Botox® is the first and only FDA-approved treatment to temporarily make moderate to severe frown lines, crow's feet, and forehead lines look better in adults.

Daxxify® is also an FDA approved injectable substance which is designed to achieve muscle relaxation by blocking nerve signals. Daxxify® is unique because it is the only formulation that utilizes a novel peptide as a stabilizer and does not contain human or animal byproducts.

Botox® or Daxxify® treatments require minimal downtime, allowing a patient to return to their daily routine immediately after an injection. Botox® and Daxxify® create subtle results, allowing a patient to look like themselves, only with less noticeable facial lines.

Botox® & Daxxify® target one of the underlying causes of frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead lines - i.e. repeated muscle contractions due to smiling, frowning, squinting, and raising the eyebrows over the years. Dr. Latham or a Registered Nurse will inject these muscles with Botox® or Daxxify® to temporarily reduce muscle activity. Patients will begin to notice frown lines between the brows, crow’s feet lines and forehead lines looking smoother for a temporary amount of time.

Botox® & Daxxify® both consist of a protein derived from a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. This protein relaxes and softens dynamic wrinkles in the target area by ceasing muscle contractions. However, the body begins to break down the protein over a period of time. This breakdown process can vary from patient to patient. The timeline of the protein breakdown can be affected by various factors, including which area of the face received treatment, exercise of the treatment area, sun exposure, other environmental toxins and metabolic rate.

Botox® or Daxxify® treatments may or may not be the right answer for your esthetic goals. Also, it is important to note that Botox® or Daxxify® are not used as a treatments for sagging skin, but is ideal for dynamic wrinkles (the wrinkles made when contracting muscles).

Here is a general list of qualifications to receive Botox® or Daxxify® treatments:

-At least 18 years of age
-Physically healthy
-No skin disorders around the injection sites
-No history of neuromuscular disease
-No existing weakness in the targeted muscles
-No drooping eyelids or ptosis

Botox® starts working, with results typically appearing within 5 to 7 days. Depending on the severity of a patient's cosmetic concerns, lifestyle choices after treatment, and other factors, it may take 10 to 14 days to see the final results. With Daxxify®, patients can expect the initial results period to be cut in half. On average, Daxxify® results begin to show up around 2 to 3 days after treatment. The full effect of the Daxxify® treatment can take between 10 days and 2 weeks to develop.

Here is a general timeline of the process:

-Week 1 - Lines start to soften
-Week 2 - Full effects kick in
-Weeks 3-12 - Botox® or Daxxify® is slowly metabolizing
-Weeks 12-16 - Botox® or Daxxify® is wearing off, time to book your next appointment

While the effects of Botox® or Daxxify® will not last forever, patients can make efforts to maintain the effects for as long as possible. Some patients also schedule follow-up injections a few weeks after the initial treatment to prolong the positive effects. Incorporating the following tips can optimize the results of Botox® or Daxxify® treatments:

-Avoid facial strain
-Minimize Sun exposure
-Stay hydrated
-Reduce stress
-Switch to low-intensity workouts
-Refrain from smoking
-Practice quality skincare

Combining Botox® or Daxxify® with Dermal Fillers can address the most commonly occurring facial esthetic issues. Botox® or Daxxify® are ideally used to selectively relax the facial muscles associated with unwanted wrinkles and lines, while Dermal Fillers are used to augment areas lacking volume, usually the cheeks and lips. Utilizing both procedures can create a significantly more youthful and rejuvenated appearance.

Typically, no, Botox® or Daxxify® injections do not hurt. However, Botox® and Daxxify® needles are about the same size used for insulin injections. Most often, the sensation of a Botox® or Daxxify® injection is comparable to the pinch felt when plucking an eyebrow hair or similar to a short bee sting. Most patients don’t report feeling pain from a Botox® or Daxxify® injection. Please note that each patient's level of pain tolerance is different, and this treatment is still an injection. Any discomfort felt can be reduced by using an ice pack or a topical numbing cream if needed.

Botox® and Daxxify® are technique-sensitive treatments, which deliver natural-looking results in most patients. Meaning a patient will still look like themselves — only with less noticeable frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead lines. Botox® or Daxxify® treatments enhance the natural look of a patient's skin with subtle effects. They should not interfere with a patient's muscle movement or normal facial expressions. This means that people may compliment you on your smooth skin and renewed radiance, but they won’t know you had a Botox® or Daxxify® treatment!

No, a number of men utilize Botox® and Daxxify® treatments for facial esthetics, which can boost self-confidence. Additionally, Botox® and Daxxify® treatments are not contraindicated or less effective in men, so it is not true that only women can receive Botox® or Daxxify® treatments. However, anatomic differences, i.e. skull size, higher hairlines, facial muscle thickness, and other factors may slightly increase male patients’ dose requirements.

No, it’s not advisable to use both Botox® and Daxxify® at the same time or within less than 3 months of each other. This combination could lead to serious side effects.