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Overview BOTOX® Cosmetic is certainly not just for women. Women may talk about their looks more often, but men are concerned about their appearance as well. Men can benefit from a more youthful appearance through the use of BOTOX. Botox cosmetic injections are a great way for men to do something about their brow lines. A man who has pronounced lines between his brows may be perceived as angry or stressed—and he doesn't want to look that way. That's why it's not surprising that men are also choosing BOTOX® Cosmetic, a non-surgical, physician-administered treatment. A BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment requires little time out of the office. So, it’s possible to have the procedure done during a lunch hour and head right back to the office.
History Researchers discovered in the 1950s that injecting overactive muscles with minute quantities of botulinum toxin type A decreased muscle activity by blocking the release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, thereby rendering the muscle unable to contract for a period of 4 to 6 months. Alan Scott, a San Francisco ophthalmologist, first applied tiny doses of the toxin in a medicinal sense to treat 'crossed eyes' (strabismus) and 'uncontrollable blinking' (blepharospasm), but needed a partner to gain regulatory approval to market his discovery as a drug. Allergan, Inc., a pharmaceutical company that focused on prescription eye therapies and contact lens products, bought the rights to the drug in 1988 and received FDA approval in 1989. Allergan renamed the drug Botox. Cosmetically desirable effects of Botox were first discovered by Vancouver-based cosmetic surgeons Drs. Alastair and Jean Carruthers. The serendipitous discovery occurred when the husband-and-wife team observed the softening of patients' frown lines following treatment for eye muscle disorders, leading to clinical trials and subsequent FDA approval for cosmetic use in April 2002. As of 2006, Botox injection is the most common cosmetic operation in the United States.
Talk to a doctor Many patients have questions about Botox treatment and would like a free consultation. This consultation will allow your doctor to discuss the benefits and risks of Botox treatment. Make sure when selecting a Botox doctor to look for a board certified physician who has references. Any information on this website should not be considered a substitute for consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. |
Overview BOTOX® Cosmetic is approved for the temporary treatment of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people ages 18–65. Talk to a doctor Many patients have questions about Botox treatment and would like a free consultation. This consultation will allow your doctor to discuss the benefits and risks of Botox treatment. Make sure when selecting a Botox doctor to look for a board certified physician who has references. Any information on this website should not be considered a substitute for consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. |
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Restylane - back Overview Restylane® injectable “filler” is made up of Hyaluronic acid used to reduce wrinkles around the mouth and nose. It is also frequently used to give the lips a full and voluptuous appearance and to reduce lip lines. The filler is injected just below the surface of the skin to add volume, smoothing unwanted lines and wrinkles.
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Many patients have questions about Restylane® or Juvaderm treatment and would like a free consultation. This consultation will allow your doctor to discuss the benefits and risks of Restylane® or Juvaderm treatment. Make sure when selecting a doctor to look for a board certified physician who has references. Any information on this website should not be considered a substitute for consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon.
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Juvéderm® is the newest dermal filler on the market, can be used to treat frown lines, smile lines, vertical lip lines, and acne scars. and is recommended to last six to nine months. JUVÉDERM® cosmetic facial fillers! JUVÉDERM® is a ‘next generation’ family of smooth, long-lasting gel dermal fillers, and the latest advance in hyaluronic acid cosmetic filler technology. Hyaluronic acid, a complex sugar already found naturally in the body, has become a favored compound for replenishing the areas of the face where the skin’s volume and fullness has been lost. In the body, hyaluronic acid fills the space between collagen and elastin fibers of the skin. It is present in all living cells; attracting and binding water, hydrating and giving the skin smoothness and volume. However, as the body ages, the ability of the body’s cells to manufacture its own hyaluronic acid is diminished, resulting in the loss of skin volume, producing folds and wrinkles. JUVÉDERM® is biosynthetic and of non-animal origin. Since it is not created from an animal source, there is little chance of allergic reaction. The formula is highly biocompatible, and no testing is required prior to administration. It has been proven to be safe and effective for skin of all types and colors.
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Perlane Perlane® restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds). After your treatment, you might have some swelling, redness, pain, and bruising. This will normally last less than seven days. Although rare, red or swollen small bumps may occur. If you have had herpes before, an injection can cause the herpes to return. In rare circumstances, the doctor may inject into a blood vessel, which can damage the skin. To avoid bruising and bleeding, you should not use Perlane if you have recently used drugs that thin your blood or prevent clotting. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or under 18, you shouldn’t use Perlane®
Talk to a doctor Many patients have questions about Perlane or Restylane® treatment and would like a free consultation. This consultation will allow your doctor to discuss the benefits and risks of Perlane or Restylane® treatment. Make sure when selecting a doctor to look for a board certified physician who has references. Any information on this website should not be considered a substitute for consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. |