San Jose Botox doctors

Daryl K. Hoffman, MD Daryl K. Hoffman, MD
Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon
805 El Camino Real Suite A, Palo Alto
17 answers
Vincent D. Lepore, MD Vincent D. Lepore, MD
San Jose Plastic Surgeon
2581 Samaritan Drive Suite 102, San Jose
14 answers
George Commons, MD George Commons, MD
Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon
1515 El Camino Real Suite C, Palo Alto
13 answers
Donald M. Brown, MD Donald M. Brown, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
2100 Webster Street Suite 429, San Francisco
11 answers
Michael Tomcik, MD Michael Tomcik, MD
San Francisco Dermatologist
101 Park Place Ste 101, San Ramon
4 answers
Vishal Banthia, MD Vishal Banthia, MD
San Jose Facial Plastic Surgeon
1510 Fashion Island Blvd Suite 100, San Mateo
3 answers

Recent Answers

Scared of Botox For Forehead Lines- What Are The Risks?

Hi, I am 29 and I have horizontal forehead lines on my forehead that make me look older. I would love to have botox but im terrified of it. what are the chances of breathing probs or swallowing probs after having botox in the forehead?? If this were to happen when would it be apparent? would the risk be for the whole 4 months or so that botox works or for the first few day?? thanks

A: Botox works for forehead lines Botox treatments are extremely common and extremely safe. Horizontal forehead lines respond very well to Botox, especially when your as young as you are. Going to an experienced injector is always a good idea. I would also recommend starting conservatively. One can always add more.
Daryl K. Hoffman, MD
Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon
Which Do You Think is Better to Combat the Dreaded Frown Line...botox or Juvederm?

I am going to have either or done next week for my frown line between my eyes. I can't stand it! I had a conservative amount of Botox done for this last year and it worked fine, but I still was able to see a faint line still. Do you think that getting Juvederm this time around would be a better option, or should I just ask for more Botox?

A: Botox works but you need to use it regularly

The frown lines will continue to improve if you use botox regularly.  Usually you need to get it every four months for the best results.  It will weaken the muscle and reduce your frown lines.  Juvederm can be used as well.  You said you got it last year.  I don't know if you got it two months ago or fourteen months ago.  But, Botox works really well for frown lines and if you have to chose one or the other, chose Botox.

Daryl K. Hoffman, MD
Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon
Is the Orbicularis Oculi Muscle Ever Frozen with Botox Injections?

I read the paragraph below on an Oprah.com article, and was wondering if this muscle is commonly or ever frozen by botox injections? "When someone smiles out of genuine delight, a facial muscle called the orbicularis oculi involuntarily contracts, crinkling the skin around the eyes. Most of us are incapable of deliberately moving this muscle, which means that when a person fakes a smile, her orbicularis oculi likely won't budge."

A: Botox used for crows feet lines Yes, the orbicularis oculi muscles are often "frozen" with Botox to treat crows feet lines. That muscles is the one that closes the eyes, so the whole muscle isn't frozen, just the part infer the crows feet. I do believe that the smile of true delight shows much differently than a fake smile. Artfully done Botox shouldn't change that.
Daryl K. Hoffman, MD
Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon
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