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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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What are the benefits of Botox?


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October 8, 2008

Botox has many benefits

Richard P. Rand, MD
Richard P. Rand, MD
Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon

Botox is well known to reduce wrinkles that are related to overactive muscles. It also may be useful in treating migraine headaches as has been extensively studied by doctors at the Cleveland Clinic.

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October 8, 2008

Smooth wrinkles - Soften appearance

Edmond A. Zingaro, MD
Edmond A. Zingaro, MD
Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon

For cosmetic use, Botox relaxes specific muscles that, when contracted, cause facial wrinkling.  When administered properly, Botox softens facial features without removing ability to animate.  Using some topical numbing agent and ice before injecting makes it a comfortable procedure.  The most common area injected is the frown area on the brow between the eyes to soften that angry look.  The forehead can also be treated to smooth thansverse lines.  Treating just next to the eye socket eliminates "crow's feet".  I've used it successfully in many other areas but advanced injection training is necessary to properly administer in these regions.

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