Your Touch at Cary Dermatology


Botox® Cosmetic

SOFTEN YOUR TOUGHEST WRINKLE

  • Many wrinkles are caused by repeating the same expression thousands of times. Eventually, a crease forms in the skin. These dynamic expression lines, often called frown lines or crow’s feet, are due to contraction of muscles beneath the skin.
  • Botox injection is a non-surgical procedure which relaxes the muscles that cause deep, persistent lines between the brows, on the forehead, and around the eyes.
  • In clinical trials, 90% of patients saw improvement in their brow line wrinkles.
  • Unlike surgery, Botox is fast, simple and has no "downtime" or recovery period.

THE PROCESS

  • A small amount of Botox is injected through a tiny needle into the specific muscles causing unwanted expression lines.
  • Discomfort is minimal and brief, and sometimes is described as similar to an insect bite.
  • The procedure requires only about ten minutes.
  • Side effects are unlikely, but include bruising at the treatment site which can be covered by makeup.
  • Touch up treatments may be needed two to four weeks later.
  • The effects of Botox last up to four months; injections must then be repeated to obtain optimum benefits.
  • With subsequent treatments, the beneficial effects can last longer.

CAN ANYONE GET BOTOX TREATMENT?

  • Restrictions on Botox are few. Pregnant woman and those with neurological problems should not be treated.

FIND OUT MORE

  • Schedule a complimentary consultation to learn if Botox® Cosmetic is right for you.
  • For more information, call Your Touch at Cary Dermatology at (919) 469-4850 or ask your dermatologist at your next skin screening.

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