Botox, which is botulinum neurotoxin, is a type of toxin that has been proven to be safe when used to treat clients. Botox is injected into specific muscles, which essentially freezes the muscle from being able to move, which translates to the smoothing of the appearance of the area treated. Botox can be used for multiple different reasons, with the most popular being that it reduces the appearance of fine lines and stops the development of deeper wrinkles from forming, but it can also be used to treat excessive sweating, migraines, muscle spams related to cerebral palsy or bells palsy, and can also be used in some situations for clients who experience lazy eye. Regardless of the reason you are looking to have Botox injections, they are safe and extremely effective in treating the aforementioned conditions.

Since the way botox works is by paralyzing the muscle that it has been injected into, you may notice that it will smooth the skin’s appearance in the area and eliminate wrinkles. Since two different types of wrinkles can be treated with Botox, we will break down the differences and how Botox works to treat these wrinkles.
 
Static wrinkles are wrinkles that form as we age from the lower production of elastin and collagen, which translates to drooping of the skin in certain areas. Botox alone may not be super effective in the treatment of these wrinkles, but it will help lift the skin in the area by freezing muscles but will not fill in the skin in these areas and it may be recommended to have fillers used in conjunction to achieve your desired result.
 
Dynamic wrinkles are wrinkles that form from the use of muscles, such as smile lines, brow lines on the forehead, or crowfeet around the eyes. Botox will be most effective when used for these types of wrinkles since these wrinkles are formed from the use of these muscles, and clients will find after Botox injections that these lines begin to fade. Botox can also be used as a preventative measure in clients who have not had wrinkles fully formed from these muscle movements. Since paralyzing the muscles stops them from moving, you are less likely to have them form, and in these cases where the wrinkles are forming, it will delay the deepening of them.

Since Botox injections are not permanent in their duration, many clients will question if the use of Botox is worth the cost, and depending on your concerns, it can be worth the cost. This will also be based on the outcome you are hoping for and the type of wrinkles you are looking to treat with the use of Botox, or those who are looking to treat other conditions with Botox. Since Botox paralyzes the muscles, the duration of these results will also depend on certain factors, like your metabolism and how quickly your body breaks down the neurotoxin. Most clients will find that their results last between 6 to 8 months after their injections, but clients who have been using Botox for an extended period of time will find that their results last longer than those who are just starting to use Botox. During your consultation for Botox, your medical injector will discuss with you what you are hoping to treat with the use of Botox and can better advise you if it will be the right treatment for your concerns.

The cost of Botox will depend on the number of areas you are looking to treat and the number of injections that will be needed to reach your desired outcome. Since Botox prices are based on the units, which is what Botox is measured for, being used rather than the treatment itself, clients will find that prices vary based on their location as well, with those located rurally having potentially lower costs for the number of units and larger cities having slightly higher prices based on the demand for Botox. Clients can pay anywhere from $10-$30 per unit, which roughly translates to around $100-$3,000 power treatment, depending on what is being treated.

The average cost for Botox in New York is between $500 to $600 based on your treatment area, with the higher end of the cost being around $1,500 per treatment. This can seem costly but clients should note that the longer they use Botox, the less frequently they will need injections done, meaning that over the long term, you will save money on your injections.
 
Learn more about Botox injections, including the cost and recovery after the procedure. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 2 Spencer Place Suite 9, Scarsdale, NY 10583. We serve clients from Scarsdale NY, Dobbs Ferry NY, Hartsdale NY, Woodlands NY, Irvington NY, White Plains NY, Fairview NY, Eastchester NY,  Bronxville NY and surrounding areas.