Oakland Botox Services at Refine Anti-Aging

A Shot of Relief from Wrinkles

Botox is the most popular minimally invasive cosmetic procedure available today, and has been on the market the longest — FDA approved since 2002. Botox relaxes facial muscles and will smooth your stubborn lines and wrinkles to give you a refreshed, rejuvenated appearance that can take years off your face. Refine Anti-Aging and Aesthetics strives to deliver the best Botox Oakland has to offer and is dedicated to providing you with safe, effective, and expert services.

What is Botox?

A Dynamic Treatment

Botox is an injectable treatment that uses a serum to relax the specific muscles in your face that cause dynamic wrinkles. As we age, our facial muscles tend to get in a bit of a rut.

They make the same motions over and over again using the same muscles, which crease the skin above them like repeatedly folding a piece of paper. Doctors call these dynamic wrinkles because the dynamic motions of the muscles below the skin cause them. By forcing those muscles to just chill for a few months, Botox gives your skin time to recover, reducing and eliminating fine lines and wrinkles.

What are the Benefits of Botox injections?

You’ll see some amazing benefits from Botox

The results take effect in seven to ten days and last for about three or four months. The procedure is minimally invasive and relatively painless, takes less than ten minutes, and there is no downtime after the procedure — you can immediately go about your regular activities. While the benefits are great, you should keep in mind that you will need to repeat treatments every three to four months to maintain the results.

Am I a good Candidate for Botox?

Beauty for all

Unlike cosmetic surgery, which can be hard on the body, injections like Botox are considered safe for almost all adults who want to reduce dynamic wrinkles. If you are allergic to Botox, its ingredients, or other botulinum toxin treatments, you should avoid Botox. You should also not use Botox if pregnant or breastfeeding. During your consultation, Dr. Vasanwala will go over your medical history to make sure that you are a good candidate for Botox.

Your Botox Procedure

The Treatment Process

Botox treatments are quick, easy, and relatively painless, and the FDA approves them to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Botox injections are placed directly into the muscle with a very fine needle. This injection will block out muscle contractions in a small area, which can get rid of wrinkles and give you smoother skin.

We also use the best Botox syringe called UNITOX, which is FDA-approved for Botox. It precisely delivers Botox without waste, and you can rest assured that the Botox you pay for will all go into your face and not the dead space of the needle. This needle may be more expensive than others, but Dr. Vasanwala cares about using the best products so that you get the best results.

Botox Recovery

Go Tox

Botox is a safe, fast, FDA-approved procedure with little to no downtime for most patients. You may experience some mild discomfort or swelling at the injection site, but it tends to resolve itself soon after treatment. Other than that, our Oakland Botox patients can return to most normal activities immediately after treatment. The only restriction is to avoid rubbing the treatment area for 24 hours after your injection, as it could cause the Botox to move with the pressure. Other than that, you’re good to Bo and go!

Botox Results

Smooth and Beautiful

You’ll start to notice your results coming in around seven to ten days after your injection. Your wrinkles will look a little softer and less creased than they were before. As the muscles relax and the skin rests, your wrinkles will fade away for the next three to four months. Touch-up treatments on a regular schedule can preserve these results over time.

Schedule your Oakland Botox consultation with Dr. Vasanwala today!

The Benefits of Refine Anti-Aging and Aesthetics

When you come to us, you will meet with a highly trained physician who is board-certified in internal medicine, as well as board-certified and fellowship-trained in anti-aging, regenerative, and functional medicine. Dr. Reshma Vasanwala has practiced medicine for 20 years and is passionate about optimizing your health inside and out.

She cares about helping her patients change how they age and helping them achieve their best skin and health goals. When you come for your Botox treatment, you will be in expert hands. Ready to look refreshed and years younger? Consider Refine Anti-Aging Medicine and Aesthetics. We would love to see you for your next Botox treatment and other cosmetic services. You can call (510) 462-2662 or schedule online. We have evening and weekend appointments!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will it hurt?

Dr. Vasanwala uses the best injection procedures with decades of medical experience. She knows how to precisely deliver Botox exactly where you want it with minimal discomfort. You may feel a little numbness after the injection, but it usually resolves itself shortly after the treatment.

What are the risks?

All treatments have some risks, but going to an experienced provider like Dr. Vasanwala at Refine Anti-Aging is the best way to protect yourself from those risks. For Botox, the most common risks are pain, swelling, or bruising at the injection site, headache, or flu-like symptoms. Dr. Vasanwala will review your medical history and allergy history before the injection to ensure you are healthy enough for treatment.

Are there complementary procedures to Botox?

Yes! Dr. Vasanwala is an artist at heart, and an artist knows it takes the right supplies to make a masterpiece! As far as injectables go, Dr. Vasanwala offers Botox and Juvéderm dermal filler injections. Juvéderm fillers add volume and reduce wrinkles, with instantaneous results. She also uses Vivace RF microneedling to improve skin clarity, tighten skin, boost collagen production, and reduce wrinkles and fine lines. In some cases, she uses a combination of these treatments to make sure you look like the work of art you are.

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