BOTOX® injections are the most popular cosmetic procedure in the United States. Approved by the FDA for cosmetic use, BOTOX® injections smooth wrinkles by relaxing the muscles of the face. Other products used for wrinkle correction and to fill in fine lines (smile lines, nasolabial folds, etc…) are dermal fillers.
RFPS offers treatment with the following dermal fillers:
What is BOTOX® Cosmetic?
Botox Cosmetic is a product made by Allergan from the botulinum toxin type A that is used to correct fine lines and wrinkles on the face by relaxing the muscles in the face that are responsible for the wrinkles. Botox Cosmetic is the # 1 cosmetic treatment offered in the U.S. today with over 11 million treatments to date (2011). It is a very widely used product with a very long track record of positive outcomes and a great overall safety record.
BOTOX® Cosmetic Candidates
Anyone looking to smooth fine lines and wrinkles in the most common areas where they appear are likely candidates for Botox Cosmetic. A few other criteria that our nurse injector and doctor will consider prior to treatment:
- good overall emotional & physical health
- realistic expectations for the desired outcome
Specific reasons why our practicioners may decide that Botox Cosmetic is not the appropriate course of treatment for you:
- Determination of an allergic condition to bovine products
- Neurological disorders or diseases or other medical conditions that your doctor will have to evaluate
- Skin problems or infections to the local area that treatment with Botox Cosmetic is desired
- Patients already taking heart medications, other prescription drugs that may interfere… please consult with our Roseville, CA doctors to find out
- Other criteria that only our doctors can evaluate. Botox Cosmetic is a very safe and effective treatment but our doctors will have to ensure that there are no complicating factors prior to deciding that it is right for you. Please contact us to learn more about your specific treatment options.
Botox Cosmetic Results
The results of a BOTOX® injection can last three or more months and the injection can be repeated when the effects wear off. This treatment provides fast results to achieve a rested and refreshed look with little to no downtime. Your individual results will of course vary depending on your specific goals, status of area to be treated, and commitment to improvement. Realistically, the results produced by BOTOX are generally visible within 3 to 5 days after treatment.
Although results vary, the results of an individual treatment can last for about 4 to 6 months. The procedure may be repeated and, with each new treatment, the results tend to last longer.
Botox Cosmetic Treatment
To learn more about BOTOX® injections in the Greater Sacramento area, contact Roseville Facial Plastic Surgery today.