Do you feel lost when it comes to understanding how much Botox you might need?
The truth is, the optimal amount of Botox for any patient can only be determined in consultation with a qualified injector. However, a basic understanding of how Botox works can help guide you in knowing approximately how much you may need.
Here are some helpful tips when researching your treatment options,
Choose your Injector wisely:
Look for an experienced injector with a trained aesthetic eye who knows the facial anatomy and how your facial muscles work. This is a MUST. A custom plan for your desired look will be determined.
Find Botox Priced by “Unit” vs an “Area”:
Choose an injector that charges by the unit, not by the area. Someone with a smaller or narrower face may need less Botox units as compared to someone with a fuller face or someone with stronger facial muscles. Gender and age are also factors. There is no “one size fits all” when it comes to Botox.
Definition of a “unit”: Botox targets dynamic wrinkles. These wrinkles are formed by repeated muscle movements that make our facial expressions. Botox works by temporarily blocking nerve signals to a specific muscle, thus preventing the wrinkle-making muscle from moving. It is not injected into each wrinkle. Botox is measured in “units” based on strength. This unit is unique to Botox; i.e. 10 units of Dysport does not equal 10 units of Botox. A unit is the amount of Botox it takes to block the nerve responsible for muscle contraction. This will depend on how strong your facial muscles are and the number of units necessary which is unique to you.
Get the recommended dose:
Whether or not it is your first treatment, getting the right dose to see your desired results is important. Attempting to save money by undertreating an area may likely be a waste of your time and money. For example, if you need 20 units for your frown lines, or“11’s”, getting half the dosage of 10 units will not make your frown lines look 50% better. 10 units will probably not make much of a visible difference with your frown lines and you will most likely come back for extra injections to fix the results. If your budget does not allow for the full dose, you are better off choosing treatment areas you can afford.
First-time Patients:
We like to inject our patients who are new to Botox with a conservative approach the first time around. The goal is to get as close as possible to the optimal amount of Botox without over-treating an area. It is better to come back for a touch-up than to receive too much! Our goal is to diminish wrinkles while still being able to make normal facial expressions, providing a natural look.
The chart below gives you a general range of Botox units needed to relax the muscles in specific areas:
Our Nurse Injectors are here daily. If you are interested in finding out how many units of Botox would be right for your face, contact Jill or Sarah at (952)922-2345 or by email.
Hello everyone! What a beautiful summer so far in Minnesota! Periwinkle blue skies, fluffy white clouds and summer energy in the air. As you sit out on your deck thinking…what would be a crisp, cool crunchy snack that would go perfectly with my cool glass of Rose'…I have it for you! Actually, my beautiful daughter Jenny came up with this recipe called " Endive Boats" for your enjoyment. Just wait til you bite into these. They are crisp, savory, sweet, and just like Jenny…they just make you smile when you look at them. And oh so healthy! This is perfection! ENDIVE BOATS (Click here to learn what Endive is)
2-3 Organic Endive Bulbs, trim end and separate the leaves into little "boats"
1 Orange, use half for juice, the other half to segment slices
1/8 Cup toasted walnuts, chopped
Herbed goat cheese (Will use about 1/4 cup or so)
1 tsp fresh chives, chopped
Orange Balsamic Reduction
3 TBSP Orange Juice
1 TBSP Honey
1/4 cup Good Balsamic Vinegar
DIRECTIONS:
Separate endive boats, smear inside of boat with herbed goat cheese, top with segments of orange, toasted walnuts and fresh chives.
MEANWHILE COMBINE INGREDIENTS FOR THE ORANGE REDUCTION.
Combine the ingredients and over stir over medium heat until reduced to a thick syrup like consistence (takes 7-10 minutes) drizzle over the top and serve.
Optional ingredients:
Use blue cheese instead of goat cheese, toasted pecans in pace of walnuts, drizzle honey instead of orange reduction.
Enjoy your safe healthy, body balanced summer! Warmly, Susie Ries
2-3 Organic Endive Bulbs, trim end and separate the leaves into little "boats"
1 Orange, use half for juice, the other half to segment slices
1/8 Cup toasted walnuts, chopped
Herbed goat cheese (Will use about 1/4 cup or so)
1 tsp fresh chives, chopped
Orange Balsamic Reduction
3 TBSP Orange Juice
1 TBSP Honey
1/4 cup Good Balsamic Vinegar
DIRECTIONS:
Separate endive boats, smear inside of boat with herbed goat cheese, top with segments of orange, toasted walnuts and fresh chives.
MEANWHILE COMBINE INGREDIENTS FOR THE ORANGE REDUCTION.
Combine the ingredients and over stir over medium heat until reduced to a thick syrup like consistence (takes 7-10 minutes) drizzle over the top and serve.
Optional ingredients:
Use blue cheese instead of goat cheese, toasted pecans in pace of walnuts, drizzle honey instead of orange reduction.
Have you been afraid of trying a “Green” drink? Green Energy by Nurish has made it simple for you.
We now offer individual servings of the Green Energy drink mix. This is a perfect way for you to sample this nutritious drink or keep a packet in your purse / gym bag for when you are on the go. Green Energy is a multi-nutrient blend that contains over 45 super nutrients and foods (not to mention countless vitamins and minerals), which if taken daily, will enrich your body with a natural and nutritional blast. This high octane, delicious greens blend will enrich your body with the nutrients and superfoods your body has been craving for. If you want to learn more about why you should take a Greens blend, click here.
If needles don’t make you weak in the knees, watch our Injection Specialist, Jill Porter, perform a botox treatment to get rid of her client’s fine lines and wrinkles.
Botox is a fantastic treatment to soften and prevent lines and wrinkles from forming. Botox can be used as part of a treatment plan when treating the face as a whole and is often combined with dermal fillers to give a non-surgical lift. This page answers common questions about Botox.
You can see our Nurse answer questions about Botox on the video below and watch a Botox Procedure to see how easy and comfortable we make it.
Once you try it, you will wonder why you waited so long!
If you still have questions about Botox, send an email! Jill or Sarah, our Nurses would be happy to hear from you.
