Great question! It all comes down to the type of wrinkle—and your goals. For deeper wrinkles that are always present in your face regardless of your expression, fillers are your best bet. For wrinkles that only appear when you move and contract your face, Botox in Lincoln Park is your answer! If you have a blend of both, then we’ll work with you to determine your ideal treatment plan.
Consultation Required?
Yes
Session Length
30 minutes
# of Sessions Needed
1
Results Duration
3 to 5 months
What It’s Good For
A Tired Or Aged Appearance
Forehead & Brow Lines
Wrinkles & Fine Lines
Chin Dimples
Excessive Sweating
TMJ Pain From Jaw Muscles
Tension Headaches
Prominent Neck Bands
Gummy Smile
Drooping Eyebrows
Bewitching Beauty with Botox
You’ve got charm, class, and a great—well, you know. But maybe you’ve got a few lines that have started sneaking up on you. Or maybe more than a few. Lucky for you, there’s a popular way to fix that: neurotoxins! We know what you’re thinking, sounds scary, right? Good news—it’s totally safe when injected by a trained medical professional.
Botulinum toxin type A, the active ingredient in Botox, has been used since the 70s. It’s a popular treatment for frown lines, wrinkles, and even migraines. There are a few different brands available, and each one has its strong suits. At Shot Bar (Chicago’s hottest med spa), we offer Xeomin, Dysport, and Botox in Lincoln Park.
Why We Love Them
Reduces Signs of Aging
The most popular use of wrinkle relaxing injections is for treating fine lines and wrinkles. At Shot Bar, we frequently use them for forehead lines, crow’s feet, and as an alternative to lip fillers (lip flip).
Symptom Relief
Wrinkle injections can relieve symptoms caused by tight or overactive muscles. These symptoms can include muscle spasms, TMJ, and tension headaches.
No Downtime
Wrinkle relaxers don’t require any social downtime or recovery time, though it can take up to two weeks for the effects to become fully noticeable.
For the Science Babes
Botulinum toxin type A is used in cosmetic injectables for relaxing wrinkles. Shot Bar offers three brand names: Xeomin, Dysport, and Botox in Lincoln Park, each with their unique formulation.
The botulinum toxin binds to the surface of neurons, blocking signals to nerves that cause muscles to contract. This temporarily reduces movement and relaxes muscles. We inject it into areas of concern in small doses to prevent the contracting of muscles and give you a youthful look. The FDA has approved the use of Botox for cosmetic purposes as well as for the treatment of headaches.
The Play-by-Play
The Neurotoxin Injection Process
Step 1
Consultation
During your consultation, inform your provider about all medications, supplements, and topical treatments you are using. We’ll talk about any and all concerns you have and make a plan for which areas to treat. Creating your patient history helps us determine whether you should get Dysport, Xeomin, or Botox.
Step 2
Treatment
Wrinkle-relaxing injections are easily tolerated by most patients. We will give you the option of getting a topical anesthetic before treatment. The provider will mark the areas on your face that you and your provider have agreed upon. Then they’ll use a very thin needle to inject the neurotoxin in small doses into the spots marked.
Step 3
Aftercare
There isn’t any downtime or recovery with wrinkle relaxers. You may notice results within a few days, but it can take up to two weeks to see the full effect. We may ask you to follow a few aftercare steps, including: Don’t lie down for four hours after getting your injections. Avoid touching the injection site for 24 hours after your treatment to avoid spreading the neurotoxin to other areas of the face.
Give Us a Shot
Start planning your treatment journey with our Virtual Consultation Tool! Just input your unique concerns to get personalized recommendations from our team.
What We’re About
At Shot Bar, we mean business, so we only offer treatments that get results. Lindsey Sikora’s nursing career has given her a robust understanding of medically backed treatments. She has always wanted a med spa distinguished by style, originality, and cutting-edge beauty and skin care. We present to you…Shot Bar. Not a place for rest and relaxation but results. Trust us, gorgeous, we know skin care.
Questions? We've Got The Answers
Botox may last longer. Dysport is said to have a faster onset and a larger area of diffusion, making it ideal for treating larger areas. Xeomin is a double-filtered neurotoxin and is considered the purest injectable neuromodulator on the market. Xeomin provides a “naked” advantage. Other than the active ingredient, there are no additional complex proteins that can result in product tolerance and resistance to further treatments. But, research comparing Botox and Xeomin suggests that there were no differences between the two therapies in terms of onset and duration.
That comes down to patient and provider preference. Based on your individual results, Shot Bar may recommend alternating between products.
