Neurotoxin Treatment in Richmond

Wrinkles are synonymous with aging. Cosmetic treatments allow you to push back against this process and maintain a youthful and confident appearance. With neurotoxin treatments in Richmond, Dr. Langelier provides a staple method for smoothing away and preventing wrinkles. This quick, minimally invasive cosmetic treatment has allowed countless patients to restore or preserve a youthful facial appearance.

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What Is a Neurotoxin Treatment?

Neurotoxin treatments have been used for decades to relax muscles and smooth away wrinkles. Any part of the body where muscles contract and pull the skin will be vulnerable to developing wrinkles and lines. Neurotoxin’s inhibitory effect on these muscles prevents them from forming new wrinkles while giving your skin time to reduce existing ones. Treatments are delivered through a series of quick injections, ideal for treating concerns such as:

  • Forehead wrinkles
  • Frown lines
  • Lines around the eyes (crow’s feet)
  • Marionette lines
  • And more

Benefits of Neurotoxin Treatment

  • Quick and convenient treatment sessions
  • Consistent results
  • Open to a wide range of patients
  • Minimally invasive techniques
  • Easy touch-up treatments

Is Neurotoxin Right for Me?

Neurotoxin treatments are safe and effective for patients across age groups. However, the treatment is best for patients who fit into one of two categories:

  • Patients who want to start a regimen to prevent wrinkles before they form
  • Patients with mild to moderate wrinkling who want to smooth them out

While this treatment is highly effective within its range, it is important to learn if it matches your needs. During a consultation with Dr. Langelier, she can provide clear information about what results you could expect from neurotoxin treatment. For patients with more significant signs of aging, she may recommend a surgical approach. Her goal with each procedure is to match patients with a solution that they feel comfortable with while maximizing the benefits they will see.

What Is a Treatment Session Like?

Neurotoxin treatment sessions are typically brief, taking no more than 15 to 30 minutes. Each session consists of three main parts:

  • Assessment: Dr. Langelier will ask you to make specific facial expressions to provide guideposts for where each injection will go, ensuring an efficient and balanced treatment.
  • Anesthesia: Though not always necessary, patients may have a numbing cream applied before treatment. This further reduces any discomfort from the injections.
  • Injections: Dr. Langelier then moves methodically through the treatment plan. She uses the smallest needle on the market to precisely deliver your treatment. She never rushes a single injection, ensuring that each one is placed accurately.

Combining Treatments

Neurotoxin injections can be suitable for most areas of the face, but they may work best as part of a combined approach. For example, neurotoxin may be best for specific wrinkles or lines, while dermal fillers may be better for restoring lost volume. Dr. Langelier will provide comprehensive information about what options are available and suggestions for an optimal treatment plan.

Is There a Recovery Period After Neurotoxin Treatment?

Neurotoxin injections use ultrafine needles that do not damage the surrounding tissue. Immediately after treatment, the injection sites may look like mosquito bites for about an hour. There is no required downtime. However, we do recommend avoiding pushing on or irritating the injection sites for a few days.

Seeing Neurotoxin Results: Timeline & Duration

Neurotoxin treatments typically start to demonstrate benefits within about 1 week. At this point, the targeted muscles should be fully relaxed and will no longer pull the skin into wrinkling patterns. Results reach their full effect after about 14 days. The body gradually breaks down neurotoxins over time, so the results are not permanent. A single neurotoxin treatment tends to provide active benefits for about 3 months, after which you will need repeat treatments to maintain your results. However, repeated treatment may begin to teach the targeted muscles to avoid contraction, so touch-up treatments may eventually become less frequent for some patients.

Is Neurotoxin Safe?

The “toxin” part of the word can sound alarming at first. However, the truth is this ingredient (and the entire treatment) is extremely safe when performed by an experienced surgeon. We recommend being wary of deals that seem too good to be true when it comes to neurotoxin treatments. As with any cosmetic treatment, you get what you pay for. When you work with a board-certified surgeon, you have the peace of mind of knowing a skilled expert will be in charge of your treatment.

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Schedule Your Consultation

Neurotoxin has proven a safe and effective path toward smoothing away wrinkles for millions of patients over the years. Learn more about the treatment or schedule your consultation for neurotoxin treatment in Richmond today by calling Dr. Langelier’s office. You can also use our online form to reach out and receive more information about our available treatments.

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