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The Effect
Botox injections have been found to reduce facial lines and wrinkles due to
sun exposure and expression lines (forehead lines and frown lines are soften and
often erased with treatment.)
The Procedure
Botulinum toxins have been used for neck spasms, cranial nerve disorders
and eye spasms. With the FDA approval of BOTOX ® for cosmetic use in the glabellar
region, the drug is used to smooth out wrinkles. When injected into facial muscles,
botulinum toxins block nerve impulses, temporarily paralyzing muscles and smoothing
wrinkles. Currently BOTOX ® is the only form of botulinum toxin approved by
the FDA for cosmetic purposes in the glabellar region.
Best candidates
Adult patients, up to 65 years old
Risks
All surgery carries risk, and you should be fully aware of the medical
risks associated with this procedure before you consent to surgery. Your surgeon
will discuss these risks with you during your consultation, and you are encouraged
to ask questions if there is anything you do not understand. More details about your consultation.
You will be required to sign a consent form before surgery stating that you have
been informed of the risks involved; that you understand those risks; and that you
accept those risks. This is standard hospital protocol and surgery will not be performed
if you do not sign.. More details about the required
forms.
It is your obligation to inform your surgeon of key medical information that may
influence the outcome of your surgery or may increase the level of risk. These include
medications you are taking, history of disease, medical complications, etc.
Risks and risk rates vary from patient to patient depending on a range of factors.
No two people are alike. The risks listed below are possible risks associated
with this type of surgery and are mentioned regardless of how remote the possibility:
Temporary swelling, discomfort. Lightening of treated skin. Acute sun sensitivity.
Increased sensitivity to makeup. Pinkness or redness in skin that may persist for
up to 6 months.
Treatment
Time required: The procedure itself only takes a few minutes and is almost painless,
but takes a few days to take effect. The effects of each Botox injection typically
last about 3 months, after which another treatment will be required to maintain
the results.
Anesthesia: none
Side effects
Temporary swelling, discomfort, or bruise in the area. Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing),
upper respiratory infection (such as a cold or flu) , neck pain, and headache. Botox
injections too close to the eyelid muscles can cause the eye area to temporarily
droop.
Recovery time: Immediate
Please note that this information should be used only as a guide to your treatment.
All specifics will be discussed with your Physician at your consultation.
If you have questions that are not answered in this website, then please
contact us.
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