Botox treatment is a revolutionary approach to reversing the effects of facial wrinkles. Crow's feet, worry lines and forehead lines can all be a thing of the past. These are referred to as dynamic wrinkle lines and all are treatable with this procedure. Cosmetic denervation is the process of injecting botox into the tiny facial muscles that create the wrinkles. Botox injections are performed in the office and the whole procedure is complete in only thirty minutes.

Before Injection

To better understand your overall health, we will evaluate your medical history prior to injection. A complete examination of the area is made in order to decide the most effective injection sites. All issues and concerns will be discussed.

The Botox Procedure

Botox injections are performed without anesthesia because it is virtually painless. Only a very small sting is felt when the injections are made. The effects are not permanent and last approximately 3 months. Research has suggested, however, that long term use of the injections leads to a longer duration of each treatment's effect. Patients over the age of 65 may not experience as dramatic of results. Botox is only useful in treating expression lines for the glabella (between the eyebrows), throughout the forehead and around the crow's feet, and cannot be used to repair sagging skin caused by aging.

After Injection

After the procedure, patients may experience slight bruising around the area that quickly fades. Some may experience a dull headache for a few hours. Normal activities can be performed immediately. Possible side effects are temporary weakness of nearby muscles or in rare cases an eyelid may droop. Botox is completely reversible, so any side effect is only a temporary condition. The doctor will explain these risks at the time of your consultation.