BOTOX® Cosmetic

Reducing fine lines and facial wrinkles is one of the most requested procedures in the quest for a youthful appearance. With BOTOX® Cosmetic, these lines are smoothed away with just a few minimally invasive injections in the skin. It is an increasingly popular alternative to cosmetic surgery that eliminates the long recovery times and pain of surgery while delivering impressive results.

What is BOTOX® Cosmetic?

Botox is a neurotoxin protein initially developed for medical applications, such as treating muscle spasms, migraines, and excessive sweating. However, its ability to temporarily paralyze muscles led to its use for reducing wrinkles and smoothing fine lines.

BOTOX Cosmetic is most effective in treating “dynamic wrinkles,” which are the ones created by facial movements such as squinting, frowning, and smiling. Areas we can effectively treat with BOTOX include:

  • Horizontal forehead lines
  • Frown lines (vertical lines between the eyebrows)
  • Crow’s feet (lines and wrinkles at the outside corners of the eyes)
  • Bunny lines (wrinkles on the nose when smiling)
  • Marionette lines (lines from the corners of the mouth to the chin)
  • Jawline contouring
  • Facial Sculpting

The BOTOX® Cosmetic Procedure

A licensed professional injects BOTOX Cosmetic just under the skin’s surface into selected muscles. Typically, the BOTOX is administered in a series of small injections that are not painful. However, you may feel a slight pinch. If you like, we can apply a numbing cream to the area to minimize your discomfort.

Most people return to their normal activities immediately after receiving BOTOX injections. The procedure typically takes 15-20 minutes. There may be some minor redness and tenderness at the injection site, which will fade within a few hours. Mild bruising may last 2-3 days.

How Does BOTOX® Cosmetic Work?

The active ingredient in BOTOX Cosmetic temporarily blocks nerve signals from the muscles to the brain. When the BOTOX is injected into the muscles, the blocked nerve

signals inhibit muscle contractions and relax the skin, reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles. The effect usually lasts three to six months and can be repeated as needed.

Although BOTOX begins to work immediately, visible results may not be apparent until the second or third day. It can take up to a week for the full effect of BOTOX® Cosmetic to appear.

If fine lines and wrinkles are prematurely aging you, BOTOX Cosmetic can smooth away the signs of aging without cosmetic surgery. BOTOX is a safe, effective, and long-lasting way to reduce wrinkles and keep others guessing about how you stay looking so young.