Botox in houston, tx
If you are looking for effective and noticeable answers to your wrinkles such as crow’s feet, forehead lines, and the vertical lines between your eyebrows, your search is over! Botox is the best treatment that exists to eliminate fine lines and wrinkles. Artavi Med Spa is proud to state that our Botox treatments are all performed by either our physician assistant or by Dr. Desai, a highly trained physician and one of the top injectors in Houston and the Houston Heights. This is to ensure the safety of our patients. Botox is a brand name for botulinum neurotoxin, a prescription medication used for the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles- and it works like magic!
Botox is hands down our most popular treatment at Artavi Med Spa in Houston, TX. It is the most effective, non-surgical approach to eliminate fine lines and wrinkles and Dr. Desai and her staff specialize in placing the Botox in such a way that our patients naturally look like they don’t have any lines or wrinkles (before and after photos below) without looking “done.”
If you do not have wrinkles, Botox is also a great way to prevent wrinkles from forming in the first place. If deeper lines or folds are a concern, fillers may be used in combination with Botox to give you the best results. At Artavi Med Spa Houston, we only use 100% pure, authentic Botox from Allergan in order to give our patients the full effect of the treatment and provide the quality and value they are paying for. Just see our before and after photos!
before and after botox for glabellar lines
Actual patient at Artavi Med Spa in Houston, TX. Before and after Botox to the glabella..
before and after botox for forehead Lines
Actual patient at Artavi Med Spa in Houston, TX. Before and after Botox to the forehead.
before and after botox for Crow's Feet Lines
Actual patient at Artavi Med Spa in Houston, TX. Before and after Botox to the crow’s feet.
If you are not sure Botox is right for you or how much it will cost for your concerns, you can set up a consultation with Dr. Desai where she will spend a full 45 minutes with you getting to know you and exactly what you are looking to treat. During the consultation, you will work together to come up with a treatment plan that fits your needs. Best of all, these consultations can occur virtually so that you can be seen even if you are not in Houston, TX at the time.
+ What is Botox?
Botox is a prescription medicine that is injected into the skin to treat dynamic wrinkles. Dynamic wrinkles are those that form when a muscle is contracted, for example wrinkles on the forehead that appear when the eyebrows are raised or crow’s feet that form when a person smiles widely.
+ How much does Botox cost?
We charge per unit of Botox. Our regular price when performed by the physician is $15/unit and for members it is 10% off the cost of the Botox. If the Botox is performed by our physician assistant, the regular price is $13.50/unit and for members it is 10% off. Typically a person will need on average about 10-20 units of Botox per area, however some may need more or less. We will be able to give a more accurate price during the consultation with Dr. Desai or the physician assistant during which she will learn which wrinkles bother you most, assess the strength of your muscles and the depth of the wrinkles. Our prices and membership information are listed under the "prices" tab on our website or you may also call our office in Houston for further information.
+ I dont want to look fake or frozen! How do I ensure that?
Dr. Desai prides herself on her natural-looking results and is against injecting too many units of Botox that could potentially make someone look "done" as that would also reflect on her work. She and her staff will sit and speak with you about the expected results you are looking for and they always say "I minimize how much I put in the first time because I can always go back and add more if I need to!" Keep in mind, Botox is also temporary and will fade away after 3-4 months, on average.
+ What else can Botox be used for?
Botox is a "magic" medication that can be used not only to erase fine lines and wrinkles from places such as the forehead, glabella, crow's feet/eyes, marionette lines and neck lines- but so much more! We use it to treat bruxism or teeth grinding, facial slimming to make more of a "V" shape to the face vs round or square, gummy smile (where too much of the gums show when smiling), Botox lip flip to make the appearance of a fuller lip without actual lip injections, under eye bulge for those who have a bulge under their eyes when they smile causing the eyes to look smaller and puffier than they are, and Botox can also be used to prevent scar formation! Visit our Instagram page for more of these before and after photos or give our office in Houston a call to set up a consultation to see how Botox can help you.
+ Is Botox safe?
Botox is an FDA approved medication used for the treatment of moderate to severe forehead, glabellar, and periorbital (crow’s feet) wrinkles. Botox is safe if performed by a trained medical professional. You should always ensure you are being seen and evaluated by a physician or physician assistant during or prior to the Botox administration. There are adverse effects with Botox as with any medication, however these adverse effects are minimal if the treatment is performed by a trained medical professional and if post treatment instructions are carefully followed.
+ How long does Botox last once injected?
Studies show varying ranges of efficacy but in general the effects of Botox tend to last 3-4 months. Depending on which muscles the Botox is injected into, these effects can last for a shorter or longer period of time. After the Botox wears off, your lines and wrinkles will come back again just as they were before the Botox.
+ I have a special event coming up. When should I receive Botox in time for my event?
We recommend you come in for your Botox procedure about one month before your event. The full effect of the Botox takes around two weeks. Coming in one month ahead of time will allow sufficient time for any touch ups required at the two week mark.
+ How long does a Botox treatment take?
This depends on what areas and how many areas you would like to be treated. Each Botox treatment area can generally take about 10 minutes. These can even be done during your lunch break from work as there is no down time post treatment and no one will even know you got injected!
+ When will I see results?
Results are not immediate. You will start to see some results about 5-7 days after injection and should expect to see the full effect of the Botox at 14 days. We recommend you wait until after the full 14 days for any touchups, and not before.
+ Does the Botox treatment hurt?
We use the smallest needles available and most patients do not require any numbing. If you experience discomfort, we provide different options to make the Botox treatment as comfortable as possible for you.
+ Are there any side effects?
Some side effects are expected with any time a needle is inserted into the skin- i.e. pain, swelling, bruising. More serious side effects can occur if the Botox treatment is performed by an inexperienced injector or if post treatment instructions are not carefully followed. These side effects can include a droopy eyelid or a droopy eyebrow. For these reasons and more, it is highly advised to seek a highly trained physician or nurse to perform Botox injections.