Botox in Spokane Valley

People use "Botox" the way they once used other brand names for everyday things — as a general term for any wrinkle relaxer. Botox is a specific product, made by a specific manufacturer, and it is one of several FDA-approved botulinum toxin products on the market. Luminess Lounge also carries Dysport and Xeomin, which are different products.

If you book asking for Botox, you will still be evaluated, and Keanna may suggest a different product if it suits your anatomy or your history better. That is a clinical decision, not a substitution — it is the reason the practice carries more than one. You can read about the full range on the wrinkle relaxers page.

Botox is a formulation of botulinum toxin. When injected into a specific facial muscle, it temporarily reduces that muscle's activity. The lines that muscle creates when it contracts — when you frown, raise your brows, or squint — soften because the muscle is no longer pulling as hard. The effect is temporary, and the muscle activity returns over time.

It works on lines caused by movement. Lines that are already etched into the skin when your face is at rest are a different matter and may need a different approach. Whether Botox is right for the lines you are concerned about is something Keanna assesses by examining your face at your evaluation.

• Frown lines between the brows — the vertical lines that appear when you frown or concentrate.
• Forehead lines — the horizontal lines across the forehead when you raise your brows.
• Lines at the outer corners of the eyes — the crow's feet lines that fan out when you smile or squint.

Botox is not appropriate during pregnancy or breastfeeding. It is not appropriate for people with certain neuromuscular conditions. It is not appropriate when there is an active skin infection or inflammation at the planned injection site. Anyone with a known allergy to Botox or any of its components should not have it.

Some people want a result that Botox cannot produce — a wrinkle relaxer does not add volume, and it does not erase lines that are present at rest. Being told that honestly is part of the consultation, not a refusal.

This may not be right for you if:

• You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• You have a neuromuscular condition.
• You have an active skin infection at the injection site.
• You have a known allergy to botulinum toxin products.
• The lines you want to treat are visible at rest, not only on movement.

Keanna evaluates you — in person or via face-to-face telehealth, whichever suits you. She takes your medical history, asks about any previous wrinkle relaxer treatments and how you responded, and examines your face at rest and in movement. She decides whether treatment is appropriate and which product suits your anatomy. If Botox is the right choice, the injection points are selected for your specific muscles. You are told what to expect afterward and how to reach the practice if something concerns you.

Temporary redness, swelling or bruising at the injection sites is common. Headache can occur. Less commonly, the effect can spread to a nearby muscle and cause temporary drooping of the brow or eyelid. You are told about these before treatment. You are given aftercare instructions and a way to reach the practice.