Botox injections also known as Botulinum Toxin Fillers is the fastest growing cosmetic procedure.

Botox is a simple procedure in which cosmetic surgeons carefully inject a low dose of the toxin into an individual’s facial muscles, causing temporary relaxation of the injected muscles. involves administering injections directly into the muscles that which causes facial lines and wrinkles to smooth the appearance of skin.

Ideal candidates for Botox injections are young to middle aged men and women, usually between 35 to 60, who do not have significant sun damage but want to eliminate lines and wrinkles on their face neck.

Botox Recovery

There is little or no recovery time after undergoing Botox Injection. You can resume your normal activities immediately, but your doctor may advise you to stay out of the sun.  Any discomfort, bruising or swelling can be treated with mild over-the-counter painkillers such as ibuprofen.  Call your doctor immediately if you experience any severe pain or symptoms that are progressive or seem unusual to you.

Juvederm treatments are only available through healthcare professionals who are trained and experienced in dermal filler injections. The treatments are given in an office setting, where a very fine needle is guided below the epidermis and into the connective tissues within the dermal area of the face where deep lines and folds develop. There, the filler works like a sponge within the skin, where it also absorbs water, giving you a more youthful appearance.

Juvederm contains a pain-numbing lidocaine anesthetic, which keeps patient discomfort at a minimum. In most cases, Juvederm treatments are performed in just minutes and require little or no down time, although bruising may occur no matter how experienced the injector. Cosmetic results are instantaneous, and the younger appearance achieved in a single Juvederm treatment can last up to one year, after which time the body safely absorbs the biocompatible filler.

Many individuals feel younger than the face they see in the mirror. Skin wrinkles can begin to appear as a result of aging, regular sleeping positions, or a reduction in weight. Wrinkling is also promoted by characteristic facial positions, sun damage, lack of hydration, and smoking. The muscles of facial expression that cause wrinkles are located around the eyes and mouth, forehead, and nose. Facial rejuvenation for skin wrinkles in these areas has been significantly impacted by botulinum toxin.

After The Procedure

Patients are able to return to their regular daily schedule immediately after the procedure with the minimum caution of not rubbing the injected areas. Results are observable within five to seven days and last for approximately three months. Patients report few side effects and those reported are mild and cause no disruption to their daily life. When the procedure is done correctly, under a plastic surgeon’s care, a patient’s best aesthetic results can be achieved.