Injectables

Botox^® is administered in tiny amounts precisely injected into facial muscles around the eyes, forehead and mouth. These injections block nerve impulses, temporarily weakening muscles so that the wrinkles that form with excessive facial movement are diminished. After treatment, the overlying skin remains smooth and unwrinkled while untreated facial muscles contract normally, allowing normal facial expression to remain unaffected. The treatment gives the face a rejuvenated, relaxed and younger look. In addition, Botox^® can also be useful to stop sweating under the arms.

No. A topical numbing cream and very fine needle is used to administer Botox^® so the pain associated with the injections is minimal to none. No sedation or local anesthetic is required, and you will be able to drive and engage in all of your usual daily activities immediately after your injections. We do ask that you remain upright for 4 hours after treatment and refrain from massaging the treated area. You may have slight temporary bruising of the skin at your injection sites, but otherwise there will be no visible signs of your treatment. It is wise to schedule your Botox^® treatment 2 weeks before an important event, just in case you get a small bruise.

Botox^® results are not permanent. The effects of Botox should last between three and six months on average. The exact duration of results depends on several factors, such as the dosage, the application, the anatomy of the patient, and the area that was treated with Botox®. The effects generally take effect 4-7 days after the first treatment. Repeat injections are administered at your discretion when muscle function returns. Over time, as these muscles begin to lose their strength, intervals between sessions may lengthen, so that injections can eventually be spaced 5-7 months apart.