Botox is an FDA approved treatment that may help to reduce the appearance of frown lines and wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes. Botox, which is short for botulinum toxin, is a neurotoxic protein that, because of the bacterium it is derived from, causes mild paralysis in the muscles it is injected into. This paralysis prevents one from temporarily moving the muscles, reducing the activity in the area, which helps to firm the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.<\/p>\n

What Can Botox Be Used For?<\/h2>\n

Botox can be used to treat numerous issues beyond anti-aging purposes. While Botox is primarily used to treat the effects aging can have on our skin, including fine lines and wrinkles around our mouths, on our foreheads, and around our eyes, it can also be used to treat issues like headaches and migraines, overactive bladder symptoms, muscle stiffness\u2014particularly around your joints\u2014eye muscle issues, and neck pain. Botox is a safe alternative when certain medications and procedures aren\u2019t working to solve these issues.<\/p>\n

At Primary Care El Paso, we primarily use Botox as a form of anti-aging medicine. While aging is unavoidable, dealing with the effects of aging is not something you have to deal with because of advancements in medicine, technology, and procedures. We can help you look and feel your best with Botox. When administered, Botox can safely reduce muscle activity in areas where wrinkles are most prominent. This reduction in muscle activity reduces the number of times your skin moves, pulls or tightens in these areas, which is why wrinkles form in the first place.<\/p>\n

We safely administer Botox using injections. We start by numbing the area where we will be applying the injections so that once we do, it\u2019s less painful. No one likes injections, but with the right care beforehand, you\u2019ll hardly feel it. Plus, Botox has minimal recovery time, so you don\u2019t have to worry about taking too much time off from work just to get the procedure done. You\u2019ll be back on your feet and looking and feeling your best in no time.<\/p>\n

Is Botox Safe?<\/h2>\n

Yes! One of the biggest misconceptions about Botox is that it is unsafe. There have been numerous horror stories about Botox gone wrong that have left people permanently paralyzed and disfigured because of the procedure. But issues like these occur only when you go to someone who isn\u2019t certified or qualified to do the procedure or someone who sourced their Botox from a non-credible place. Sometimes, these unqualified individuals only want money and don\u2019t inject their patients with Botox at all, but rather use some other substance that causes a negative reaction. This is where the false rumors begin because while bad things can happen from botched Botox procedures, they only occur when you go to an unqualified, unprofessional, and unethical clinic and doctor. So, the answer is: Botox is completely safe when you go with a qualified and accredited doctor\/clinic.<\/p>\n

At Primary Care El Paso, we\u2019re board certified in anti-aging medicine and are qualified to administer Botox procedures. We had to earn this accreditation, in addition to our medical degrees and experience, in order to qualify for this kind of job. We are also members of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. As members of this association, we are held to higher standards and are expected to give a higher degree of care and respect to our patients. Because of this, you can guarantee that we will do a great job when giving you Botox.<\/p>\n

If you are concerned about whether or not Botox is for you, schedule an appointment with us so we can discuss it! We can take a look at your medical history, known allergies and irritants, family medical history, and any medical conditions you may have to determine if you are a good fit. If we think you are, we can schedule you to undergo Botox. And if we think Botox isn\u2019t for you based on these conditions, we can help you find other options in anti-aging medicine that may work best for you.<\/p>\n