Botox Injections

Botox treatment is a revolutionary approach to reversing the affects facial wrinkles. Crow's feet, worry lines and laugh 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.

Before Botox Injection

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

The areas that will be treated are marked and digital photographs are taken in order to determine the amount of improvement after surgery.

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 may need to be repeated two to three times per year to retain the effects. Research has suggested, however, that long term use of the injections leads to a longer duration of each treatment's effect. Botox is only useful in treating expression lines and cannot be used to repair sagging skin caused by aging. Sometimes Botox is used in conjunction with filler materials in the skin.

Post-Injection Information

After the injections patients may experience slight bruising around the area that quickly fades. 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 all risks associated at the time of your consultation.

The following information is provided to help you through your postoperative care after the Botox injection. If any additional information is needed, call the office any time at 816-524-4334

• Do not massage areas injected for 3 hours
• Stay in an upright position for 3 hours
• Exercise the muscles injected via repeated facial expressions (i.e. repeated frowning or squinting)
• Results of the injected areas will occur within one week, and may be seen as early as 48 hours.
• If bleeding, swelling, persistent redness, numbness, double vision, or drooping eyelid should occur please call 816-524-4334