Botox in Sarasota

Botox in Sarasota helps reduce signs of aging and restore confidence.

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Effortless Anti-Aging with Botox

Say goodbye to frown lines and wrinkles and refresh your appearance with popular, safe, and highly effective Botox in Sarasota. This simple, proven injectable treatment refreshes your appearance and slows or turns back the aging process.

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What is Botox?

Botox is an FDA-approved substance that is designed to be injected into the muscles of the face that are causing wrinkles. Botox is made from a low, safe dose of a purified protein called botulinum toxin. This substance temporarily forces the key muscles to relax, which smoothes away lines and wrinkles and achieves a youthful, smooth appearance.

Patients who are younger and want to avoid wrinkles from appearing in the first place use Botox as a preventative treatment, stopping the muscles from contracting earlier on in the aging process to ward off wrinkles forming. Meanwhile, older patients use Botox to turn back the clock on wrinkles they are already seeing.

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Who is a Candidate for Botox?

Most individuals who would like to reverse or prevent wrinkles and lines are candidates for Botox in Sarasota. In general, candidates should meet the following requirements:

Are over 18 years old
Are physically healthy
Do not have a skin infection or outbreak in the treatment area
Are not pregnant
Are not allergic to the ingredients of Botox
Do not have a history of neuromuscular diseases

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What are the Benefits of Botox?

At Holcomb - Kreithen Plastic Surgery & Medspa + Med Spa, we understand the importance of looking and feeling your best. Botox is one of the most trusted and widely-used cosmetic treatments for achieving a more youthful, refreshed appearance. Here’s why clients love Botox and why it continues to be a go-to solution for non-surgical facial rejuvenation:

smooth out fine lines and wrinkles
prevent future wrinkles
quick, convenient treatments
safe and proven results
boost in confidence
versatility beyond aesthetics

Patient Testimonials

Dr. Holcomb is the only one I let do my Botox. I have a short forehead, which can be difficult to do with an untrained provider. The entire office is professional and polite. Wo...

Dr Kreithen has been doing my Botox for about five years, I would never ever consider going to see another doctor. He is masterful at what he does! Always uses only a limited am...

Dr. Kreithen is amazing. I saw him for Botox and he did a great job. He is an artist with the needles so I felt no pain. I had no bruising and all my wrinkles were blurred away....

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How Does Botox Work?

Botox injections target specific muscles that hold wrinkles in place. When you make facial expressions, including laughing, smiling, yawning, frowning, wrinkling your brow in concentration, squinting in the sun, or any other facial motions, the muscles under the skin contract. These muscles are repeated every day, many times a day. As the aging process continues, the muscles begin to stay in the contracted position. This is how wrinkles form.

Botox injections into these muscles force these muscles to relax completely, leaving the skin smooth and free of wrinkles. When it is used as a preventative treatment, the muscles are unable to contract as much earlier in the aging process, causing fewer wrinkles to form at all.

How Many Units Will I Need?

The number of units needed depends on your facial anatomy, muscle strength, the depth of existing lines, and whether you have received BOTOX before. Men typically require more units than women in each area, owing to greater facial muscle mass and denser tissue. The ranges below represent typical starting points. A provider at Holcomb - Kreithen Plastic Surgery & Medspa & Medspa will assess your specific anatomy and goals during a personalized consultation before making any treatment recommendations.

Treatment Area	Typical Unit Range
Forehead lines	10-30 units
Glabella (11s / frown lines)	10-25 units
Crow's feet	5-15 units per side
Bunny lines (nose)	5-10 units
Lip flip	2-6 units
Brow lift	2-5 units per side
Chin (dimpling / texture)	2-6 units
Gummy smile	2-4 units
Platysmal bands (neck)	20-50 units

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Botox Treatment Areas

Botox can be used in a range of areas to smooth wrinkles and fine lines, achieving a smooth, attractively youthful appearance. Treatment areas include the following:

Frown lines on the forehead
The “11s” between the eyes
Crow’s feet and the area around the eyes
Above the eyebrows
Marionette lines from the mouth to the chin
Bunny lines around the nose
Lip lines
A downturned mouth
Nasolabial wrinkles from the chin to the corners of the mouth
Dimpled chin
A gummy smile
Platysmal bands around the neck

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Why Choose Holcomb - Kreithen Plastic Surgery & Medspa and Medspa for Botox in Sarasota?

Botox injections must be performed with the utmost precision and artistry to ensure that no patient’s results look “frozen,” but instead simply achieve a desirable, youthful, fresh appearance.

Dr. Holcomb and Dr. Kreithen have a combined 40 years of experience as board-certified plastic surgeons, making them trusted authorities in the field.

At Holcomb - Kreithen Plastic Surgery & Medspa and Medspa, your treatments are the very best available, provided in a high-end, welcoming environment where your rejuvenation is performed with a level of expertise that ensures your results are natural-looking and appealing. Call for a consultation for Botox in Sarasota at Holcomb - Kreithen Plastic Surgery & Medspa and Medspa today.

Meet Your Surgeons 85 Years of Combined Experience

J. David Holcomb, MD Face, Nose & Laser Surgery

J. David Holcomb, MD is a double board-certified Facial Plastic and Cosmetic Laser Surgeon (American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Board of Otolaryngology) who has practiced in Sarasota since 2000. His expertise includes advanced procedures such as rhinoplasty and laser resurfacing, and he has participated in groundbreaking clinical research trials (principal investigator in several helium plasma dermal resurfacing studies and BLESS II Letybo neurotoxin non-inferiority study).

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Joshua C. Kreithen, MD Breast & Body Surgery

Joshua C. Kreithen, MD is an Aesthetic Breast & Contouring Body Specialist who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Kreithen has practiced in Sarasota, Florida since 2004.

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Marc J. Salzman, MD Face, Breast & Body Surgery

Marc J. Salzman, MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience in face and body procedures. A recognized educator and innovator, he's known for advancing techniques and contributing to FDA studies on breast implants.

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Recovery and Results

After a Botox treatment, the recovery period is quite minimal. Patients can return to their usual activities immediately after treatment–no downtime is required. There may be redness or small red bumps once the treatment is complete, but these usually disappear after about an hour.

Wait for a day or two before massaging the area, drinking alcohol, or exercising heavily. Your results will appear within two days or a week after your first Botox treatment. If you’ve had Botox before, you will see your results within a day of your treatment. Your Botox results will last for 3-4 months.

How to Make Your BOTOX Last Longer

A few consistent habits can extend each treatment cycle and keep results looking their best between appointments.

Remain upright for at least four hours after your appointment and avoid lying down or bending forward during that window
Do not touch, rub, or massage the treated area for 24 hours after injections
Skip strenuous exercise, saunas, steam rooms, and prolonged heat exposure for 24 to 48 hours
Apply a broad-spectrum SPF daily to protect the skin from sun exposure, which can accelerate the breakdown of collagen and muscle function over time
Schedule your next appointment at the three-to-four month mark rather than waiting for full muscle movement to return, which keeps results more consistent cycle over cycle
Limit alcohol in the hours immediately following your treatment to reduce swelling and bruising at the injection sites

What is the Cost of Botox in Sarasota?

Botox is priced by the number of units that are required during your treatment. The cost of Botox varies depending on the amount needed to achieve your aesthetic goals and the number of areas you have treated. Every patient’s facial structure and needs are different.

Botox vs Dysport

Botox and Dysport are similar injectable treatments, both designed to achieve the same results. While it is based on the same substance as Botox (botulinum toxin), Dysport has a slightly different formulation than Botox. Dysport is thinner and spreads more quickly.

Dysport is a good choice for larger areas, such as the forehead, and it allows more range of motion than Botox. Dysport is also a popular option for patients who have built up a resistance to Botox treatments and need an alternative to continue to maintain their smooth, youthful skin.

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Medical Purposes

In addition to its popular cosmetic use, Botox is used for medical purposes and can successfully treat several conditions.

Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, can be treated with Botox injections that stop the nerves from signaling the sweat glands to overproduce sweat.

TMJ

TMJ sufferers can have Botox injections to relax the muscles that clench, effectively decreasing pain for 90% of patients.

Migraines

Botox is injected into areas of the head and neck to relax the muscles that are causing migraine headaches, effectively treating patients who suffer from migraines.

BOTOX by the Numbers

BOTOX is the most performed minimally invasive cosmetic procedure in the United States, with several million treatments carried out annually, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. FDA-approved for cosmetic use since 2002, it has one of the most extensively documented clinical records of any injectable treatment. ASPS data confirms that results typically last three to four months, which is why most patients return on a quarterly schedule to maintain their outcome. At Holcomb - Kreithen Plastic Surgery & Medspa, BOTOX treatments are overseen by a team with 85 years of combined surgical experience in a QUAD A-certified outpatient facility, with precision and patient safety built into every appointment.

BotoxFrequently Asked Questions

Who is not a candidate for Botox?

Patients who are pregnant, have a history of neuromuscular disease, or have skin infections in the treatment area are not ideal Botox candidates.

Is Botox painful?

A Botox treatment may cause discomfort but is not generally considered painful.

Are there any side effects?

Side effects from Botox injections are not common, but may include bruising, redness, flu-like symptoms, temporary facial weakness or drooping, among others.

How long will the results last?

Botox results generally last 3-4 months.

Can Botox be combined with other procedures?

Botox is commonly combined with dermal fillers.

How long is the treatment?

Botox treatments take about 20 minutes.

How do I prepare for my Botox appointment?

Do not wear makeup to the treatment or drink alcohol or take aspirin the day before your treatment.

How often do I need Botox?

Most people have Botox treatments every four months to maintain results.

Will I see immediate results?

Botox results appear within a day, unless it is your first Botox treatment, which will take 2-7 days to show results.

When should I start getting Botox?

You can start as early as your twenties using Botox as a preventative treatment against wrinkles, or use Botox in your thirties and older as a rejuvenation treatment.

Will I have to miss work?

After your Botox treatment you can return to work immediately.

Is Botox safe?

Botox is a safe, FDA-approved treatment.