Botox
Cosmetic
BOTOX®
Cosmetic is a new innovative therapy used to minimize facial
expressions and neck branding. BOTOX® Cosmetic inactivates
muscle contraction, in effect causing a regulated form of muscle
relaxation. It inhibits the release of acetylcholine at the joining
site of the nerve to the muscle, so that the muscle never gets a chance
to contract.
Physicians can now utilize BOTOX® Cosmetic as a means to relax muscles in specific facial areas such as vertical forehead frown creases and to some degree, crow’s-feet around the eyes. It may also be used to minimize "banding" around the neck.
BOTOX® has been used by ophthalmologists since 1973 as a treatment for patients with crossed eyes. By weakening the overactive eye muscles, BOTOX® provided an alternative to surgery. In 1988, a Vancouver ophthalmologist and her husband, a dermatologist pioneered a new cosmetic procedure where they utilized BOTOX® injections to minimize wrinkles and facial expression lines.
Further research confirmed both the effectiveness and safety of the BOTOX® vaccine. In 1996, at the Annual Meeting for the American Academy of Dermatology, BOTOX® was presented as a useful treatment for facial expression lines. Significant improvement was noted for vertical forehead frown lines and crow’s-feet to a lesser degree.
BOTOX® Cosmetic injections neutralize overactive brow muscles which can cause vertical frown lines (permanent skin creases even when relaxed) often due to expressions of anger, confusion, or anxiety.
BOTOX® Cosmetic may also be used in conjunction with laser resurfacing to aid in the prevention of the recurrence of crow’s-feet around the eyes due to its inhibiting of the underlying muscles.
BOTOX® Cosmetic has also been found to improve neck banding which may be seen when one flare’s their neck. These bands can often be seen on the neck of older patients, even at rest.
The effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic injections usually last for a period of 4 to 7 months in most patients, however, repeat injections may give semi-permanent results.
BOTOX®
Cosmetic is a new innovative therapy used to minimize facial
expressions and neck branding. BOTOX® Cosmetic inactivates
muscle contraction, in effect causing a regulated form of muscle
relaxation. It inhibits the release of acetylcholine at the joining
site of the nerve to the muscle, so that the muscle never gets a chance
to contract.Physicians can now utilize BOTOX® Cosmetic as a means to relax muscles in specific facial areas such as vertical forehead frown creases and to some degree, crow’s-feet around the eyes. It may also be used to minimize "banding" around the neck.
BOTOX® has been used by ophthalmologists since 1973 as a treatment for patients with crossed eyes. By weakening the overactive eye muscles, BOTOX® provided an alternative to surgery. In 1988, a Vancouver ophthalmologist and her husband, a dermatologist pioneered a new cosmetic procedure where they utilized BOTOX® injections to minimize wrinkles and facial expression lines.
Further research confirmed both the effectiveness and safety of the BOTOX® vaccine. In 1996, at the Annual Meeting for the American Academy of Dermatology, BOTOX® was presented as a useful treatment for facial expression lines. Significant improvement was noted for vertical forehead frown lines and crow’s-feet to a lesser degree.
BOTOX® Cosmetic injections neutralize overactive brow muscles which can cause vertical frown lines (permanent skin creases even when relaxed) often due to expressions of anger, confusion, or anxiety.
BOTOX® Cosmetic may also be used in conjunction with laser resurfacing to aid in the prevention of the recurrence of crow’s-feet around the eyes due to its inhibiting of the underlying muscles.
BOTOX® Cosmetic has also been found to improve neck banding which may be seen when one flare’s their neck. These bands can often be seen on the neck of older patients, even at rest.
The effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic injections usually last for a period of 4 to 7 months in most patients, however, repeat injections may give semi-permanent results.
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