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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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Does Botox work?

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April 7, 2008

Botox Is a Great Treatment Because It Really Works!

Joel Caschette, MD
Joel Caschette, MD

Botox works well for patients who want to improve lines visible in motion. I most commonly treat lines in these areas with Botox:

  • “Frown lines” between the eyes
  • “Crow’s feet” on the sides of the eyes
  • “Worry lines” on the forehead
The most dramatic results are visible when patients take great care of their skin, and lines at rest have not been “etched in” yet due to aging or poor skin care. In these cases, there is the occasional added benefit of improvement of lines at rest. This is only a “Bonus”; I always tell patients there’s no guarantee that lines at rest will improve.
 
Results are visible in 3 to 10 days. Botox usually is effective for 3 months after treatment. Allergan, the maker of Botox, notes a 95% patient satisfaction rate. In my office, I would say it’s at least that high.
 
Remember- It’s Your Face! For Best Results, seek treatment from an experienced Medical Doctor who performs Botox injections personally.
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February 14, 2008

Botox works very well

Erik Austin, DO, MPH
Erik Austin, DO, MPH

There’s a reason why Botox is the most popular cosmetic treatment in the U.S. - it works very well to eliminate unwanted facial, forehead, and neck wrinkles shortly after treatment. One of my patients calls Botox her “secret weapon.” There are 3.8 million Botox treatments provided each year in the U.S. alone! It is truly a wrinkle therapy without surgery.

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