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Botox 

What it is: Cosmetic injection to relax wrinkle-forming facial muscles intended to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Botox injections typically last up to 4 months.

What it addresses:

- Lines between eyebrows
- Furrows on forehead
- Crow's feet
- Smile lines
- Neck wrinkles
- Bell's Palsy
- Facial Asymmetry
- Excessive sweating

 
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Are Botox and Restylane best used together?

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August 1, 2008

Botox and Restylane in combination

Edmond A. Zingaro, MD
Edmond A. Zingaro, MD
Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon

Botox works by relaxing specific muscles that, when they contract, cause wrinkles. Fillers, such as Restylane, add volume. These products are complementary as they do different things.

It is common to use Botox and fillers together to relax muscles in certain areas and add volume to other areas. The decision on whether both are needed depends on each patient's specific problems.

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July 8, 2008

Botox and Restylane together

D.J. Verret, MD
D.J. Verret, MD
Board Certified
Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answer by D.J. Verret, MD

Depends. Botox works by paralyzing muscles. This helps to relax the muscles and decrease resting lines in the face. Restylane works by filling in those lines.

In some people with lines created both by muscle motion and tethering of the skin to deeper structures, a combination of Botox and a filler such as Restylane will give the best result. In some patients, only one is needed. As always, it is best to consult with an experienced physician who can talk you through your options.

Web reference: http://innovationsfps.com
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