BUSTING MYTHS ON BOTOX

I feel like the word “Botox” is exciting and scary all at the same time. I mean, we’ve all seen people who’ve gotten WAY too much work done. In these instances, your first thought isn’t wondering why their doctor wouldn’t advise against this extensive work. We usually just observe the person we see and think “Oh my gosh! They’ve gotten WAY too much done. They don’t even look like a real person anymore!” which in turn veers us away from wanting the services done for ourselves. Whether they’re done by a professional who cares or not, this causes a stigma around the word “botox”.

I’ve actually gotten together with the amazing @katie_the_aesthetics_pa of @truetoyoumedspa and have some answers and insight for you all! So if you’ve ever been interested in getting botox done but were hesitant or had additional questions, I hope the rest of this post helps to provide you with some clarity and encourages you to give it a try!

Truths and Myths about Botox

Myth: Botox will make you look weird/different/overdone. 
Truth:  When Botox is injected by an experienced injector, it should not change the way you fundamentally look.  Instead, it should relax and soften the strength of your muscles that cause wrinkles.
Myth: If I start Botox early, I’ll ruin my face and will have to keep it up forever.
Truth:  Botox lasts approximately 3-4 months.  Once it wears off, everything goes back to normal, not worse than it was before.  You don’t necessarily have to continue with treatments.  However, most people want to.

Prevention:
Botox prevents the muscle from contracting as strongly as it would naturally.  This prevents the muscles from forming wrinkles in the skin over them.  Botox is actually best BEFORE you develop these wrinkles to keep them from appearing.

What age should I start worrying about my skin?
In my opinion, that’s a very individual question that differs from person to person.  Generally, I suggest starting Botox when the lines of your frown, forehead, or crow’s feet start bothering you.  I have patients in their 20s all the way up to 80s.  Botox is for everyone.

What is the process like?
The consultation, paperwork, and photos take more time than the procedure itself.  During the consultation, we talk about your goals, your concerns, and how much I think you’ll need to achieve your best result.  The actual treatment time is usually less than 10 minutes.  A very small needle is used, and I tell people the feeling is like a bee sting. (When I had mine done, I told Katie it actually feels similar to when you’re plucking your eyebrows. It feels similar to when you get one little hair and pull. A tiny sting and that’s it!!)

Pricing?
At True to You Medical Aesthetics, Botox is $10/unit.  The number of units differs from person to person depending on strength of muscles, goals and time between treatments.  But here are some typical amounts per area:
Between the brows: 15-20 units
Forehead: 8-12 units
Crow’s feet: 8-10 units per side

Exclusive Offer
True to You Medical Aesthetics would like to offer an exclusive deal to followers and readers of Krystal.  Mention Krystal and get $50 off your Botox treatment (of any treatment 20u or more) during the month of August 2019.

Now, I hope you all found that at least somewhat informative if you’ve been looking into getting botox done but wanted more answers. If you’re in the Temecula, Oceanside, or Fallbrook, I highly recommend going to see Katie at True To You Medical Aesthetics!! She’s so sweet and helpful and she doesn’t make you feel pressured at ALL. She gives you all the information you need and let’s you schedule an appointment that works for YOU.

I want to give a huge Thank You! to Katie as well, for answering all of my questions during my own appointment, no matter how silly they may have seemed. She made me feel comfortable and excited instead of worried and apprehensive. Overall, I had an amazing first experience and I can’t wait to go back for my next one! If you’ve been wanting to do it also, now is the time babes! This incredible deal she’s offered to you all is good for AUGUST 2019 so reach out and schedule your appointment to take advantage of the $50 off!