Modern advancements offer people many ways to combat the visible signs of aging. The range of possibilities is nearly endless, from supermarket skin care products to injectable treatments like Botox®. The latter treatment is touted as an effective and minimally invasive option that can produce visible results that far surpass an at-home regimen. Here are three reasons you may want to consider it.

What Are the Benefits of Botox?

1. Quick Results

It can be tricky and time-consuming to experiment with various creams and serums in an effort to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Many purport to produce visible results, but Botox actually lives up to expectations by generating fast results. 

The procedure itself takes no more than 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the treatment area, and requires little to no downtime. You can expect to see demonstrable results within several days to two weeks. 

2. More Youthful Appearance

Botox works by immobilizing the very muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles, those pesky creases that form in the face over time in response to everyday actions like laughing, smiling, and frowning. As people age, the collagen that keeps skin plump and smooth diminishes naturally. The tension that develops in the face whenever you make an expression can further affect the collagen’s integrity, leaving your face vulnerable to developing wrinkles. 

Those lines show up the most whenever you move your face. Botox works by freezing those muscles, so your skin looks and feels smoother and more youthful.

3. Natural Looks

Plastic surgeons administer Botox in small doses to ensure the most natural possible appearance. It's only strategically applied to those muscles concentrated in the targeted treatment area. 

The beauty of this treatment is that it doesn’t force your skin to move in a specific direction like many other surgical procedures. A skilled practitioner can produce results as subtle or pronounced as you prefer, but even more significant results are achieved over time for a more natural finish.

If you want to learn whether Botox is right for you, visit Dakota Plastic Surgery. Serving patients throughout South Dakota, Minnesota, and North Dakota, Dr. Sanjay Mukerji is a board-certified plastic surgeon who takes a personalized approach to each and every patient. Whether you're interested in facial plastic surgery, liposuction, breast augmentation, or another solution to help you feel your best, you can trust Dr. Mukerji to make your vision a reality. Visit the website to learn more, or call (605) 725-5030 to schedule an appointment.