About 2 years ago, we noticed a few more wrinkles forming on our faces than we wanted to admit. Hello late 30s! We chatted it over with each other and decided to start looking into Botox/Dysport treatments. Figured if we did it together, it wouldn’t be so intimidating. Initially, we both wanted to reduce wrinkles in our forehead, as well as crows feet, and to get rid of our “11s”.
On a referral, we met with Mindy for a consult and question/answer session. She explained exactly what she would be doing and took before photos. Immediately we felt comfortable and learned so much more about injectables. For example, if you’re a lot like me (Lauren here) and get squeamish around needles, Mindy knew just how to make me feel comfortable and was very patient with me. She made sure I didn’t see the needle, gave me a vibrating tool that went on my cheek, and chatted with me to keep my mind off what was actually happening.
Mindy is an RN, well educated with 8+ years of experience and helps you make the best choice for you. She went over the difference between Dysport and Botox and explained it as, “Pepsi and Coke, some people like one more than the other.” Throughout the two years, we each have gotten both depending on how we felt the last few months have gone and how it has “wore off”. All in all, we find Dysport to work better for us over Botox, but Mindy can help guide you to what will work best for you.
So how does it work? Injections are made into the areas you’d like to target. Because we wanted to reduce forehead lines, “11s”, and crows feet Mindy maps out the areas to inject and then begins. She injects small amounts into various areas to essentially relax the muscles and even out those fine lines and wrinkles. We each usually get 52 units.
Does it require down time? From our experience, treatment requires minimal downtime. We have bled a little after a few injections, but that’s about it. (Avoid taking a pain killer or ibuprofen the day of for less bleeding). You can return to work or your normal day activities but plan to not lay down for four hours afterwards or workout the remainder of the day. It takes us less than 30 minutes total and we even sit and chitchat a bit. Some see results within as little as 3-4 days, it usually takes us about a week. Know that it is not immediate, it sets in over time. Everyone is different, but typical results last up to 3-4 months. We usually go in every 3 months or so.
When walking into the office, you’re greeted with a beautiful waiting room and smiling faces. The staff is friendly and so sweet, and they offer other services as well, including: Botox, IV Therapy, dermal fillers, coolsculpting, salt room, sauna and cold plunge and so much more.
“Botox is the best thing to do for natural results.” Mindy’s conservative approach is, “less is more”. She doesn’t want to load you up with more than you need, just wants you to be comfortable in your skin. Natural results and building overtime is her most important message. Highly suggest contacting Mindy at Genesis by Janelle if you are in the Green Bay or Fox Valley area and want to learn more about Botox or other services they offer. She and Janelle are helpful, knowledgeable and well educated.
Overall, we are very happy with our experience and with our injector, Mindy. We strongly suggest you do your research and find an experienced injector in your area. Mindy stresses the importance of a consultation, to learn your injectors experience and make sure you mesh well together. Being comfortable is the first step for choosing an injector. If you’d like to mention MMSM, you’ll receive $20 off your first treatment.
*Botox isn’t for everybody so make sure that you consult your doctor and or a medical professional.
Website with more info: https://www.genesisbyjanelle.com/
