BOTOX® Cosmetic more BOTOX® Cosmetic FAQ's

Most of us would like to look younger, but we do not have the time or the inclination to have cosmetic surgery for our wrinkles. Some wrinkles are the result of overactive muscles. In recent years however, BOTOX® Cosmetic cosmetic offers dramatic changes without surgery or long recovery periods, has gained popularity. BOTOX® Cosmetic (a controlled toxin) is a paralyzing agent injected directly into the muscles to reduce muscle activity. Common places to inject include the horizontal forehead furrows, vertical lines between the eyebrows and "crow's feet" around the eyes. BOTOX® Cosmetic is temporary (3-4 months). It is an office-based procedure that does not require anesthesia and has little to no downtime. If you are tired of the way wrinkles make you feel and look, it may be time to consider BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment. At Eye Associates, we will personally assess your cosmetic needs and determine the right course of treatment for you

Cosmetic Benefits of BOTOX® Cosmetic Treatment:

BOTOX® Cosmetic has been used successfully since the early 1990s to treat wrinkles and lines caused by the contraction of underlying facial muscles. By relaxing these muscles, BOTOX® Cosmetic helps to flatten out creases on the skin dramatically.

Glabellar Lines (wrinkle between the eyes)
Before BOTOX® Cosmetic—  Glabellar Lines (wrinkle between the eyes) (Unretouched Clinical Photo’s)		After BOTOX® Cosmetic—  Glabellar Lines (wrinkle between the eyes) (Unretouched Clinical Photo’s)
Frown lines are the deep furrows and lines that appear between our eyebrows, which are caused by overactive facial muscles. These muscles permanently contract the brow, creating a perpetual frown. Frown lines are a concern for many of us, not only because they make us look older, but also because they give others a false impression of our moods by making us appear angry or upset. Studies have shown BOTOX® Cosmetic to be effective in reducing frown lines from 70%-80%.

Crow's Feet
Before BOTOX® Cosmetic— Crows Feet  (Unretouched Clinical Photo’s)		After BOTOX® Cosmetic— Crows Feet   (Unretouched Clinical Photo’s)
Crow's feet are the fine lines and wrinkles around our eyes. They develop naturally as part of the aging process, but sun exposure, and certain lifestyle habits such as smoking, can make them worse. Years of smiling, laughing, and squinting are largely to blame. Crow's feet can make you look tired and add years to your appearance. When injected into the cheek muscles however, BOTOX® Cosmetic can help diminish these fine lines and wrinkles.

Forehead Wrinkles
Before BOTOX® Cosmetic— Frown Lines (Forehead Wrinkles) (Unretouched Clinical Photo’s)		After BOTOX® Cosmetic— Frown Lines (Forehead Wrinkles)  (Unretouched Clinical Photo’s)
Having a wrinkled brow might be a sign of wisdom, but it is also a sign of worry and incipient age. Injecting BOTOX® Cosmetic into contracted forehead muscles can smooth and straighten the skin, and give you a more youthful appearance.

Effects

Muscles treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic usually start to relax within 1-3 days, and reach their maximum degree of relaxation within 1-4 weeks. However, it can take up to 7-10 days for the effects to be apparent. About 3-4 months after the first treatment, the effects of the treatment gradually start to wear off. Usually, you will only need to have your BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment done about 3-4 times a year. The more treatments that you have, the longer interval between treatments is necessary.