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BOTOX® Cosmetic
Undoubtedly one of the greatest and most exciting advances in cosmetic procedures for improving and even erasing the most obvious signs of aging was the discovery of Botulinum Toxin A. BOTOX® Cosmetic, or Botulinum Toxin A, has become the most requested cosmetic treatment in the United States over the past ten years, and it’s no wonder why. Safe and effective, Botox can be administered in a matter of minutes and within a couple of days you will see those unwanted dynamic lines and wrinkles of the face disappear, leaving a more youthful, rested-looking appearance.
Here's how it works: We have two sets of nerves in the body, one is the sensory nerves which give us feeling through our skin, while another set of nerves tells our muscles to move and is dependent on the release of a chemical to respond. Botulinum Toxin A prevents the release of this chemical so the nerve can’t tell the muscle to move. Botulinum Toxin A only affects the nerves that control muscles, not sensory nerves. It cannot and will not cause any numbness in the injected areas. Also, since the muscle itself is not altered, it remains in fine working order.
Botox is injected through the skin using a microfine needle, and takes somewhere from 2 to 10 days to exert its maximum effect. This effect usually peaks in 1 to 4 weeks maintaining a steady level that starts a gradual decline at 3 to 4 months. This decline varies individually and can last up to 6 to 12 months. As the toxin wears off, your wrinkles gradually return but are not any worse than before the treatment. With repeated injections, the effects generally tend to last longer.
We schedule all patients who receive Botulinum Toxin A for a follow-up appointment 2 weeks after treatment.
Call (713) 461-4945 today and see why Botulinum Toxin A has revolutionized the cosmetic industry!
Dysport®
Dysport® is an FDA-approved injection treatment that reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by relaxing facial muscles on the forehead. Similar to BOTOX® Cosmetic, Dysport® is injected directly into the site of wrinkles to prevent the underlying muscles from contracting. However, Dysport® can diffuse muscles one to three centimeters from the injection point, while Botox can only reach as far as one centimeter, allowing for results that reach further areas with just a single injection.
Dysport® was developed in Europe during the early 1990s, and has been used successfully for several years. It has also been used in the US under the name Reloxin, but was mandated to be FDA approved under its original name, Dysport®. In April 2009, Dysport® was approved by the FDA for use in the US and is expected to rival Botox, the most popular cosmetic procedure, with its convenience and long-lasting results.
In addition to treating fine lines and wrinkles, Dysport® can also be used to relieve excessive underarm sweating, and treat the symptoms of cervical dystonia, such as neck pain and abnormal head position.
Am I a good candidate for Dysport®?
As we age, skin loses it elasticity and the creases in our face turn into permanent lines and wrinkles. This is most common on the forehead and around the eyes and mouth, which are where muscles that help us smile and frown are located. Dysport® immobilizes these muscles to restore a more youthful expression to the face, and actually trains the muscles to contract less often after several treatments.
Dysport® injections are ideal for nearly any patient who wishes to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the face and restore a younger and more refreshed appearance. Both men and women can benefit from this procedure and experience the physical and emotional effects of an improved appearance.
