San Diego BOTOX® Cosmetic Specialists
Every facial expression made requires the contraction of tiny underlying muscles in the face. Over time as these expressions are repeated, wrinkles and lines start to appear. While this is a natural occurrence in the aging process, it can often make men or women look much older than they really are. At our San Diego BOTOX® practice, we offer a solution to eliminate those lines, creases and wrinkles without invasive surgery using BOTOX® Cosmetic.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a truly remarkable medical breakthrough that uses the active ingredient of Clostridium botulinum bacterium. When BOTOX® Cosmetic is injected into the muscle of the face, this active ingredient relaxes the surrounding muscle tissues, creating a softer appearance and eliminating wrinkles. The procedure itself is virtually painless and is administered using thin needles. The most common areas of the face that BOTOX® Cosmetic is effective in treating are wrinkles and creases in the forehead, glabella (between the eyebrows), smile lines and "crow's feet" near the eye.
The effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic injections generally take about seven days to appear, but results typically last three to six months. This is an affordable and convenient treatment for those who want to look their best but don't prefer invasive surgery.
BOTOX® was first introduced for its cosmetic qualities in the late 1980s. It is FDA approved for cosmetic use, and is also approved for several other uses in other areas of medicine, such as eliminating excessive underarm perspiration, reducing migraine headaches, inhibiting uncontrollable blinking habits, disguising misaligned eyes and controlling severe neck pain. It is also being used for muscle therapy in cerebral palsy patients and others with diseases that severely affect motor skills. BOTOX® is an amazing development and has proven to be extremely beneficial in several medical disciplines beyond cosmetic use.
Many patients interested in correcting their facial wrinkles, creases and lines are concerned that BOTOX® Cosmetic injections may cause negative side effects, such as frozen facial expressions. However, studies have shown that the only negative affects are temporary headaches or nausea in the days following the procedure. This is due to the fact that the body must accept the injection, and some may experience these side effects more than others. In a few days after the procedure, patients can smile, frown, and make every other facial expression like normal, only with a more relaxed and youthful appearance.
Because the BOTOX® Cosmetic works by temporarily blocking nerves in the face by relaxing muscles that cause wrinkles, this procedure should only be performed by highly trained and experienced physicians. Our San Diego facial plastic surgeons have performed numerous BOTOX® Cosmetic injections that have produced highly favorable results for our patients. But beyond producing great results, our doctors are always concerned with the safety and comfort of each patient during the procedure and in the recovery phase.
If you live in the La Jolla or San Diego area, contact us for a consultation to see if a BOTOX® Cosmetic facial rejuvenation treatment is right for you.
Contact Us for BOTOX® Facial Rejuvenation Treatments & Skin Care
If you live in the La Jolla or San Diego area, contact us for a consultation to see if a BOTOX® Cosmetic facial rejuvenation treatment is right for you.
Wendell Smoot, M.D.
John Smoot, M.D.
Reza Sadrian, M.D.
Carol Hollan, M.D.
9850 Genesee Ave. #300, #380
La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone No: (858) 587-9850
Fax: (858) 622-2066
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