There's a Reason Why Botox Is So Popular
It's More Than a Wrinkle-Filler

Botox Cosmetic was approved for cosmetic use in 2002, and since then it's enjoyed a meteoric rise in popularity. Today it's the most sought-after non-surgical procedure for facial rejuvenation. We use it to minimize wrinkles above the eyebrows, around the eyes, below the mouth and near the chin.

By paralyzing facial muscles, Botox clears away that tense, tight, hardened look that detracts from the face's natural beauty. The result is a smoother, clearer, more youthful face.

After all, facial aging isn't just about gravity and thinning facial skin. Stress and tension are just as harmful. My patients who get Botox Cosmetic around the eyes and forehead often tell me how utterly amazed they are by the results. They were expecting nothing more than relief from crow's feet or worry lines. What they got was both more subtle and more encompassing.

Restoring Balance to the Features
The got their facial balance back! Relaxing their frown lines widened the eyes and forehead area, making their noses appear smaller and re-proportioning the upper and lower face. When it comes to beauty, proportion is everything. Change the proportions of upper, middle and lower face and you can resolve many of the issues that result in what our culture calls "fading beauty."

A Minor Procedure
The injections only take several minutes, and you can return to your normal life right away. The results gradually appear over a seven to ten day period.

After a treatment the muscles will stay paralyzed and "relaxed" for about two to five months. Botox must be refreshed regularly. The good news: for as long as you are using Botox, skin creases do not form, because the muscles that cause creases are disabled.

Expressiveness Is Not Compromised
Many patients ask me: "Will I be able to frown, smile and use my face to express my feelings after Botox injections?" Yes. I inject the appropriate dosage in the right areas have so you still have plenty of expressiveness.

Two Warnings
Botox Cosmetic is not right for everyone. It should not be used by anyone who is allergic to botulinum toxin type A, is pregnant, or is breast-feeding.

Another caveat: Never, ever attend a so-called "Botox party." There are inferior grades of the toxin circulating that can harm you, and only a licensed physician with knowledge of facial anatomy can inject it properly.

Improvements Delight Everyone
I've been pleased to see what Botox has done for my patients, and my patients have been delighted with their improvements, which usually exceed expectations. Botox is one of the best low-impact facial rejuvenators around. It's practically painless (a brief stinging feeling), safe, and the rewards are seen quickly.

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