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Treatable ConditionssBOTOX® for Wrinkles & Forehead Lines Dynamic wrinkles are caused by contractions of the delicate underlying facial muscles every time you smile, laugh or frown. The more emotion you show, the deeper these wrinkles and lines are likely to be. While you may have earned every one of your smile lines, you don't have to show them anymore. Now, thanks to a new use for an approved drug, dynamic lines can be dramatically softened. The procedure known as cosmetic denervation uses BOTOX® injections to improve the appearance of forehead worry lines and frown lines, eye laugh lines and crow's feet or other dynamic wrinkles. Newer techniques even allow for gentle facial "shaping" around the mouth and eyes utilizing BOTOX®. BOTOX® blocks impulses from the nerve to the tiny facial muscles that are related to expression lines. BOTOX® relaxes the muscles so they do not contract. The contraction of the muscle is the culprit causing the wrinkles. After treatment, the overlying skin remains smooth and unwrinkled while the untreated facial muscles contract in a normal fashion, allowing normal facial expression to be unaffected. BOTOX® injections have been used safely and effectively for well over 10 years in aesthetics, and even longer for ophthalmological and neurological disorders. Each year, thousands of patients receive BOTOX® treatments for a variety of conditions including excessive sweating, and it is the #1 aesthetic treatment for treating dynamic wrinkles. Using tiny micro-needles, a very small amount of BOTOX® is injected, very precisely, into several locations on the face. Because the needle is so fine and only a small amount of liquid is used, the pain associated with the injections is minimal. Most patients compare the sensation to a bug bite. No sedation or local anesthetic is required, and you can resume normal activities immediately. Some patients experience a slight temporary bruising at the injection site which can easily be covered with make-up. The positive effects of the injections normally last from three to four months and sometimes longer. You will need to have injections about two to three times a year. The early studies indicate that the duration of treatment benefits is increased over time so that you should require injections less frequently in the future. Ultimately patients notice rapid and excellent results with smooth and unwrinkled skin leading to a more youthful appearance. Schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our medical aesthetic professionals and learn how Botox can work for you. What is BOTOX® Cosmetic? BOTOX® cosmetic is a safe and effective way to minimize the effects of aging. BOTOX® injections take very little time and have no recovery or downtime, making this the most popular non-surgical procedure today. BOTOX® Cosmetic gently works with you facial muscles to decrease the number and severity of facial wrinkles with softened, natural, refined looks that leave patients extremely happy with their results. One 10-minute treatment—a few tiny injections—and within days there's a noticeable improvement in moderate to severe lines, which can last up to 4 months. Who should not have BOTOX®? You should not have BOTOX® if any of the following conditions apply:
What are possible side effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic? Although side effects are rare and there are no known long term problems with BOTOX® Cosmetic, a patient could experience any of the following:
How soon will I see a difference? You can expect to see results within days after your treatment. On average, patients see a marked improvement in the moderate to severe lines in about 3 – 7 days. Lines continue to improve for up to a month, and results can last for up to 4 months. Will I be able to make facial expressions? After treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic, you may look in the mirror and see a marked improvement. But BOTOX® Cosmetic will not radically change your facial appearance. It doesn't make you look like you've "had work done." The muscle activity is simply reduced, so you can still frown or look surprised—without the wrinkles and creases.
BOTOX® for HyperhidrosisHyperhidrosis is a disorder characterized by excessive sweating that occurs in up to 1% of the population. The excessive sweating can occur in the hands, in the armpits, or in the feet. Although nobody understands the exact cause of this excessive sweating in specific individuals, it is known that the sweating is controlled by the sympathetic nervous system. Patients with hyperhidrosis have excessive sweating that hampers their activities of daily living. It is sometimes brought on by stress, emotion, or exercise, but can also occur spontaneously. Can BOTOX® Treatment Help Those With Hyperhidrosis? BOTOX® is FDA-approved for severe underarm sweating when topical agents don't work. Botox helps control this condition by temporarily blocking the chemical signals from the nerves that stimulate the sweat glands. When the sweat glands don't receive chemical signals, the severe sweating stops. What is Treatment with BOTOX® Like? The procedure is relatively straightforward. A small volume of BOTOX® solution is injected into the affected underarm area through a very fine needle. The needle is placed just under the skin, so you may experience some injection-related discomfort. You will receive multiple injections based on the assessment of the area that needs to be treated. What Should I Expect After I Have Received BOTOX®? You should notice a significant reduction in underarm sweating within four weeks of your first treatment. There is a possibility that some sweat glands may be missed, and you may continue to experience some sweating from untreated areas. If you do not see a significant reduction in sweating, you should follow up with the clinic. How Long Does a BOTOX® Treatment Last? In a recent clinical study, the median duration of response in Botox patients was 201 days or 6.7 months. It is not a cure; your symptoms will return gradually, and you will know when the time is right for another treatment. |
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