Botox Cosmetic
Botox is the dependable and popular method of treating
frown lines, smile lines, crowís feet and other dynamic wrinkles.
For most of the wrinkles that are produced from a lifetime
of sun damage and aging, the Erbium resurfacing laser is
the best available solution. It offers the possibility of
removing most or all of this damage and rejuvenating your
skin.
But some wrinkles are the result of muscular action. These
are called "dynamic wrinkles". They include the frown lines
which occur between the eyebrows, the crowís feet or "laugh
lines" at the outer corners of the eyes and below them, and
the brow furrows of the forehead.
These wrinkles can be softened or smoothed by such methods
as chemical peels, power peels, and by laser resurfacing.
But since they have been formed by the muscular action of
small facial muscles of expression, they tend to be re-established
eventually.
Now there is a simple, safe, and effective solution for
these dynamic wrinkles. It has been called the "lunchtime
face-lift" by some because it is simple and quick to perform.
The method consists of injecting tiny quantities of a biological
medicine called Botox into specific muscles that cause these
wrinkles. Botox is "Botulinum enterotoxin". This substance
does not harm the muscles. And it does not harm the nerves.
But it blocks the signals from the nerves so the muscle will
not contract. Thus the cause of dynamic wrinkles is removed.
The area remains relaxed and the wrinkles are markedly softened.
Some patients say they "frown" whenever they are concentrating.
People think that they are angry when they are not. Or they
may get headaches easily. Deep creases can form due to the
frequent frowning. With Botox this can be corrected. When
they attempt to frown, but the brow remains relaxed and smooth.
The result can be remarkable. They look more relaxed and
confident. Even headaches can be reduced in these patients.
The same is true for crowís feet. When you smile, your eyes
can still "light up" and be very natural and attractive.
But without the parallel wrinkles at the corner of the eyes
that can be distracting. The result is a more natural, softer
smile without the deep wrinkles.
Botox is not a permanent treatment, but it is long lasting.
Your first treatment will usually last four months. With
repeat treatments the results tend to last longer. Ultimately
one to two treatments a year will maintain the improvement.
The treatments are safe and effective. Adverse effects are
rare. Call to schedule a consultation appointment for full
information about Botox Cosmetic. If Botox Cosmetic is appropriate
for you, you may choose to have your first treatment in the
same session.
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