Botox Treatments in Chicago

Botox is a leading cosmetic procedure designed to alleviate the appearance of dynamic wrinkles and the common signs of aging – helping to refresh your facial features and deliver a smoother and more youthful appearance in one or more areas of your face.

Kovak Cosmetic Center has been recognized by Allergan, the manufacturer’s of Botox Cosmetic, as a Center of Excellence as well as Platinum Plus with Allergan’s Partner Privileges program. Dr. Kovak has been training other physician’s in the art of Botox Cosmetic for nearly twenty years.

Botox Treatments

Botox treatment is one of the most popular cosmetic treatments in the world; famed for its ability to reduce the signs of aging quickly and effectively in the majority of patients. In fact, in 2016, around 7 million Americans had type A botulinum toxin treatment, making it the top minimally-invasive cosmetic procedure in the USA, by a very large margin.

There are some very good reasons why Botox is such a popular treatment, undertaken by men and women from around the world. It’s highly effective ability to soften wrinkles, improve frown lines, and revitalize facial skin, is one of the best ways to combat a lifetime’s worth of facial contractions.

The right Botox treatment will alleviate the signs of years’ worth of damage from lifestyles choices, the effects of the environment, and muscle contractions. Your face will feel much smoother as the presence of wrinkles and lines are reduced, and a natural healthy appearance will return to your skin.

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BOTOX?

Many people are understandably skeptical about Botox at first, unsure of how much it can help to relieve the years of stress from their skin, or whether it’s safe to use. As with all cosmetic procedures, it can help to understand more about the treatment, how it can benefit your skin, and whether it’s suitable for you to use.

Botox (onobotulinumtoxinA) has been a part of many medical procedures for over 50 years, although it was discovered much earlier. The substance is comprised of bacteria, with its main function being to lower the activity in muscles by stopping the activity of nerves. While many people immediately associate Botox with anti-aging cosmetic treatment in Oakbrook, it’s actually used in a vast range of medical of different beneficial treatments, including:

Botox can be used to treat some of the conditions that arise when a person suffers from a nerve disorder, like a condition in the eye muscle.
Botox is a vital treatment to help prevent the onset of chronic migraines.
Botox can help in cases where a person is suffering from hyperhidrosis or cervical dystonia.

The uses for Botox are continuously developing, with innovative studies into the highly versatile product being undertaken on a regular basis to examine the true potential of one of the most well-known forms of cosmetic treatment in the world. As more and more benefits of Botox are discovered, the cosmetic uses and revolutionary treatments continue to develop, enhancing the field of cosmetic practices even further.

What Can Botox Help With?

Botox, whilst not a cure-all treatment, can help with a vast number of the common signs of aging. The cosmetic treatments involving the use of Botox are very diverse, helping to alleviate the signs of many common contour deficiencies and facial creases that have arisen due to lifestyle choices, such as smoking or increased sun exposure, and the varied signs of aging, that are different in every person.

The treatment can aid with the improved appearance of lines and wrinkles, as well as to helping contour the skin and reshape the appearance of your face. Some of the common reasons why many people use Botox, include:

Reducing dimpling on the chin
Help lifting the eye bag or eye brow
Improving the appearance of frown and smile lines
Reducing the appearance of forehead and nose lines
Shaping the jaw
Decreasing the prominence of mouth and neck lines
Help with nasal tip raising and flaring
Tightening of sagging and loose skin

IS BOTOX THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR ME?

Undertaking Botox Treatments in Chicago is a very personal decision, with many people choosing to have Botox treatment to improve the appearance of their skin and feel more confident in themselves. What holds some people back from having Botox treatment is the worry that the results won’t look natural, or natural movement in their face will be seriously limited. If the Botox treatment is performed correctly, then there will be no severe facial restriction and the results will look and feel very natural.

While Botox does restrict some movement in the face, it’s a restriction in the movement that is generally done unconsciously, like slight frowning, which can, overtime, contribute to the rapid appearance of skin aging and lines on the face. The end result of professional Botox treatment is much more natural than many people expect, and it is often very difficult to tell that a person has undergone any kind of Botox treatment. Your face will look very relaxed, healthy, and youthful.

HOW DOES BOTOX TREATMENT WORK?

Most Botox treatments in Chicago will start with identifying where the muscles that needed to be treated are; this is commonly achieved by the patient making different expressions. Once the physician has identified the areas, they will apply a cleanser to the area, and possibly an anesthetic if required.

The next step of the procedure is to inject the Botox into the marked areas on the face. The number of Botox injections depends on the patient, and the extent of treatment that they desire. Commonly, the area around the forehead and eyes are injected with Botox, and then any further areas at the patients request or physician’s suggestion.

After the Botox has been injected, pressure will likely need to be applied to the area, to help prevent the skin from bleeding and stop bruises from forming. Then, the patient will need to sit for a few minutes and relax. The whole process is much quicker than many would expect, normally not taking much longer than 10 minutes.

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What Symptoms Will I Experience After Botox Treatment?

As with most facial cosmetic treatments in Illinois, you will need to abide by the physician’s guidelines after treatment. It is also likely that you may experience a few minor symptoms shortly after the treatment has taken place; these are perfectly normal and subside quickly. Right after Botox treatment, you will be asked to:

Avoid exercise or any serious exertion.
Stay standing or sitting for up to four hours after the treatment.
Avoid certain medication like ibuprofen and aspirin.
Not over-tax the muscles in the immediate days after treatment.

These precautions can help the Botox treatment in Chicago to be more effective and stop bruising from occurring straight after the treatment. As well as bruising, there are some additional symptoms that you could experience, including:

A slight weakness in some areas of the face.
Directly after the treatment, or in the first few days, you could get a headache.
Nausea, lack of appetite, cough, fever, and other flu-like symptoms.
Redness and swelling around the treated area.

Some of the rarer symptoms that could occur after Botox treatment, include:

The development of an immunity to the effects of Botox – only when Botox is used on a very regular basis.
Trouble breathing in the instance of Botox treatment in the neck.
Difficult seeing, or problems with seeing normally in the instance of Botox treatment near the eyes.
Pain in the chest or prolonged illness.

There is a possibility that these symptoms may not appear straight away after Botox treatment, sometimes taking a few weeks to appear. If you do experience the very rare symptoms, then it is important to get into contact with your physician immediately.

How Long Does Botox Last?

After Botox treatment in Oakbrook, the change to your skin will likely become apparent after the first couple days, although it could take up to 10 days for you to really notice the difference. The quality of Botox treatment will largely depend on which clinic you visit. Not all Botox treatments are the same, as it is generally down to the practitioner to decide how much liquid to add to the Botox substance, normally it is between 2ml and 3ml.

Botox is a temporary adjustment to your appearance, so the results will eventually fade. The amount of time that the Botox will last differs from person to person, with a lot depending on how much Botox was initially used in the treatment. In some cases, the results could last as long as 6 months, and in other cases it could have faded after around 3 months. Slowly, as the activity in your muscles beings to increase, you will be able to notice the Botox wearing off.

Why Is the Kovak Cosmetic Center the Best Place to Go for Botox in Chicago?

If you’re considering having a Botox treatment to rejuvenate your skin and the muscles in your face, then we highly advise that you get into contact with our team at the Kovak Cosmetic Center. Our years of experience performing high-quality and highly effective cosmetic procedures in all areas of cosmetic skin care, mean that we have an exceptional level of expertise performing the vastly popular Botox procedure.

From the initial consultation with one of our expert physicians or plastic surgeons in Chicago, we will be by your side through the treatment, helping you to decide which treatments will be the most beneficial to you, and where Botox can deliver the best results. Over the years, we have had chance to meet countless people who have benefited from the confidence boost and skin revitalization that professionally performed Botox can provide.

An Excellent Service with the Latest Cosmetic Technology

We always stay ahead of the curve at the Kovak Cosmetic Center, ensuring that our patients not only have access to the latest and most advanced procedures in cosmetic practices, but that our clinics in Chicago are full equipped with the best and highest quality equipment to deliver the kind of results that we know our customers have grown to expect from the Kovak Cosmetic Center. When you visit the Kovak Cosmetic Center, you can always be certain that not only will you receive the warmest of welcomes, but you’ll be in a professional environment that truly caters to your needs and wellbeing.

If you would like more information about the Botox treatments available at the Kovak Cosmetic Center or learn more about the professional services that our team can provide, please don’t hesitate in giving the Kovak Cosmetic Center a call today.

“Let’s face it, being a twin mom of two-year-old toddlers is exhausting and my skin and face totally show my exhaustion. I saw Dr Kovak for a Botox treatment to help the deep setting wrinkles in my forehead and crow’s feet. Like always, it was an excellent experience and this simple procedure removed years and obvious lack of sleep from my face! I highly recommend their practice.”

Margaret G. | Patient since 2013

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