Botox for Lines, Wrinkles, Skin Rejuvenation, Brow Lift, Jowl's, Frown Lines, Crow's Feet

Botox [Botulinum toxin] can be injected into specific muscles to temporarily relax them resulting in an inability to wrinkle the skin overlying the treated muscle. Botulinum toxin is only helpful for dynamic wrinkles, also known as "wrinkles in motion." It is not as effective on static wrinkles, "wrinkles at rest," but prolonged use of botulinum toxin may help prevent wrinkles in motion from becoming wrinkles at rest.

 

Botulinum toxin can also be combined with dermal fillers and resurfacing techniques to optimize patient satisfaction. The upper part of the face contains distinct muscle groups that can be selectively paralyzed by a knowledgeable injector. In the lower part of the face, the muscle groups are less distinct making it much more difficult to accurately inject these muscles

BOTOX® Cosmetic - Injection Locations

It can be injected to the following sites:

    * The glabelar muscles of the forehead, which gives an angry look.
    * The orbicularis oculi, which creates wrinkles around the eyes.
    * The frontalis, which creates the wrinkles of the forehead


Procedure Length

The injection itself takes a few minutes.

The doctor uses a special syringe and injects a small amount of botox to the muscles involved.

Men usually require larger amount due to larger muscles.

The effect takes place after a day or two and reaches its maximal effect after 10 days. The pain involving the injection usually well tolerated by most of the patients and there is no need in local anesthetics.

Duration effect

The duration of the effect is usually 3 month for full effect and 8 month for partial effect. Longer action cases muscle fibers to degenerate therefore it is recommended to repeat the treatment after 3-4 month. After several treatments there are longer periods of time with full effect and usually much less botox required to achieve it. Many patients enjoy even the partial effect for long periods of time.

There is no permanent effect.