BOTOX® in San Diego, CA
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Contact UsWhat is BOTOX?
Anytime you look at your face in a mirror, are you distressed about wrinkles and creases on your forehead and around your eyes? Frequently called dynamic lines, these skin concerns occur due to repetitive facial expressions, including squinting, frowning, and smiling. As women and men become more mature, these wrinkles and lines ultimately become more pronounced and can make them appear tired. With the use of BOTOX Cosmetic, it is now possible to temporarily minimize the formation of moderate to severe forehead creases, Crow's feet, and frown lines. BOTOX functions to temporarily block the facial muscles that cause those contractions, allowing the overlying skin to recover on its own. At Fontaine MD, our team is proud to offer BOTOX wrinkle relaxer treatments as a nonsurgical aesthetic option to help patients obtain a younger-looking, refreshed outcome. Our team invites you to get in touch with our facility in San Diego, CA, to further explore wrinkle relaxer treatments!
What Are the Benefits of BOTOX?
BOTOX can help you revitalize, refresh, and rejuvenate your look with a variety of excellent benefits, including:
- Smoothing lines and wrinkles
- Working to prevent new lines and wrinkles from forming
- Offering fast results
- More cost-effective than plastic surgery
- Treatments are quick
- Proven record of safety and efficacy
- No surgery or scarring
- No downtime
Do I qualify for BOTOX?
Individuals who desire a nonsurgical option to relax frown lines, Crow's feet, or forehead wrinkles may be excellent candidates for BOTOX services at Fontaine MD. These treatments can be a great aesthetic option if you are bothered by noticeable "11" lines between the eyes (glabellar lines) that give you a fatigued or older facial appearance. Recently, BOTOX Cosmetic has gained favor with younger populations, as well. Though younger adults between the ages of 20 – 30 may not yet notice the signs of aging, BOTOX may be utilized as a preventive treatment to fend off the natural process of aging by temporarily minimizing or delaying the proliferation of age-related lines.
How are wrinkles treated?
As we age, we develop wrinkles due to various factors, including skin laxity from loss of collagen and elastin, loss of the underlying supporting tissue, including bone and fat, recurrent facial expressions, sun damage, smoking, and poor hydration. At Fontaine MD, we have a variety of treatment options to treat wrinkles, also known as rhytides. We use neuromodulators such as BOTOX to decrease facial muscle contractions that are causing wrinkles. We also use fillers to restore lost volume and lasers and radiofrequency to remove fine lines and wrinkles. Learn more about your treatment options by clicking on the following links:
What Should I Expect Following BOTOX or Dysport Injections?
After your BOTOX injections, you can go about your typical schedule; however, you will need to avoid overexertion for at least a day. For the first several days, you will want to refrain from touching your face, as this has a chance to distribute the formula to different areas unintentionally. The treatment sites may be flushed, swollen, or bruised, but these effects should fade in a few days or less. Based on if you got BOTOX, your new appearance could take a few days to be seen. Many patients enjoy outcomes that last as long as four months, but the precise length of your results could differ slightly based on the type and amount of relaxer used. Before you leave, your practitioner will give you comprehensive aftercare tips and discuss when to arrange follow-up injections.
BOTOX FAQ
What is BOTOX?
BOTOX is a neuromodulator with injectable medications that temporarily paralyze specific muscles, leading to benefits such as fewer wrinkles. While it can treat other conditions, BOTOX is best known for reducing moderate to severe crow’s feet and frown lines in adults.
Will my results look natural?
BOTOX treatments provided by Dr. Fontaine usually look very natural. The result is a more relaxed and rejuvenated look. These procedures may give you a more youthful, rested appearance. If you’re concerned about overly dramatic results, a smaller dose can be used initially and adjusted with further treatments, as needed.
Does BOTOX hurt?
BOTOX is injected with tiny needles. Most people experience only mild and brief discomfort. If you’re concerned about pain, you may take a pain reliever, such as Tylenol, beforehand. Avoid any medication that thins the blood, such as aspirin or ibuprofen, which can increase the risk of bruising. Ice can be applied during the procedure as well if needed.
How long do BOTOX injections last?
Once injected, this product gradually begins working. Results may start to appear within 48 hours, with full results noticeable within a week or two. While results vary based on a variety of factors, results for BOTOX usually last about three months.
How many injections will I need?
Your ideal number of injections depends on factors such as your treatment goals and the current state of your skin, and the number of muscles you have that are creating the wrinkles. Before your treatment, Dr. Fontaine discusses the specifics with you and recommends a treatment plan. Each patient is treated individually and given the amount they need to achieve the best results. *Individual results may vary.
Fontaine MD Reviews
Dr Fontaine and his entire staff are fantastic to work with. Everyone is helpful, respects your time but you’re never rushed either. They’re thorough too. My husband and I both see Dr Fontaine and I saw Megan today for Botox. She’s amazing!
Okay so I have been doing Botox and fillers for years. I have never considered doing fillers for my under eyes as I was always nervous to. But naturally with age things have started to droop. Finally I decided to bite the bullet and go in for a consultation. I met nurse Sam and after a detailed consultation I felt enough confidence to jump forward with the treatment. Sam made the entire experience fun, comfortable and educational. Not to mention the results are EXCEPTIONAL. I was afraid of looking fake or overfilled which Sam ensured me that I would not and that I would only look refreshed. Everything she said from the start to finish of what I should expect was on point! Her skill level of technique was so advanced and she made the treatment easy. I couldn’t be happier with my results and my overall experience. Sam isn’t just a nurse, she becomes your friend who will make you look and feel your best. Can’t wait for her to treat me again.
Dr. Fontaine has been amazing! I have seen several similar doctors in his field prior to seeing Dr. Fontaine, he is by far the best. I highly recommend Dr. Fontaine and his staff is also very professional and knowledgeable. Two Thumbs Up!!
I cannot say enough amazing things about this place. Doctor Fontaine and the other amazing staff create the most welcoming, comfortable environment. They truly care about you and the results of their patients. Will forever recommend this place to anyone.
Okay so I have been doing Botox and fillers for years. I have never considered doing fillers for my under eyes as I was always nervous to. But naturally with age things have started to droop. Finally I decided to bite the bullet and go in for a consultation. I met nurse Sam and after a detailed consultation I felt enough confidence to jump forward with the treatment. Sam made the entire experience fun, comfortable and educational. Not to mention the results are EXCEPTIONAL. I was afraid of looking fake or overfilled which Sam ensured me that I would not and that I would only look refreshed. Everything she said from the start to finish of what I should expect was on point! Her skill level of technique was so advanced and she made the treatment easy. I couldn’t be happier with my results and my overall experience. Sam isn’t just a nurse, she becomes your friend who will make you look and feel your best. Can’t wait for her to treat me again.
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Years of smiling, laughing, expressing yourself, or sun exposure can lead to more lines on your face than you’d like. BOTOX from Fontaine MD Aesthetics and Anti-Aging Medicine in San Diego, CA, provide a minimally invasive way to diminish these effects without the need for surgery or downtime. If you have noticeable fine lines and wrinkles on your face, contact Fontaine MD Aesthetics and Anti-Aging Medicine today to schedule a consultation. Our team in San Diego, CA, is pleased to offer BOTOX treatments to women and men.
