Botox® in Houston, TX
Concerned about visible signs of facial aging? Have you noticed more lines, facial wrinkles, and deep creases in your forehead? BOTOX® Cosmetic could be just what you need to look as though you’ve turned back time. Dr. Christopher Hankins is the medical director at Premier Plastic Surgery, where he administers all BOTOX® Cosmetic injections personally. His practice includes residents of Houston, Pearland, Lake Jackson, and the surrounding areas of South Houston.
What is BOTOX® Cosmetic?
As you may know, facial wrinkles are naturally occurring when you smile, squint, or laugh. The degree to which you have facial wrinkles can give you the appearance of being angry, tired, or sad.
BOTOX injections in the Houston area provide a dramatic improvement in the appearance of forehead lines, moderate to severe frown lines (corrugator), bunny lines (procerus), smile lines, and crow’s feet of the lateral angle or canthus of the eye.
The relaxation of the targeted facial muscle is accomplished through the use of an injectable substance made from a neurotoxin (botulinum toxin A). This substance is FDA-approved, safe, and highly effective in treating dynamic wrinkles and forehead furrows.
Benefits of BOTOX® Cosmetic
The benefits of Botox treatments include:
- Fast procedure
- Treats wrinkles, lines, and folds
- FDA-approved
- Administered by Dr. Hankins
- Minimal downtime
- Scarless procedure
Botox Before & Afters
BOTOX Case 1
BOTOX Case 2
How Does BOTOX® Cosmetic Differ from Xeomin®?
BOTOX® Cosmetic and Xeomin® are both neuromodulators. The two injectables can be used to treat the same types of wrinkles and they are, in reality, competitors of each other. BOTOX® Cosmetic is an Allergan® product and Xeomin® is a Merz Aesthetics® product.
The main difference between BOTOX® Cosmetic and Xeomin® is that Xeomin® contains just one ingredient: botulinum toxin A. We call this a “naked injectable,” which means it has no protein component. A benefit of a pure-form injectable is that the body may become less resistant to it. While not typical, you can develop antibodies to Botox® over time.
You don’t have to decide whether BOTOX® Cosmetic or Xeomin® is better for you – that’s the job of a professional. When you visit our office for your consultation Dr. Hankins will review the pros and cons of both and make a recommendation regarding what product is best for your unique goals.
Xeomin® vs. BOTOX® Cosmetic
BOTOX® Cosmetic and Xeomin® are similar products as they are both neuromodulators, meaning they temporarily relax the facial muscles that are the underlying cause of moderate to severe wrinkles. BOTOX® Cosmetic is a household name and the most common of all dermal fillers and injectables. BOTOX® Cosmetic contains additional ingredients that help the results to take place nearly immediately. On the contrary, that Xeomin® contains just one ingredient: botulinum toxin A.
It can be overwhelming to read about the different types of injectables and determine what product is best for your unique cosmetic goals. The differences between Xeomin® and BOTOX® treatment are evident to medical professionals, which is why you should take care to choose your injector based on experience and expertise. When you come in for an appointment with Dr. Hankins, we will discuss what product is best for your unique goals.
BOTOX Cosmetic® Quick Facts
- Type of injection: Neuromodulator
- Length of Treatment: Approximately 30 minutes
- Anesthesia: Topical, if needed
- Recovery: Minimal, minor swelling at injection site
- Expected Results: Some immediate, full results will be settled in about one week
- Longevity of Results: About 4 months
Frequently Asked Questions about Botox®
What age is best for starting Botox?
Patients of any age are welcome to try and may benefit from Botox. However, preventative Botox can preserve your youth for as long as possible, so patients in their 20s will benefit the most. It has been shown that the earlier Botox is started, the longer elasticity of the skin will persist with the passage of time.
Can you make Botox last longer?
Following the post-care instructions provided to you is the best way to preserve your results. You can discuss further assistive measures in your consultation. If one of the issues are wrinkles that are prompting the visit for the Botox injection, other treatment modalities, such as Secret RF, laser genesis, fillers or fat grafting can be used.
Can you feel the Botox procedure?
The Botox procedure is minimally invasive and will not cause severe pain to the patients. However, the injections may cause mild discomfort or a sensation of pressure.
Will I be able to stop Botox once I start?
There is no negative impact on your health by using Botox so long as clinical guidelines are followed. If a patient decides to end treatment, they will see their lines and wrinkles begin to return.
What is better than Botox?
No one injection or filler surpasses the rest indisputably—rather, each filler has its strengths and weaknesses. What might work best for one patient may not work for the other and vice versa. Understanding what is best for you requires consultation.
What age is too late for Botox?
Deep static wrinkles due to the action of the facial muscles will not respond as well as younger skin with better elasticity and shallower wrinkles, especially when the wrinkles are dynamic only in skin with greater elasticity.
What does your face look like right after Botox?
There are a series of injection points right after Botox that are visible that subside after several hours.
Can Botox lift jowls?
No.
Will people be able to tell that I’ve had Botox?
They may suspect that you have had Botox treatments if they have known you before and find that all of your dynamic wrinkles are gone.
Have you ever heard of glabellar lines? You’re probably more familiar with their common name, frown lines – the ones between your eyebrows that give your face a constant, angry look. Dr. Christopher Hankins can help you have a happy face by removing those lines.
It’s not necessary to have surgery in order to have fresh, rejuvenated skin. Consider the outstanding results achieved with BOTOX® Cosmetic injections in men and women all over Houston, Pearland, Lake Jackson, and surrounding communities in South Houston. Contact Premier Plastic Surgery and our friendly staff will help you schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Hankins to discuss all the options available to you.
Botox® in Houston, TX
Concerned about visible signs of facial aging? Have you noticed more lines, facial wrinkles, and deep creases in your forehead? BOTOX® Cosmetic could be just what you need to look as though you’ve turned back time. Dr. Christopher Hankins is the medical director at Premier Plastic Surgery, where he administers all BOTOX® Cosmetic injections personally. His practice includes residents of Houston, Pearland, Lake Jackson, and the surrounding areas of South Houston.
What is BOTOX® Cosmetic?
As you may know, facial wrinkles are naturally occurring when you smile, squint, or laugh. The degree to which you have facial wrinkles can give you the appearance of being angry, tired, or sad.
BOTOX injections in the Houston area provide a dramatic improvement in the appearance of forehead lines, moderate to severe frown lines (corrugator), bunny lines (procerus), smile lines, and crow’s feet of the lateral angle or canthus of the eye.
The relaxation of the targeted facial muscle is accomplished through the use of an injectable substance made from a neurotoxin (botulinum toxin A). This substance is FDA-approved, safe, and highly effective in treating dynamic wrinkles and forehead furrows.
Benefits of BOTOX® Cosmetic
The benefits of Botox treatments include:
- Fast procedure
- Treats wrinkles, lines, and folds
- FDA-approved
- Administered by Dr. Hankins
- Minimal downtime
- Scarless procedure
Botox Before & Afters
BOTOX Case 1
BOTOX Case 2
How Does BOTOX® Cosmetic Differ from Xeomin®?
BOTOX® Cosmetic and Xeomin® are both neuromodulators. The two injectables can be used to treat the same types of wrinkles and they are, in reality, competitors of each other. BOTOX® Cosmetic is an Allergan® product and Xeomin® is a Merz Aesthetics® product.
The main difference between BOTOX® Cosmetic and Xeomin® is that Xeomin® contains just one ingredient: botulinum toxin A. We call this a “naked injectable,” which means it has no protein component. A benefit of a pure-form injectable is that the body may become less resistant to it. While not typical, you can develop antibodies to Botox® over time.
You don’t have to decide whether BOTOX® Cosmetic or Xeomin® is better for you – that’s the job of a professional. When you visit our office for your consultation Dr. Hankins will review the pros and cons of both and make a recommendation regarding what product is best for your unique goals.
Xeomin® vs. BOTOX® Cosmetic
BOTOX® Cosmetic and Xeomin® are similar products as they are both neuromodulators, meaning they temporarily relax the facial muscles that are the underlying cause of moderate to severe wrinkles. BOTOX® Cosmetic is a household name and the most common of all dermal fillers and injectables. BOTOX® Cosmetic contains additional ingredients that help the results to take place nearly immediately. On the contrary, that Xeomin® contains just one ingredient: botulinum toxin A.
It can be overwhelming to read about the different types of injectables and determine what product is best for your unique cosmetic goals. The differences between Xeomin® and BOTOX® treatment are evident to medical professionals, which is why you should take care to choose your injector based on experience and expertise. When you come in for an appointment with Dr. Hankins, we will discuss what product is best for your unique goals.
BOTOX Cosmetic® Quick Facts
- Type of injection: Neuromodulator
- Length of Treatment: Approximately 30 minutes
- Anesthesia: Topical, if needed
- Recovery: Minimal, minor swelling at injection site
- Expected Results: Some immediate, full results will be settled in about one week
- Longevity of Results: About 4 months
Frequently Asked Questions about Botox®
What age is best for starting Botox?
Patients of any age are welcome to try and may benefit from Botox. However, preventative Botox can preserve your youth for as long as possible, so patients in their 20s will benefit the most. It has been shown that the earlier Botox is started, the longer elasticity of the skin will persist with the passage of time.
Can you make Botox last longer?
Following the post-care instructions provided to you is the best way to preserve your results. You can discuss further assistive measures in your consultation. If one of the issues are wrinkles that are prompting the visit for the Botox injection, other treatment modalities, such as Secret RF, laser genesis, fillers or fat grafting can be used.
Can you feel the Botox procedure?
The Botox procedure is minimally invasive and will not cause severe pain to the patients. However, the injections may cause mild discomfort or a sensation of pressure.
Will I be able to stop Botox once I start?
There is no negative impact on your health by using Botox so long as clinical guidelines are followed. If a patient decides to end treatment, they will see their lines and wrinkles begin to return.
What is better than Botox?
No one injection or filler surpasses the rest indisputably—rather, each filler has its strengths and weaknesses. What might work best for one patient may not work for the other and vice versa. Understanding what is best for you requires consultation.
What age is too late for Botox?
Deep static wrinkles due to the action of the facial muscles will not respond as well as younger skin with better elasticity and shallower wrinkles, especially when the wrinkles are dynamic only in skin with greater elasticity.
What does your face look like right after Botox?
There are a series of injection points right after Botox that are visible that subside after several hours.
Can Botox lift jowls?
No.
Will people be able to tell that I’ve had Botox?
They may suspect that you have had Botox treatments if they have known you before and find that all of your dynamic wrinkles are gone.
Have you ever heard of glabellar lines? You’re probably more familiar with their common name, frown lines – the ones between your eyebrows that give your face a constant, angry look. Dr. Christopher Hankins can help you have a happy face by removing those lines.
It’s not necessary to have surgery in order to have fresh, rejuvenated skin. Consider the outstanding results achieved with BOTOX® Cosmetic injections in men and women all over Houston, Pearland, Lake Jackson, and surrounding communities in South Houston. Contact Premier Plastic Surgery and our friendly staff will help you schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Hankins to discuss all the options available to you.
