Dr. Gary Borodic is one of Boston's leading eyelid and oculoplastic surgeons, with over 20 years experience and having performed thousands of eyelid plastic's procedures. He is uniquely Boston's leading authority on all aspects of facial use of BOTOX, and has extensively consulted with leading companies, regulatory agencies, and has performed over 20,000 injections on patients.
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Can it be used for wrinkles?
BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are best on the upper third of the face. Forehead lines, furrows between the eyebrows, and lines around the eyes (crow's feet) respond favorably to the treatment. Frown lines (below the mouth) and chin creases may also be improved with a BOTOX® Cosmetic injection, but response here varies among individuals. Please visit our office for a personal consultation on how BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments can help you.
BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are best on the upper third of the face. Forehead lines, furrows between the eyebrows, and lines around the eyes (crow's feet) respond favorably to the treatment. Frown lines (below the mouth) and chin creases may also be improved with a BOTOX® Cosmetic injection, but response here varies among individuals. Please visit our office for a personal consultation on how BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments can help you.
BOTOX® Cosmetic
BOTOX® Cosmetic is the trade name of Botulinum Toxin Type A, a purifiedneurotoxin complex manufactured by Allergen. This toxin blocks the nerve impulses to muscles, causing a form of paralysis to each muscle group.
Although it is a toxin, BOTOX® Cosmetic has been used safely by ophthalmologists for over 10 years. It has been used for wrinkle therapy since the early 1990's with no serious side effects. In fact, people with migraine or chronic headache pain often find relief of their symptoms after BOTOX® Cosmetic therapy. This naturally formed substance (BOTOX® Cosmetic) is injected into muscle that is contracting abnormally. Be assured that BOTOX® Cosmetic therapy is safe. It has been used for aesthetic purposes for many years and is a popular treatment for visible signs of aging.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is the trade name of Botulinum Toxin Type A, a purifiedneurotoxin complex manufactured by Allergen. This toxin blocks the nerve impulses to muscles, causing a form of paralysis to each muscle group.
Although it is a toxin, BOTOX® Cosmetic has been used safely by ophthalmologists for over 10 years. It has been used for wrinkle therapy since the early 1990's with no serious side effects. In fact, people with migraine or chronic headache pain often find relief of their symptoms after BOTOX® Cosmetic therapy. This naturally formed substance (BOTOX® Cosmetic) is injected into muscle that is contracting abnormally. Be assured that BOTOX® Cosmetic therapy is safe. It has been used for aesthetic purposes for many years and is a popular treatment for visible signs of aging.
BOTOX® Q & A
How does it work?
BOTOX® Cosmetic is injected directly into a specific muscle so that only the action of that muscle will be paralyzed. Therefore, the problem that muscle causes will be stopped, leaving your skin smooth and relaxed. After the treatment, the overlying skin remains smooth and unwrinkled while the untreated facial muscles contract in a normal fashion. Some of the most common areas treated include crow's feet, frown lines, laugh lines, and forehead wrinkles.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is injected directly into a specific muscle so that only the action of that muscle will be paralyzed. Therefore, the problem that muscle causes will be stopped, leaving your skin smooth and relaxed. After the treatment, the overlying skin remains smooth and unwrinkled while the untreated facial muscles contract in a normal fashion. Some of the most common areas treated include crow's feet, frown lines, laugh lines, and forehead wrinkles.
Will the effects last?
The actual BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment takes only a few minutes and takes effect in three to four days. Gradually over three to five months the effects of the treatment will fade, and the muscle action will return. When expression lines start to reappear, a simple repeat treatment is all that is necessary to maintain the desired result.
The actual BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment takes only a few minutes and takes effect in three to four days. Gradually over three to five months the effects of the treatment will fade, and the muscle action will return. When expression lines start to reappear, a simple repeat treatment is all that is necessary to maintain the desired result.
Are there any side effects?
The side effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are typically related to the area where the solution is injected. There may be a slight discomfort from the needle entering the skin, and a small chance of a bruise at the site of the injection. There are no reports currently of damage to the eye, with injections to the eyelid. There have been no permanent treatment side effects. In fact, BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments have recently been awarded approval for cosmetic use by the Food And Drug Administration.
The side effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are typically related to the area where the solution is injected. There may be a slight discomfort from the needle entering the skin, and a small chance of a bruise at the site of the injection. There are no reports currently of damage to the eye, with injections to the eyelid. There have been no permanent treatment side effects. In fact, BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments have recently been awarded approval for cosmetic use by the Food And Drug Administration.