Dallas BOTOX® Clinic
What is BOTOX® Cosmetic?
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified liquid which inactivates the
muscles which cause undesirable facial expressions and
wrinkles. It is a highly concentrated derivative of the
bacterial substance which causes botulism, but the doses are
so low and the sites of administration so specific that the
effects are strictly isolated to the small muscles which are
targeted for treatment.
It has been used for years to treat patients with certain
muscular disorders. More recently, BOTOX® has been getting
attention as an anti-wrinkle treatment that is quick and
convenient with minimal side effects.
Wrinkles are formed over time as the facial muscles contract
to laugh, smile or frown. As these muscles contract, lines
are worn into the skin, resulting in each individuals unique
pattern of facial wrinkles. BOTOX® works by
attaching to the nerve terminals and blocking the action of
chemical neurotransmitters. This prevents the muscles from
contracting, allowing the skin to relax reducing or even
eliminating the overlying wrinkles.
BOTOX® has a long term safety record. Since the early '90's, BOTOX®
has been used to help patients who suffer from blepharospasm,
a muscular disorder that makes it difficult, if not impossible
to normally open the eye. BOTOX® use is not limited to the
face. It can be used to correct many muscle spasms such as
voice box spasms and neck spasms.
We use a micro needle to inject a small amount of BOTOX® into
the tiny muscles in the area around the wrinkle(s). Pain is
minimal and most patients compare the sensation to a bug
bite. Injections are normally given every four to six months since
the effects of the treatment diminish over time. Usually,
results are seen within the first few days following
injection. The duration of benefit is often extended with each
successive treatment, therefore the second treatment often
lasts longer than the first, and so on.
Because everyone’s anatomy is a little
different, the intensity and duration of BOTOX® effect varies somewhat from
person to person. The intent is not to cause complete paralysis of the
treated muscle, but to weaken them enough to cause the lines
to relax and diminish visibly.
The FDA has approved BOTOX® for use on the vertical “frown” lines between the eyebrows
but it is commonly used for treatment of the horizontal lines on the forehead
and "crows feet" too. It can also help with the bands
of muscles at the front of the neck. Newer applications can shape facial
expression by raising the brows and corners of the mouth. BOTOX® treatments are highly effective,
and in most people will create a more alert, refreshed and younger
appearance. Often, depending on the lines or wrinkles treated, BOTOX® can
produce a friendlier, less “stern” look, too.
October BOTOX® Special
Join us for our BOTOX® Party Thurs. Oct 11th from 4-7pm!
During the party BOTOX® will be offered for only $275 per
site! We will also have giveaways and free food and drinks
along with discounts on other great products such as
JUVÉDERM™, Laser Hair Removal, Tattoo Removal and Microderm!
Please RSVP to 972-661-5077 or
jeanne@cosmeticsurgerydallas.com
Disclaimer for BOTOX®: The information from the Plastic Surgery Center of Dallas is not intended to be taken as BOTOX® advice. This Dallas cosmetic surgery website is intended to provide general information regarding our Dallas BOTOX® clinic and to help you find a Dallas cosmetic surgeon.
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