Procedure: Strategic injection of Botulinum Toxin Type A into specific facial muscles results in temporary paralysis of facial muscles.
Effects: Inability to contract facial muscles reduces facial wrinkles that have developed from chronic muscle activity due to facial expressions.
Length: Procedure lasts 10 to 15 minutes.
Anesthesia: Although most patients do not require any anesthesia, some clinicians offer topical anesthetic to ease the slight pain associated
with injections.
Place of Treatment: Procedure is performed in the office.
Side Effects: Temporary bruising, tingling, headaches, or eyelid droop may be observed by patients.
Risks: - Botox® may rarely induce a hyper-allergenic response in patients allergic to eggs or albumin.
- Botox® may be a risk to the fetus in pregnant females.
- Botox® effects may be increased in patients consuming aminoglycoside antibiotics.
Recovery: Patients can usually return to work. Light bruising may be evident initially but will resolve by the following day. Botox® effects will be evident within several days.
Duration of Results: Patients should expect 4 to 6 months of wrinkle reduction.
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