When many people hear the word “botox,” images of duck lips, faces with a lack of expression, and other horror stories often come to mind. But Dr. Daniel Barker strives to make botox just one part of a person’s beauty and wellness routine. Dr. Barker is a skilled injector with an extensive background in facial anatomy, which enables him to avoid the “frozen” face often thought of with botox.
Botox has been around for decades, and at Wabi Sabi, we strive to incorporate the old benefits of botox with a newer focus on helping people look natural, while diminishing the signs of aging. Botox is a fairly quick injection process. Once you have a consultation with Dr. Barker, he will make a plan to determine which areas of your face should be treated with botox injections. Some of the most common facial areas are the forehead, around the eyes, lip line, and chin. It has also been proven to help people who suffer from migraines or tension headaches.
Botox works by relaxing the muscles that cause deep wrinkles in your face. It is different from fillers because it doesn’t add volume to your face. Results of botox are typically seen within a week, and the results last approximately 3-4 months. Botox is beneficial because it treats existing wrinkles AND has been shown to delay new wrinkles through regular treatments. Immediately after injections, you may experience redness or swelling, but it often fades fairly quickly.
The biggest benefit of botox is that it works with your facial anatomy to enhance your natural beauty. Patients who have botox often say that they feel lifted and refreshed! There is no pressure to achieve a “frozen” look. Dr. Barker can start with a fewer number of injections and a small amount of botox and add more next time, if needed, to achieve the overall look you desire.
If you are interested in meeting with Dr. Barker to find out more about how botox could work to enhance your natural beauty and slow down the signs of aging, please contact the office to schedule a consultation.