BOTOX® Cosmetic
BOTOX® treatment is a revolutionary approach to reversing the effects of facial wrinkles. Crow’s feet, worry lines and laugh lines can all be a thing of the past. These are referred to as dynamic wrinkle lines and all are treatable with this procedure. Cosmetic denervation is the process of injecting botox into the tiny facial muscles that create the wrinkles.
Before Injection
To better understand your overall health, we will evaluate your medical history prior to surgery. In addition, a complete examination of your face is made in order to decide the most effective injection sites. Botox is most effective in the upper facial regions, such as forehead, glabella, and crow’s feet.
The BOTOX® Procedure
BOTOX® injections are performed without anesthesia because it is virtually painless. Only a very small sting is felt when the injections are made. The effects are not permanent and may need to be repeated two to four times per year to retain the effects. Botox is only useful in treating expression lines and cannot be used to repair sagging skin caused by aging.
Post-Injection Information
After the procedure, patients may experience slight bruising around the area that quickly fades. Normal activities can be performed immediately. Possible side effects are temporary weakness of nearby muscles or in rare cases an eyelid may droop. BOTOX® is completely reversible so any side effect is only a temporary condition.
