosmetic needs in the Reno, Nevada area.

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Jennifer J. Janiga, MD, FAAD

Charlotte Mack, DNP, APRN

Mandy Foote, PA-C

After Your Botox Procedure

With little to no downtime, patients can go straight to work after treatment. You may have some swelling and bruising afterward, but those side effects will dissipate within a day or two. In the hours after your Botox injections, you will want to avoid lying down, strenuous activity, or massaging or rubbing the treatment area.

What to Expect After Botox Injections

We generally find that the effects of BOTOX® treatment last for three to four months for most patients. Your results will gradually settle over the course of the next few weeks after your treatment. Before your BOTOX® appointment, our staff will review expectations with you carefully.

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BOTOX® treatments are performed in the JanigaMDs Reno office, and the procedure generally takes about 10 to 15 minutes. Because it is a minor non-surgical treatment, there is no recovery time, and people can return to normal activities right after the procedure.

For more information or to set up a consultation with Dr. Jennifer Janiga or her associates, please send us an email or call 775-364-0224.

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