COSMETIC NEUROTOXINS

Prior to the formation of permanent wrinkles, fine lines will begin to form on the forehead, between the eyebrows, around the eyes and around the mouth. These fine lines are due to voluntary expressive motions that develop over time with repetitive action. As skin loses elasticity, these expressions eventually become involuntary, resulting in the development of deeper, more static wrinkles rather than dynamic wrinkles. Botox injections act to relax or paralyze the muscles involved in the actions that cause these wrinkles, which in turn results in relaxation of the wrinkles themselves.

After your Botox treatment, you should not lie flat or exercise for 4 hours and avoid rubbing your skin at the injection site. Dr. Chandler will go over any additional specific after-care instructions depending on your treatment.

Results after Botox are usually seen within 3-7 days. The final result is assessed at 2 weeks.

Results after one Botox treatment usually last up to 3 to 4 months, although individual results vary. Some patients only need injections biannually, and others notice lines returning earlier than 3 months. Results depend partially on the severity and depth of lines, the condition of your skin and your genetics. Early treatment may help prevent forehead and frown lines from forming. Lines that are resistant to Botox can sometimes be treated with filler injections or other nonsurgical skin treatments.

Botox injections are performed with small needles feel like pinpricks. No anesthesia is required. Cold compresses are used to help minimize the pinprick sensation. Topical and/or injectable numbing options are available upon request.

There is no down time after Botox injections. After treatment, there may be slight redness at the injection site.

In general, BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are considered a safe, non-invasive method of treating dynamic wrinkles. As with any injection, some mild redness or pinpoint bleeding at the injection site is normal and fades quickly. Bruising is rare and limited to small areas, and may be covered with makeup if it occurs. Other risks are extremely rare, including infection, asymmetry, and eyelid or brow drooping. It is important to have your injections done by a Plastic Surgeon who is familiar with the intricate underlying anatomy of the facial musculature, in order to target the exact muscles involved in treating facial lines.