The FDA first approved botulinum toxin type A in 2002 for the cosmetic treatment of glabellar frown lines. However since the 1990s, botulinum toxin injections have been used to treat fine lines and wrinkles. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons stated that there were 4.4 million botulinum toxin procedures performed in 2020, making antiwrinkle injections the most popular noninvasive cosmetic procedure. With no downtime and a relatively quick procedure, clients can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while adding a boost of self-confidence.

Botulinum toxin products block the nerve signals which cause the muscles to contract. Repeated facial muscle movements eventually lead to static lines, or lines at rest. As one ages, the repeated muscle movements create the wrinkles and lines due to loss of collagen and elastin and decreased skin cellular turnover.

Leigh Reese is a board-certified nurse practitioner and certified nurse injector. She earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Texas Women’s University in 2013 and her Master of Science in nursing from The University of Texas at Arlington in 2019. Her background in the medical field has been in emergency room medicine and aesthetic medicine. Her goal is to create a natural and youthful appearance for her clients and help devise a plan for their aesthetic journey. She has a passion for continuing education, and her position at SkinRX Spa allows her to attend monthly advanced trainings.