Botox® Injections
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Botox is a sterile, purified protein that may be injected beneath the skin to temporarily soften or eliminate the appearance of certain wrinkles. Botox may be used to treat forehead creases, brow furrows and crow's feet. These types of wrinkles are caused by specific facial expression muscles and their repeated creasing of the skin. By injecting Botox into the muscle, the muscle is temporarily weakened or paralyzed, thus reducing or eliminating previous skin creasing and prohibiting new skin creasing.
By reducing or improving the wrinkle or crease, patients are left with a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance.
Individuals who are looking to improve the appearance of forehead creases, brow furrows and/or crow's feet may be good candidates for Botox treatment. As with other types of cosmetic surgery, patients should be in good health and have realistic expectations for the outcome. It's important that patients understand that Botox cannot completely or permanently remove facial wrinkles.
Botox treatment is typically administered in the office setting with several tiny injections directly into the specific muscles. The treatment takes just a few minutes to perform. Recovery is minimal and most patients are able to immediately return to work and other normal activities. Some minor irritation, redness, bruising or swelling can occur, though these side effects will fade within several hours. While it may take several days before the full effect is seen, results will last an average of three to six months.
Read frequently asked botox questions.

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