Botox ®

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified liquid which inactivates the muscles which cause undesirable facial expressions and wrinkles. It is a highly concentrated derivative of the bacterial substance which causes botulism, but the doses are so low and the sites of administration so specific that the effects are strictly isolated to the small muscles which are targeted for treatment.  It has been used for years to treat patients with certain muscular disorders. More recently, BOTOX® has been getting attention as an anti-wrinkle treatment that is quick and convenient with minimal side effects.

Wrinkles are formed over time as the facial muscles contract to laugh, smile or frown. As these muscles contract, lines are worn into the skin, resulting in each individuals unique pattern of facial wrinkles. BOTOX® works by attaching to the nerve terminals and blocking the action of chemical neurotransmitters. This prevents the muscles from contracting, allowing the skin to relax  reducing or even eliminating the overlying wrinkles.

We use a micro needle to inject a small amount of BOTOX® into the tiny muscles in the area around the wrinkle(s). Pain is minimal and most patients compare the sensation to a tiny pinch. Injections are normally given every three to six months since the effects of the treatment diminish over time. Usually, results are seen within 7- 14 days following injection.

Because everyone’s anatomy is a little different, the intensity and duration of BOTOX® effect varies somewhat from person to person. The intent is not to cause complete paralysis of the treated muscle, but to weaken them enough to cause the lines to relax and diminish visibly.