Murphy Botox

Yes. Botox is completely safe when it’s administered by Dr. Jason Larsen at Parkside Dental. Many people think that Botox is unsafe because it’s derived from botulinum toxin, which is one of the most toxic substances known to man.
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However, Botox is treated and processed to ensure that it’s completely safe. Serious side effects or reactions are extraordinarily rare, especially when Botox is administered by a qualified and certified doctor like Dr. Jason Larsen.
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If you’re worried about the safety of Botox, contact us for a consultation. You can discuss your concerns in more detail with Dr. Larsen during your appointment to ensure your peace of mind during your next treatment at Parkside Dental.

Botox works by using a special form of botulinum toxin that can selectively paralyze the nerves of your face. When you’re injected with Botox, the muscles near the injection site will stop responding to nerve signals, since the Botox product blocks these signals.
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In turn, the muscles of the face begin to relax. This smooths out fine lines and wrinkles, and results in smoother skin and a more youthful appearance.
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Botox can be used almost anywhere on the face. Most people use it to treat forehead wrinkles and other issues on the upper third of the face, as well as for crow’s feet, “smoker’s lines” around the mouth, and for laugh lines.
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Each patient is different, so during your consultation, Dr. Larsen will discuss your preferences and assess your face to determine the best injection sites where Botox will have the best results.

Botox doesn’t cause immediate changes in most patients. It will usually take about 2 weeks for you to notice the full results of your Botox treatment, though you may notice some changes in just 3-7 days.

In most cases, the effects of Botox will last somewhere between 3-4 months, but this can vary depending on the patient. Botox lasts longer for some people than others. To maintain a youthful appearance, most patients choose to get treatments at Parkside Dental every 3-4 months, but your own appointment interval is completely up to you.
 
One of the benefits of getting Botox at Parkside Dental is that, twice a year, you can get Botox along with your routine six-month cleaning and oral exam. You don’t have to book another appointment or drive across town. Dr. Larsen can simply perform your injections after your normal teeth cleaning, enhancing your convenience and saving you both time and money.