Neurotoxin Treatments in Golden, CO
Subtle, refined, and refreshingly natural—at RejuvaCare Aesthetics and Wellness, we offer neurotoxin treatments with Botox to soften fine lines and reduce dynamic wrinkles without compromising your natural expressions. Whether you’re just starting to notice forehead creases or looking to maintain a youthful appearance long-term, Botox provides a safe, nonsurgical solution with reliable, visible results.
Dr. Paz and the team at RejuvaCare believe in results that enhance, not erase, your features. Our approach is highly personalized, guided by understanding facial anatomy, muscle movement, and individual aging patterns. With careful application, we help patients look relaxed, rejuvenated, and authentically themselves.
What Are Neurotoxins?
Neurotoxins are injectable medications that temporarily reduce muscle activity in specific facial areas. These treatments are often used to improve the appearance of dynamic wrinkles, the lines that form from repeated facial movements like frowning, squinting, or raising the eyebrows.
Botox works by targeting the nerve signals responsible for muscle contraction. When injected precisely into the intended area, the neurotoxin blocks those signals, allowing the muscle to relax. As a result, the overlying skin becomes smoother, and expression lines soften or disappear entirely over time.
Common treatment areas include:
- Forehead lines
- Frown lines between the brows (often called “11s”)
- Crow’s feet around the eyes
- Bunny lines on the nose
- Chin dimpling
- Downturned corners of the mouth
- Vertical neck bands
Benefits of Botox Injections
Botox treatments are one of the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedures for good reason. When performed by a skilled provider, they offer a wide range of cosmetic and therapeutic benefits:
Natural-Looking, Subtle Results
When injected precisely, neurotoxins soften wrinkles without freezing your natural facial expressions. You’ll still look like yourself, just more rested and refreshed.
Quick, Convenient Appointments
Most treatments take 20 to 30 minutes and require no recovery time. You can return to work or regular activities immediately after your session.
Customizable to Your Needs
Botox treatments are tailored to your facial anatomy, goals, and preferences. Whether you want full-smoothing or subtle touch-ups, Dr. Paz will create a plan that fits you.
Supports Overall Wellness Goals
Botox can relieve muscle-related discomfort like jaw tension or facial asymmetry for some patients. At RejuvaCare, we integrate your aesthetic care with your broader wellness goals for a more holistic result.
Customizable for Men and Women
Treatment plans are adaptable for different facial structures, muscle strength, and aesthetic preferences. Neurotoxins can deliver subtle softening or more defined smoothing, depending on your goals.
Can Address Non-Cosmetic Concerns
In addition to aesthetic benefits, Botox is sometimes used to relieve tension headaches, jaw clenching, and excessive underarm sweating. These functional uses can improve comfort and quality of life.
Botox vs. Fillers: What’s the Difference?
Injectable treatments have transformed the world of facial aesthetics by offering effective, nonsurgical ways to address signs of aging. Among the most popular options are Botox and dermal fillers. While both serve valuable purposes, neurotoxins are often the first, and most versatile, step in preventing and smoothing wrinkles.
Mechanism of Action
Neurotoxins temporarily relax the muscles responsible for expression lines and dynamic wrinkles. This makes them especially effective for treating areas like the forehead, between the brows, and around the eyes, where repetitive movement causes visible aging over time. By reducing muscle activity, Botox smoothes current wrinkles and helps prevent new ones from forming.
Dermal fillers, on the other hand, are designed to restore lost volume. They do not affect muscle movement but instead fill in deeper static lines and enhance contours in areas such as the cheeks, lips, and nasolabial folds.
Treatment Duration
Botox typically lasts three to four months, offering consistent softening of expression lines. Depending on the product and treatment area, dermal fillers can last 6 to 18 months. Each has its own timeline, which can be used together for layered results.
Onset of Results
Botox offers a subtle yet progressive transformation. Most patients begin to see smoothing effects within 3 to 7 days, with full results developing by day 10 to 14. This gradual onset provides a more natural transition, ideal for those who want improvements without drawing attention to having had a procedure. While providing immediate volume, fillers can initially be affected by swelling or minor bruising.
Texture and Mobility
A major advantage of neurotoxins is that they refine your appearance without adding artificial fullness or altering your facial proportions. They work beneath the surface to reduce the appearance of movement-based wrinkles, leaving your skin looking smoother and more rested, without changing its texture. Fillers, while excellent for restoring lost volume, introduce material into the skin that changes both contour and feel.
Injection Technique
Botox treatments are precise, minimally invasive, and typically completed in just a few minutes. Each injection uses only a small amount of product and requires no sculpting or molding, just strategic placement based on facial muscle patterns.
Filler injections, by contrast, demand deeper placement, shaping, and more product per area. Neurotoxins are often the more convenient and comfortable option for low-maintenance, fast, and accurate touch-ups.
Reversibility
One of the appeals of neurotoxins is their predictability and short-term nature. Results naturally fade within three to four months, allowing for subtle refinements or adjustments with each visit.
While hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved using an enzyme, not all fillers are reversible. Neurotoxins offer a dependable starting point for patients wanting the freedom to adjust their look over time without long-term commitment or the need for corrective treatment.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Botox injections are appropriate for a wide variety of patients. Ideal candidates generally include:
- Adults aged 18 and older
- Those looking to soften lines caused by facial movement
- Individuals in good general health with no neuromuscular disorders
- Patients seeking preventative care to delay wrinkle formation
- Those with realistic expectations and a desire for subtle, natural improvements
Botox can be used as a standalone treatment or in combination with dermal fillers, microneedling, or skin resurfacing procedures for more comprehensive facial rejuvenation.
What to Expect for Botox Treatments
Consultation
Every Botox treatment begins with a thoughtful one-on-one consultation. During your visit, we will:
- Review your medical history and discuss your goals
- Examine your facial anatomy, muscle movement, and skin condition
- Recommend specific treatment areas and the number of units needed
- Answer any questions about the procedure, risks, and recovery
This initial consultation ensures your safety, comfort, and satisfaction. If you’re new to neurotoxin injections, we’ll take a conservative, tailored approach that aligns with your features and desired results, so you leave looking like a refreshed version of yourself.
Treatment
Botox injections are quick, precise, and generally well-tolerated. The full treatment typically takes less than 30 minutes:
Preparation
Your skin will be gently cleansed, and if needed, a topical numbing cream may be applied for added comfort. However, most patients find the injections very tolerable without any anesthesia.
Precise Injection
We will carefully inject small amounts of Botox into the targeted facial muscles using a fine needle. Placement is based on your unique muscle movement and facial structure, ensuring a natural and balanced result.
Recovery and Aftercare
Once the injections are complete, you can immediately return to your normal activities. The treatment requires no downtime, making it a convenient option even during a lunch break or between errands.
Recovery from Botox injections is minimal, but proper aftercare helps maximize your results. For best outcomes, we recommend the following:
- Avoid rubbing, pressing, or massaging the treated areas for at least four to six hours.
- Remain upright for a few hours after your treatment.
- Avoid strenuous activity or exercise for 24 hours.
- Postpone facials, massages, or steam treatments for at least one day.
Mild side effects—such as redness, swelling, or pinpoint bruising—are normal and typically resolve within a few hours to a couple of days. Full results appear in three to seven days, with the most noticeable improvement visible around day 10 to 14.
Frequently Asked Questions About Botox Treatments
Can I get Botox if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Neurotoxin treatments are not advised during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. However, there’s no confirmed evidence of harm, and safety data in these populations is limited, so medical guidelines err on the side of caution. If you’re considering treatment, we recommend waiting until after pregnancy and nursing to proceed. Dr. Paz will happily create a postnatal plan for when you’re ready.
How often should I get treated?
Most patients benefit from Botox treatments every three to four months. This frequency allows for continuous wrinkle prevention and maintenance of smooth skin.
Over time, repeated treatments can actually “train” your facial muscles to move less aggressively, which may gradually extend the time between appointments. During your consultation, Dr. Paz will discuss a schedule that aligns with your facial anatomy, treatment goals, and budget.
Will Botox affect my ability to show emotion?
Patients’ most common concern is whether they’ll look expressionless or “frozen.” At RejuvaCare, Dr. Paz uses precise dosing and placement to relax overactive muscles while preserving your natural range of motion. You’ll still be able to smile, frown, and react, just without the lines that once came with it.
What’s the difference between preventative and corrective neurotoxin use?
Preventative Botox use typically begins in a patient’s late 20s or early 30s, before lines become permanently etched into the skin. The skin maintains a smoother appearance over time by reducing habitual muscle movement early.
Corrective use is more common for patients with visible wrinkles that persist even when the face is at rest. In these cases, Botox is used to soften and minimize existing lines, potentially improving skin texture over multiple sessions.
Can I wear makeup after my appointment?
It’s best to avoid wearing makeup for at least four to six hours after your injections. This gives the product time to settle and lowers the risk of irritation or unintentional pressure on the treated area.
If makeup is applied too soon, especially with brushes or sponges, it can interfere with the injection sites or contribute to inflammation. Dr. Paz recommends gently washing your face that evening and returning to your usual routine the following day.
Why Choose RejuvaCare Aesthetics and Wellness for Botox?
At RejuvaCare Aesthetics and Wellness in Golden, CO, we believe looking your best starts with feeling your best. Our Botox treatments are guided by medical expertise and a whole-body approach, led by Dr. Mark Paz. Every visit aims to refresh your appearance while supporting your overall wellness.
Dr. Paz draws on his internal medicine background to approach aesthetic care with safety, precision, and long-term health in mind. Certified in peptides, hormone therapy, and medical weight loss, he offers treatment plans that address both cosmetic goals and underlying wellness.
What sets Dr. Paz apart is his ability to listen and personalize. He takes time to understand your needs, then creates subtle, natural-looking results that align with your features, not erase them. Whether you’re new to neurotoxins or seeking refined care, you’ll always feel seen and supported.
Schedule Your Botox Consultation Today
Ready to smooth out fine lines and refresh your appearance, without surgery or downtime? Discover the benefits of expertly performed Botox treatments at RejuvaCare Aesthetics and Wellness in Golden, CO. Contact us online or call (720) 853-5957 today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Paz. We proudly serve patients in Golden and surrounding areas, including Arvada, Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, and Denver’s West Side.