One day you looked in the mirror and studied those lines that appeared between your brow, on your forehead, or across your neck and you wondered... Where did they come from?
Over time and with aging, aesthetically displeasing wrinkles develop from the many facial expressions we make in our lives on a daily basis. Fortunately, there is a way to temporarily reduce moderate to severe facial lines with the use of Botox® Cosmetic . Through a series of precise injections with a very small needle, Botox® will relax the facial musculature, especially in areas such as the forehead, the Glabellar lines (between the eyebrows), and around the eyes. The result is softening or disappearance of wrinkles.
Botox® Cosmetic is a simple, non-surgical treatment that can be used for people from 18 to 65 years of age. It is currently the fastest-growing cosmetic procedure in the industry, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Botox® is the most popular aesthetic procedure in the country with over 3.5 million treatments performed last year. It tops the list for both men and women and is the only treatment of its type approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Frequently Asked Questions (click question for answer)
Botox is a toxin produced by a type of bacteria called botulinum . Although in extremely large doses it can cause botulism , Botox is very safe in the doses used for cosmetic and therapeutic purposes. It has been used safely for decades in the United States.
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Lines and wrinkles from sagging skin will NOT be improved. Crease lines on the skin that dont disappear when stretched out will be improved but not completely eliminated by Botox alone. You may require a combination of treatments with fillers, such as Restylane or Juvederm, to optimize the results.
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Discomfort is usually minimal and brief. Prior to injection, ice packs may be utilized to temporarily desensitize the area. The procedure is performed by Dr. Biskin and takes approximately 10 minutes. Most people experience no downtime with Botox treatments and are able to return to work or normal activity the same day.
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Botox Cosmetic should not be used in the presence of infection at the proposed injection site(s) and in individuals with known hypersensitivity to any ingredient in the formulation . Patients with neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton Syndrome are at an increased risk of serious side effects.
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Lines and wrinkles from sagging skin will NOT be improved. Crease lines on the skin that dont disappear when stretched out will be improved but not completely eliminated by Botox alone. You may require a combination of treatments with fillers, such as Restylane or Juvederm, to optimize the results.
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Side effects are uncommon and may include but are not limited to:
Localized pain, inflammation, tenderness, redness, bleeding, or bruising at the injection site
Droopy eyelids, double vision, or neck weakness
Infection or skin necrosis
Flu-like symptoms
Nerve damage
Facial asymmetry
Headache
A few very rare but serious side effects have been reported such as cardiac arrhythmias and myocardial infarction .
Injections in the neck region carry a higher risk for adverse effects, such as dysphagia .
The side effects of Botox injections are usually exactly what the therapy is supposed to cause: muscle weakness. The right muscle with the appropriate dose must be injected. Seeking an experienced physician, like Dr. Biskin, is of utmost importance ,as many complications are the result of misplaced injections or too-large doses.
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When considering your facial aesthetic options, Botox is quite affordable. According to an American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery survey, Botox is one of the low-entry-cost facial aesthetic procedures in the United States.
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One day you looked in the mirror and studied those lines that appeared between your brow, on your forehead, or across your neck and you wondered... Where did they come from?