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BOTOX® Cosmetic
BOTOX®
Cosmetic
injections have
quickly risen to the top of the chart of most commonly performed
.
There were nearly three million
BOTOX®
Cosmetic
treatments
performed last year. This FDA approved wrinkle treatment can provide
predictable dramatic results with minimal risks and no down time. A
recent survey by The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
reported that 97% of patients treated with
BOTOX®
Cosmetic
were satisfied
with their results.
Prospective patients frequently express concerns about intentionally
injecting botulism toxin into their bodies. This substance has been
used for over fifteen years for a variety of muscular conditions and
has a very favorable safety profile. Patients with certain
neurologic disorders can be at higher risk for side effects and this
needs to be discussed with your .
BOTOX®
Cosmetic
received FDA
approval in 2002 for treating wrinkles caused by muscle activity
between the eyebrows. Other common “off-label”
wrinkle treatments are done in
the forehead and for crow’s feet, and occasionally around the mouth
and neck. More innovative uses for BOTOX®
Cosmetic, based on a
thorough understanding of the anatomy of the facial muscles of
animation, now include facial shaping. The most straightforward
example of this involves injecting a small amount of
BOTOX®
Cosmetic
just beneath the
outer half of the eyebrow. This weakens the muscle that pulls down
on the eyebrow (the orbicularis oris muscle) and allows the muscle
that elevates the eyebrow (the frontalis muscle) to act unopposed.
The aesthetic result is an elevation of the eyebrow that can relieve
that tired look and frequently rivals the results of a formal
operation to elevate the brow.
The results of your BOTOX®
Cosmetic
treatments are
very much dependent on the level of expertise of your
. Many patients are
being treated by physicians
(and sometimes even non-physicians) with only a casual understanding
of the complex anatomy and interactions of the muscles of facial
animation. Errant injections can leave a patient with significant
facial distortion for several months.
who
routinely perform
such as and
browlifts visualize these complex structures during surgeries and
are well versed in the anatomy of facial animation. Pursuing your
treatment with a is the best way
to ensure a positive experience.
Restylane® & Perlane®
Restylane® and
Perlane® are cosmetic dermal fillers made of a non-animal based
hyaluronic acid gel that is used to smooth away moderate to severe
facial wrinkles and restore volume. Both of these fillers are very
effective in lifting nasolabial folds (the lines from your nose to
the corners of your mouth) and enhancing lips. They can also be
used to eliminate smile lines, forehead creases, crow’s feet around
the eyes and to fill in depressed, acne scars.
Both Restylane®
and Perlane® can be done in the office by appointment. Numbing cream
is usually applied over the area to lessen the discomfort and then
the dermal filler is administered by injection with a fine needle
into the targeted area. The procedure is non-invasive and the
results are virtually instantaneous lasting as long as six to nine
months. Patients who want to maintain their desired look are
encouraged to come in as soon as they notice that their wrinkles are
coming back.
is a
diplomate of .
can be reached at
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,
near the
,
Newark
and
Jersey City,
New Jersey
area.
BOTOX®
Cosmetic is a registered trademark of Allergan, Inc.
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