Botox

What is Botox? Botox® is an injectible protein that stops the contraction of muscles around the injection site. Botox is genetically engineered and contains no bacteria. The Botox protein stops nerve impulses from reaching the muscles. When the muscles responsible for wrinkle formation cannot contract the wrinkle disappears.

Are Botox treatments safe?
Each year thousands of patients receive Botox treatments for a variety of conditions and it is quickly becoming a popular treatment for reversing the visible signs of aging. A fully certified and Physician's assistant comes to the day spa to administer the injections.

What is the treatment like?
Using a tiny microneedle, a very small amount of Botox is injected, very precisely, into several locations on the face. Most patients compare the sensation to a bug bite. No sedation or local anesthetic is required, and you can resume normal activities immediately. You can even drive yourself home or back to the office. Some patients experience a slight temporary bruising at the injection site. This can be covered with make-up.

Are there any side effects?
Temporary bruising is the most common side effect. In some cases, Botox can migrate and cause a temporary weakness of nearby muscles. In rare cases, there can be a drooping of an eyelid or asymmetry of facial expression. Because the effects of Botox are completely reversible, any side effects are temporary, lasting only a few weeks.

What results can I expect?
If dynamic wrinkles make you look older than you are, cosmetic denervatioin can smooth these out and give you a more youthful and pleasant appearance. Botox injections will not improve sagging skin or replace the need for a facelift or brow lift.

What are the limitations?
Botox injections are a temporary solution for the treatment of dynamic wrinkles. The effects of the injections last from three to six months. You will need to have injections about two to three times a year. Early clinical studies indicate that the duration of treatment benefits is increased over time so that you should require injections less frequently in the future. The duration of effect varies from patient to patient and may be less effective for those over 65 years of age.