BOTOX®
What is BOTOX® and is it safe?
BOTOX® is a purified protein derived from the bacterium, Clostridium Botulinum. Using a tiny micro-needle, a tiny amount of BOTOX® is injected, very precisely, into several locations on the face, typically the vertical lines between your eyebrows, forehead lines, and lines at the corners of your eyes (crow's feet). BOTOX® injections have been used safely and effectively for over ten years to treat many ophthalmologic and neurological disorders. In 2004, over 2 million people were injected with BOTOX®. Laser Skin Solutions buys its BOTOX® directly from Allergan, the only FDA approved source in the U.S.
How long does the procedure take?
Following the consultation, the actual procedure takes less than 10 minutes. Since there is no downtime - you can do it at lunchtime – and no one would ever know!
How does BOTOX® work?
BOTOX® is injected into a targeted facial expression muscle, chemically blocking impulses from the nerve to the muscle, thereby relaxing the muscle so it does not contract. This causes the overlying skin to become smoother, with fewer lines and wrinkles. After the treatment, the skin is smoother and the lines are softer, while the untreated facial muscles contract in a normal fashion. Thus allowing facial expression and sensation to be unaffected.
How quickly will I see results?
BOTOX® usually starts relaxing the treated area within a few days, but the full effect may not be realized for up to two weeks.
How long will BOTOX® last?
The effects last between 3-4 months on average but everyone is different. We advise our patients to schedule first 3 treatments at 12 weeks and the next two treatments at 16 weeks. This way we re-treat before the muscle has the chance to regain full movement.
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