Mannerisms and expressions are what make us all unique – they’re unfortunately what make our wrinkles unique, too! We’ve known for a long time that expressions cause certain types of wrinkles to set in over time. Called dynamic wrinkles, they’re best treated with injectables called neurotoxins which can prevent and reverse these wrinkles by weakening the underlying muscles. However, this extremely popular treatment approach isn’t as easy as it seems – although you may be able to get results from places like your dentist’s office, that doesn’t make them great results. Paying attention to your natural mannerisms and expressions is what separates the good injectors from the best ones. Here’s what to know about your natural facial expressions and how they should play into your treatment plan with Botox and more.
Mannerisms and expressions are what make us all unique – they’re unfortunately what make our wrinkles unique, too! We’ve known for a long time that expressions cause certain types of wrinkles to set in over time. Called dynamic wrinkles, they’re best treated with injectables called neurotoxins which can prevent and reverse these wrinkles by weakening the underlying muscles. However, this extremely popular treatment approach isn’t as easy as it seems – although you may be able to get results from places like your dentist’s office, that doesn’t make them great results. Paying attention to your natural mannerisms and expressions is what separates the good injectors from the best ones. Here’s what to know about your natural facial expressions and how they should play into your treatment plan with Botox and more.
What Causes Dynamic Wrinkles?
Humans are naturally expressive beings – we use facial expressions to communicate just as much as we use our voices. In order to facilitate this process, we have many different facial muscles that move the brows, mouth, eyes, and much more. These muscles are connected to the skin, causing it to move as we raise our brows or smile. As we do this, the skin tends to crease. Done over the span of a lifetime, creasing can become permanent.
This tends to happen as the collagen underneath the skin wears down. Collagen is the protein in the skin that gives it support and structure – expressions and mannerisms can break down this supportive structure, allowing wrinkles to become “worn in” even when at a neutral expression. Some of the most common types of dynamic wrinkles are smile lines, crow’s feet, forehead lines, and frown lines which form as a result of smiling, squinting, raising your brows, and frowning respectively.
Botox: The Best Treatment for Dynamic Wrinkles
Botox and other neurotoxins remain the best way to treat dynamic wrinkles. Called a neuromodulator, it works by blocking chemical movement signals in the facial muscles. By targeting specific facial muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles, we can create a smoother look by preventing these expressions from creasing the skin. This can be both a restorative and preventive treatment, making it a vital part of an effective anti-aging regimen.
One of the best ways to use Botox is to combine it with other wrinkle treatments. While Botox can prevent further creasing of the skin and collagen, it can’t restore the damage already done. Treatments like microneedling can boost collagen growth and help “fill in” these creases while Botox prevents further damage from being done. Fillers can also be an invaluable way to provide some volume while wrinkles are prevented from further developing.
An Important Caveat for Botox Treatment
While Botox can smooth and relax wrinkles effectively, it’s always important to take a conservative approach to treatment. It’s easy for less experienced injectors to overdo it in the name of getting rid of wrinkles, and this can cause unnatural results. The important thing to remember is that each person has unique and one-of-a-kind mannerisms that we don’t want to get rid of – we simply want to reduce their appearance while still allowing for natural-looking expression.
The best Botox injectors are able to adapt your treatment plan to your unique expressions. They might play around with different brands, dosages, and dilutions to reduce the appearance of wrinkles while also letting you express naturally – that is, your Botox results should never prevent you from smiling or cause you to look frozen. For this reason, it’s important to select the most experienced and qualified injector possible.
Why Choose Reflections Center for Your Botox Treatment?
At Reflections Center for Cosmetic Medicine, we perform Botox treatments daily – and you’ll meet with only our cosmetic physicians who are medical doctors who perform only cosmetic medicine. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more skilled and knowledgeable provider of Botox in the greater New Jersey area and beyond. We offer an exclusive approach to Botox focused on preserving your unique characteristics and what makes you wonderful.
Botox at Reflections Center
Picking an experienced provider is one of the best things you can do for your Botox results. To meet with our award-winning team of cosmetic physicians and learn more about your options for dynamic wrinkles, contact our Bridgewater and Livingston, NJ locations by calling or filling out our online form.
