Time and gravity inevitably change your skin, both how it looks and functions, which affects your mental and physical health. With a track record of success, it’s no wonder people turn to Botox for quick, effective relief from wrinkles, but at Galt Dermatology & Concierge Medicine, we use Botox for more than smoothing (and preventing) lines, addressing chronic conditions such as bruxism in Fort Lauderdale.
Here’s how our doctors use advanced, personalized injection techniques to help you look and feel your best.
Stopping Pain at the Source
About half of the population grinds their teeth sometimes, but when it becomes involuntary—a condition known as bruxism—it can trigger dental issues, migraines, changes to your face shape, and sleep apnea. Bruxism can also lead to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, inflaming the joints in the jaw and causing chronic pain.
Our doctors recognize that skincare is healthcare, and aspects of your health overlap more than you may think. For example, while bruxism can negatively impact your sleeping habits, poor sleep can lead to irritability, weight gain, and can even raise your blood pressure. That’s why we offer a range of dermatology and concierge medicine memberships to make the holistic care you need to improve your overall well-being more accessible.
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We offer Botox to treat TMJD and bruxism in Fort Lauderdale because it works, improving mobility and reducing pain. Dermatologist Dr. Miguel Villacorta precisely injects the formula into the jaw muscles, interfering with the nerve signals responsible for telling your brain to contract them.
Jaw Slimming
Grinding and clenching your teeth strengthens your jaw muscles, increasing their size and changing your face shape. Botox injections in Fort Lauderdale don’t just address the physical effects of bruxism, but also the aesthetic effects, shrinking overactive jaw muscles to slim your profile.
Lip Flips
A “lip flip” is a non-invasive cosmetic treatment that enhances the upper lip’s shape and visibility without adding volume. It involves injecting small amounts of Botox (or another neuromodulator) into the orbicularis oris muscle, which surrounds the lips. This relaxes the muscle, causing the upper lip to slightly “flip” outward, making it appear fuller and more defined.
Unlike dermal fillers, which add volume to increase the size of your lips, Botox changes the position of your upper lip, offering more subtle enhancement; just like it works to limit specific jaw muscle movements to treat bruxism in Fort Lauderdale. We often recommend lip flips for people whose upper lip curls inward when they smile, making it appear smaller, and for those seeking a more natural alternative to lip fillers. Keep in mind that results develop over 7 to 14 days after injections, with results lasting about 6 to 8 weeks—maintained with touch-up injections.
Gummy Smile Treatment
A gummy smile treatment helps reduce the visibility of excessive gum tissue when smiling—something called excessive gingival display. Some people naturally have hyperactive upper lip muscles, which pull the lip too high when they smile, exposing more gums than they’d like. We treat this by injecting Botox (or Dysport) into the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi (LLSAN) muscle, which helps control upper lip movement.
The result? A relaxed, balanced smile that shows more teeth and less gum. Like lip flips, your results take about 7 to 14 days to become visible, with results lasting 3 to 4 months, offering a more proportionate smile without altering the teeth or gums.
Nefertiti Lift
Inspired by the elegant neck and jawline of Queen Nefertiti, the Nefertiti Lift is a Botox treatment that helps redefine and contour the jawline and neck. It works by injecting Botox into the platysma muscle, which runs along the neck. This relaxes the downward pull on the jawline, creating a more lifted, youthful, and contoured appearance, combatting a “heavy” or sagging jawline and reducing the appearance of neck bands and wrinkles. We may recommend this injectable treatment for patients seeking lifting effects in the lower face without having to commit to surgery, as results typically appear within 10 to 14 days and last 3 to 4 months.
Chin Dimples
Some people experience chin dimpling or an uneven texture due to an overactive mentalis muscle, resembling the texture of an orange peel. Botox relaxes this muscle, smoothing out the “pebble chin” look for a more even and youthful appearance.
Brow Lift
Botox can be strategically injected to lift and open the brows, creating a more rested, awake, and youthful appearance. It helps lift drooping eyelids and creates a refreshed look without surgery, addressing slightly hooded or dropping brows to create a more arched, youthful, and awake appearance.
You Deserve First-Class Care
At Galt Dermatology & Concierge Medicine, we don’t settle for one-size-fits-all care because your skin is just as unique as you are. You deserve your doctor’s full attention at every visit, and here, you should expect nothing less.
Whether you’re interested in Botox for aesthetic purposes or to treat bruxism in Fort Lauderdale, we’re here to provide the relief you need. Reach out to our doctors to clear the path toward the happiest, healthiest version of you.
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