If you would like to improve the dynamic
wrinkles on your face caused by years of facial movement,
such as laughing, smiling or frowning, BOTOX® Cosmetic
injections might be right for you. BOTOX® Cosmetic is a
drug that blocks nerve transmission and relaxes underlying
muscles, to smooth out wrinkles.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is FDA approved and has a
20-year record of safety and effectiveness. BOTOX® Cosmetic
is the number one cosmetic procedure performed in the
U.S. today. The injections relax the muscles that constrict
to cause wrinkles. Areas that are commonly treated are
the frown lines between the eyes, the forehead, crow's
feet, and neck. A small amount of BOTOX® Cosmetic is injected
right into the muscles that are responsible for creating
wrinkles. The simple office procedure typically takes
10 minutes and the actual injections only seconds. No
anesthesia is required. The number of injections needed
depends on the areas affected. BOTOX® Cosmetic effectively
deactivates the muscles that produce wrinkles, thereby
causing lines to disappear or diminish dramatically. Dr.
Barber will consult with you prior to injections to evaluate
your physical condition, assess your bone structure and
the type of muscle activity of your upper face. He can
also recommend the regularity of time between treatments
as BOTOX® Cosmetic results are temporary.
You may experience some mild discomfort
or swelling at the injection site, but you may return
to work or your normal daily activity immediately after
treatment. You should avoid exercise, bending, or straining
for the first 3 to 5 hours to allow the BOTOX® to work
on the areas intended.
Good candidates for BOTOX® Cosmetic injections
are those that have vertical frown lines between the eyebrows;
horizontal forehead creases; crow's feet around the eyes;
and platysmal bands in the neck.
