BOTOX ™ Cosmetic Injections

BOTOX Cosmetic (Botulinum Toxin Type A) is used to treat the dynamic frown lines caused by over-active muscles. These lines that appear between your brows, around the outer corners of your eyes and on your forehead actually result from muscle movement and the passage of time. When the muscles in these areas contract, they cause the skin to develop permanent wrinkles or furrows.

How do I know if BOTOX Cosmetic is right for me?

Botox is used in 20-30 year old patients to prevent and eliminate wrinkles. Older patients with deeper wrinkles and soft tissue loss, often combine BOTOX Cosmetic with injectable fillers such as Juvaderm or Evolence.

How does BOTOX Cosmetic work?

Low doses of BOTOX Cosmetic are injected in tiny doses directly into the muscles making the frown lines. By blocking the release of a chemical that causes these muscles to contract, BOTOX Cosmetic allows them to relax. The muscle activity that causes frown lines is simply reduced, so you can still show expression, such as a frown or surprised look, but without the wrinkles and creases. It has been used for over 25 years and is a safe and effective treatment in experienced hands. BOTOX Cosmetic has also been shown to be effective for treatment of migraine headaches, excessive underarm sweating, and certain muscular spasm disorders.

What is treatment like?

BOTOX cosmetic is a quick and minimally invasive procedure consisting of a few tiny injections. Your doctor will decide where to place the injections to achieve the best results. No anesthesia is needed but your doctor may choose to numb the area with a cold ice pack or anesthetic cream before the injection. There is no downtime afterward and discomfort is minimal and brief.

How soon will I see a difference?

You can expect to see results within days after your treatment and the area may continue to improve for up to a week. Results last on the average from 3 to 4 months. Patients who have had serial Botox injections for a long period of time find that their results last for 6 to 8 months.

How can I be sure I'm getting real BOTOX Cosmetic?

The physicians at Premier Plastic Surgery are all board certified Plastic Surgeons who have detailed training in facial anatomy and nerve distribution, and extensive experience with BOTOX Cosmetic. Our experienced Plastic Surgeons can maximize your results with a natural look. Allergan, Inc., maker of BOTOX Cosmetic, is the only source for healthcare professionals to purchase the product, and each FDA-approved label has the "Allergan" hologram.