BOTOX

Crow's feet, forehead furrows, and frown lines can frequently be treated without surgery using botulinum toxin injections (Botox). Our facial muscles are in constant use- to eat, talk, and create expressions. The continual contraction of muscles, over time, produces wrinkles and furrows that can be accentuated when smiling, squinting, or frowning. These lines produce an aged appearance.

Botox is a purified protein that can be used in a controlled manner to relax muscles that produce wrinkles. By injecting a miniscule amount of the chemical directly into specific muscles, the muscles contract less forcefully and create less folding of the overlying skin. Botox has been used safely for more than 10 years to treat medical conditions that include overactive muscles, and it has now been used safely to produce a more youthful, relaxed, and friendly facial appearance.

The effect of Botox is temporary, lasting from 3 to 6 months. Repeated treatments are needed to continue the effect, but treatments may be stopped at any time. Because the injections are given with very small needles, the discomfort of treatment is minimized.