Botox ®

Pure Natural Younger Looking Skin with FY Med Spa Botox ®

Forever Young MedSpa has the most recent and advanced treatment of wrinkles, lines, and the aging face. BOTOX is a highly purified, naturally occurring protein which has the ability to precisely relax the muscles to which it is applied. This relaxation last for a number of months and then the treated muscles gradually return to their original condition. Call to schedule an appointment with Dr. Joette Gracia-Trujillo to see whether BOTOX Cosmetic is right for you!



BOTOX® Cosmetic Botulinum Toxin Type A

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  • What is Botox ?
    Botox is the brand name for Botulinum Toxin Type A. This is a protein made in the laboratory from the toxin of a bacterium called Clostridium Botulinum. The toxin is a potent poison. The protein is not.

    During the manufacturing process, the toxin is diluted, processed and purified. The resulting protein is absorbed completely by the muscles into which it is injected. The body does not absorb the protein and this is why Botox is so safe. Because it is not absorbed, Botox does not affect the body, only the muscles into which it is injected. After 3 to 6 months, Botox disappears from the body without leaving a trace.
  • What can Botox do ?
    Botox can soften the following wrinkles:
    • Vertical “11” lines between the eyebrows that appear when we frown
    • Horizontal lines on the forehead that appear when we raise our eyebrows in surprise
    • Filling in glabellar lines (“frown lines” or “11 lines”) between the eyebrowsthe horizontal “crow’s feet” lines next to our eyes that appear when we smile
  • Is that all that it can do ?
    No.

    As an expert in Botox injection, Dr. Gracia-Trujillo commonly uses certain advanced techniques. Dr. Gracia-Trujillo uses Botox to:

    contour the position of the eyebrows via strategically placed injections. In this way she can create a pleasing arch, even out asymmetric eyebrows or give a “chemical eyelift” – raising the eyebrows and opening up the eyes.

    soften the “bunny lines” that appear on the sides of the nose when, during a smile, one crinkles the nose.

    Botox is also effective in treating the following:
    • Flare of the nostrils
    • Droop of the tip of the nose in some people when they speak
    • “Gummy smile”
    • Vertical lip lines – “smoker’s lines”
    • Smooth out the wrinkly “orange peel” chin that some people get when they speak
  • How do I choose a good place to get Botox injection ?
    Botox injection is a medical procedure that requires the injector to have aesthetic training, skill and experience. As such, it should be performed in a physician’s office, under conditions of cleanliness by an experienced doctor. Prior to getting injections, you should inquire into the specialty and experience of the physician responsible for the facility. You should know how often the doctor is in. There are a great many medical spas in our area of Texas, some of which are run by non – physicians for a quick profit. Some of these are franchise chains in malls. Some of these kinds of places have very attractive prices. Fast, cheap Botox is like fast food. It can be bad for you. It is risky and can result in 3 months of uneven features, droopy eyes or worse. It’s not worth it.
  • How experienced is Dr. Gracia-Trujillo at Botox injection ?
    Dr. Gracia-Trujillo has been injecting Botox for years. She is a member of the Allergan’s Physician Network – the company that makes Botox . This is a select group of physicians who, due to their experience and knowledge in the aesthetic field are qualified on the best Botox and Juvederm injection techniques. Because her practice is exclusively devoted to non invasive aesthetic procedures and because she does ALL of the Botox injections herself, Dr. Gracia-Trujillo is one of the most experienced Botox experts in the Greater Houston area located in the heart of the Kingwood/Atascocita. She is also involved in developing and refining new Botox injection techniques and applications every year.
  • Is Botox safe ?
    Botox is one of the safest medications we know and it has the backing of the FDA. It is also one of the most tested and studied drugs in medicine. Millions of procedures have been performed worldwide and serious side effects are unheard of. In the United States alone, 3.5 million injections are performed each year. There are no long term or permanent side effects and this fact has been established through extensive research. Rare temporary side effects include: bruising, redness at the injection site, headache or flu-like symptoms. Injecting Botox into the wrong place can result in a temporary eyelid droop. Because Dr. Gracia-Trujillo is one of the most experienced Botox injectors in our area, these side effects are extremely rare at Forever Young MedSpa.
  • Am I going to be numb after Botox ?
    No. Botox weakens muscles temporarily, but has no effect on the nerves that control sensation.
  • My friend couldn’t move her face after she got Botox. Does that always happen ?
    Absolutely not!

    However it does mean that you should not get Botox from the person who injected your friend. Botox injection is a bit of an art, and the tough part is to make the patient look relaxed and younger without taking away their ability to make facial expressions. When Dr. Gracia-Trujillo performs each Botox procedure she always wants a natural result. The patient should be able to move their face. Their forehead should not look too tight. Their smile should be natural. Their eyebrows should not arch like Dr. Spock.

    The way to do it right is to always customize the dose of Botox to the individual. That means taking the time to watch them move their facial muscles and knowing where and how much to inject. This is something that Dr. Gracia-Trujillo has learned from experience and it is the reason why she is known as one of the best Botox injectors in the Houston/Kingwood/Atascocita area.
  • What happens during the treatment ?
    After a brief medical history and examination, ice is applied to the area that is going to be injected. This is important to prevent bruising and to make the injections completely painless. Then several quick injections are performed using an extremely small needle. The whole procedure takes less than a couple of minutes and really doesn’t hurt.

    Really – no pain.

    With experience, Dr. Gracia-Trujillo has refined his injection technique to the point where most patients barely feel it.
  • Does the Botox take effect right away and how long does it last ?
    No, you will usually start to feel the relaxation of the muscles injected with Botox the next day or the day after. Botox takes about a week to be maximally effective in most people. The effects last about 3 to 4 months. Some people who get regular Botox injections notice that they need smaller doses of Botox and that their Botox starts to last longer – up to 6 months.
  • Do my wrinkles get worse if I stop doing Botox ?
    Absolutely not. After Botox wears off, your face looks like it did before Botox. There is no loosening of the skin, no sagging due to Botox. Using Botox for a prolonged period of time does not cause sagging of the face due to atrophied muscles. On the contrary, prolonged use of Botox over several years is very common and actually results in visible softening of the wrinkles, even after the Botox has worn off. Whether this is due to a weakening of the muscles that cause the wrinkles or your body reprogramming itself to not make certain facial expressions when you want to communicate an emotion is unclear.
  • Who is a good candidate for Botox ?
    There is no evidence linking Botox with birth defects or infant damage. There is no reason to think that having Botox injections would expose the baby to harm. However, there is also no evidence to prove that Botox does not harm the baby. Therefore, we feel that the risks outweigh the benefits and do not administer Botox to patients who are pregnant or breast-feeding.