WHAT IS BOTOX?
Botox is a purified protein that when expertly injected improves or eliminates the appearance of frown lines and wrinkles between the brows and clears away crow’s feet. It can be used on the forehead, nose, and around the lips and chin. It also can produce a nice eyebrow lift. Botox has been used therapeutically for over 15 years. The FDA as well as 75 other countries approves it. Millions of procedures are administered every year. According to a recent survey, Botox has the highest perceived patient satisfaction rating of all physician-administered cosmetic treatments.
WHAT CAUSES FROWN LINES BETWEEN THE BROWS?
The lines that appear between the brows actually result from repeated muscle movement and the passage of time. When those muscles contract, they draw the brows together. As skin becomes less elastic, repeated frowning results in permanent creases and etched lines between the brows.
Botox may also be used for preventative measures- by eliminating certain muscle movement patterns, deeply etched lines or permanent creasing of the skin in certain areas may be alleviated.
WHAT IS THE TREATMENT LIKE?
A few tiny injections are made into the muscles that cause lines to become etched in areas. The doctor will determine exactly where to administer the injections to achieve the best results. No anesthesia is required. The entire procedure takes about 10 minutes. It is recommended that a patient wait for approximately 3 hours before any strenuous activity.
WHAT KIND OF RESULTS CAN BE EXPECTED?
Results will be noticeable within days of treatment and will last up to 4 months.
DOES BOTOX HELP WITH OTHER CONDITIONS?
YES. Botox is also FDA approved for severe underarm sweating when topical agents do not work. Botox helps control this condition by temporarily blocking the chemical signals from the nerves that stimulate the sweat glands.
WHERE SHOULD I GO FOR BOTOX?
Only a licensed professional with the knowledge and skill required for optimum results should administer Botox injections. At Skin by Design Dermatology, only the doctors administer Botox and dermal filler injections.
CAN BOTOX®BE COMBINED WITH OTHER TYPES OF TREATMENTS?
Absolutely! Botox frequently is combined with dermal injectable fillers and re-volumizing agents like Sculptra. Ideally, Botox also is injected before laser skin resurfacing procedures. During the post-laser phase, skin may have improved results if certain muscles cannot fold or crease skin in the repeated pattern as before treatment.
Monthly HydraFacial MD treatments will also keep your skin healthy and looking radiant.
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