BOTOX
BOTOX is administered with an extremely fine needle directly into the targeted facial muscle. The protein then blocks the transmission from the nerve ending to the targeted muscle. As a result, the treated muscle relaxes and the dynamic wrinkle is softened. This effect generally lasts from two to six months. BOTOX is now widely used by physicians throughout the United States to control or reduce facial dynamic wrinkles. Administration of BOTOX is a relatively pain-free procedure, and an ideal treatment for those patients who wish to avoid significant invasive surgery or want to minimize their time away from work or other responsibilities.
COMMON CONCERNS ABOUT BOTOX COSMETIC
Concern about Appearing 'Frozen' or 'Surprised'
Our doctors know how to produce natural-appearing, age-appropriate results using BOTOX. As the muscle-relaxing effect of BOTOX is dose-dependent, the degree of muscle contraction impairment can be controlled by the amount of BOTOX that is administered into an area. Our physician's goal is for the vertical frown lines between the brows to be completely eliminated, while preserving the ability to elevate the eyebrows in a natural manner. Therefore, a scowling appearance will be softened, but the cosmetic client will otherwise retain the ability to translate other emotions through facial expression in a normal manner.
Concern about Injecting a 'Toxin' into the Body ?
There are always concerns when it comes to a new, previously-unknown drug or substance. BOTOX® is, indeed, a diluted form of botulism toxin, whose wondrous wrinkle-smoothing properties became apparent while the compound was being investigated for other medical uses which BOTOX was later FDA-approved for. Two years later, in April 2002, the FDA granted approval for use of BOTOX in the treatment of frown lines. Over the last 20 years, the BOTOX® compound Botulinum Toxin Type A has been evaluated in more than 200 clinical studies, and has been widely used for more than 11 year approximately 1.6 million times in the U.S. last year alone.
There is no chance of getting botulism from a BOTOX injection. There are possible side effects, but the treatment is generally considered safe if one is healthy and does not suffer from certain illnesses or neurological disorders. Also, if too much toxin is injected, or is injected into the wrong facial area, a person occasionally will experience temporary eyelid muscle 'drooping'--which could certainly be an aggravation, but thankfully, this occurs very rarely when administered by an experienced injector, and the condition tends to resolve on its own within a week or two.
Concern about Injection Pain
The BOTOX injection needle is very fine, and only a small amount of liquid is used, so the pain associated with the injections is minimal--like the sensation of a bug bite. No sedation is required, and you can resume normal activities immediately. You can even drive yourself home or back to the office. Typically, the area to be injected will have a local anesthetic applied to it and will be chilled during injection to lessen discomfort. Some patients experience minor temporary bruising at the injection site, which can easily be covered with makeup .
Dr. Tabriz has been practicing Botox Cosmetic injections for over 5 years. Dr.Tabriz's Botox treatments not only cost your less, but it lasts longer between visits. Dr. Tabriz will give you a natural look that's never frozen or fake looking. Botox is a great non-surgical way to reduce lines caused by frowning, smiling, and squinting.