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Botox in Corpus Christi, TX

The soft tissues around the mouth are as important as the color and position of the teeth in determining the patient’s smile. Lone Star knows that areas around the mouth need to be considered as important as the teeth for complete smile analysis and esthetic treatment. We not only want to give our patients beautiful teeth, but also a beautiful smile. This can all be achieved non-surgically and non-invasively with Botox and Juvederm (filler).

There are many things that go into a beautiful smile. One thing that determines a beautiful smile is the smile line. Do too much of your gums show above your teeth when you smile? In dentistry we call this a "gummy smile". Gummy smiles distract from beautiful teeth and lips. This can easily and quickly be corrected using Botox. We are proud to be one of the few dental clinics that are experienced in Botox injections. Botox is extremely useful in aesthetic dentistry cases and often used in conjunction with Juvederm filler as a non-surgical alternative to high lip line cases as mentioned above. Botox can also be used to bring relief to patients with TMJ or grinding problems. It can greatly reduce the intensity of muscle contractions that contribute to TMJ, thereby reducing or eliminating facial pain.

CERTIFIED IN BOTOX INJECTIONS

Lone Star dentists are specialists of the face and mouth.

RELIEVE TMJ AND FACIAL PAIN PROBLEMS

Without spending thousands of dollars on appliances or surgery

BEAUTIFUL SMILE NOT JUST BEAUTIFUL TEETH

Reduce your “gummy smile” and high lip line

TOPICAL NUMBING GEL USED FIRST

Greatly reduces sensation of Botox administration.

Juvederm®

Whether you’ve noticed your lips thinning over time or simply want plumper lips, our expert injectors at Lone Star can enhance and give you beautiful, natural looking results that last. Juvederm replaces natural substances that diminish in our skin as we age. These natural substances are what keep our face youthful and full and Juvederm can be used to regain the normal, youthful appearance you once had. Juvederm can be placed in the lips to smooth and plump, helping you look younger and fresher. With Juvederm you will see immediate results. Juvederm will plump lips and cause them to look more supple, complimenting and enhancing the overall beauty of the face.

LOOK YOUNGER AND FRESHER

Smooth and plump lips

LASTS UP TO 1 YEAR

The ONLY FDA approved filler this long lasting

NATURAL SUBSTANCE USED

Replaces hyaluronic acid which diminishes as we age

NATURAL-LOOKING RESULTS

Lone Star dentists are trained to enhance not change your beauty

Plans and pricing

Consultation with doctor will take place before treatment to evaluate if you are a good candidate for Botox/Juvederm. Topical anesthesia will be placed on the skin prior to treatment for 20 min to decrease sensation in the area before Botox/Juvederm treatment. Botox/Juvederm takes minutes to inject and can transform your look. Both are non-surgical and non-invasive, lasting months. Once results begin to dissipate, patients can schedule another appointment for treatment.

BOTOX®

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Enhances your smile and helps relieve TMJ/facial pain

Look younger and more refreshed
Helps relieve TMJ/grinding issues and orofacial pain
Enhances smiles in patients showing too much gum tissue when smiling
Botox lasts between 3-6 months depending on area treated
Numbing cream allows for minimal discomfort
Procedure takes 15 min

JUVEDERM®

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Immediate results that bring back youthful fullness to lips

Longest lasting FDA approved filler (results lasts up to 1 year)
Plumps and smooths lips
Fills lines, folds and enhance the natural beauty of your lips
Regain youthful contours of the lips
Natural looking results
Numbing cream allows for minimal discomfort
Procedure takes 20 min

Frequently asked questions

Why come to Lone Star for Botox/Juvederm?

Dentists are experts in understanding the facial muscles and nerves and how they work. Many plastic surgeon offices and med spas hire aestheticians to inject their patients, but at Lone Star you can rest assured knowing a doctor will perform all injections. We also evaluate the entire face and smile when performing these procedures, so your overall facial beauty will be enhanced. Botox and Juvederm can also be combined with teeth whitening, cleaning and veneers saving time traveling between multiple appointments.

How does Botox work?

Botox uses a special protein to block overactive nerve transmissions and decreases muscle contractions. Through this mechanism, Botox helps to relax muscles beneath the skin. Botox can correct overactive muscles that cause gummy smile and overactive muscles that cause TMJ/grinding issues. These results are not immediate and take place 3-10 days after treatment.

Am I a good candidate for Botox?

If you are diagnosed or have TMJ or facial pain, Botox will be beneficial. If you show too much of your gums above your teeth when you smile, Botox will be beneficial. Please discuss any concerns before treatment.

What is Juvederm?

Juvederm is a filler that helps restore naturally occurring substances in the skin (hyaluronic acid) that decrease as we age. This restores fullness and youthfulness to the lips while still keeping a natural look.

Can Botox and Juvederm be used together?

Botox and Juvederm target and enhance different areas of the face. Botox decreases muscle contractions and Juvederm is a filler that plumps skin and lips. Using Botox and Juvederm simultaneously is completely safe because the two treatments do not interact with each other. In fact, when done correctly, Botox and Juvederm compliment each other to create a youthful, well rested look.

How long do results last?

Every individual has a different metabolism rate thus the results lasts approximately 3-6 months for Botox. Results for Juvederm usually last between 8-12 months. Both treatments are temporary, and once they begin to wear off, the skin will slowly return to the way it looked before treatment. Treatment can be refreshed at this time.

What should I avoid before and after Botox/Juvederm?

Before treatment please avoid medications that thin the blood such as Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Excedrin, Motrin, fish oil, ginseng, and alcohol. Tylenol is a good pain medication alternative to use at this time. After treatment do not touch or massage injection sites for at least 24 hours. Please avoid other facial treatments like massages, peels and microdermbrasion for at least 2 days after treatment. Please avoid exercise for 24-48 hours. It is beneficial to take Arnica (available without a prescription and found at most natural health food stores).