Botox is a brand name of botulinum toxin Type A. It is a purified protein derived from the Clostridium botulinum bacteria made available as an injectable product for cosmetic use.

What Are The Indications for Botox Treatment?

Botox is indicated for:

• Reduction of "frown lines" in between the eyebrows
• Reduction of "crow's feet" in the periorbital area
• Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
• Migraines
• Blepharospasm (excessive involuntary closing of the eyelids or blinking)

Am I A Candidate for Botox?

If you are bothered by frown lines on your brow, crow's feet, excessive sweating, blepharospasm, or intractable migraines, you may be an excellent candidate for Botox treatment.

What Does The Procedure Involve?

No anesthesia is required; a small, fine needle is inserted into the affected area, and the Botox product is injected intramuscularly.

What Are The Advantages Of Botox?

Botox directly paralyzes the muscles whose contraction is the source of the problem. When wrinkling occurs in the forehead, for example, it is as a result of muscular contraction. Botox arrests this process. The involvement of these muscles in migraines is a surprising yet consistent finding. In the case of excessive sweating, Botox blocks nerve stimulation of the sweat glands.

How Long Does It Take?

The injections take just minutes.

How Many Botox Treatments Are Required?

Multiple treatments; a treatment may last 4-6 months.

When Will I See Results?

It typically takes 3-7 days for the effects of the Botox treatment to become visible.

What Are My Alternatives To Botox?

Facial wrinkling: Injectable Fillers, Laser Resurfacing

Hyperhidrosis - Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy (ETS ) Surgery

Migraines: Medication Treatment

Will I Have Pain?

You will only feel a tiny needle stick on injection. Otherwise, there is no pain.

When Can I Go Back To Work Or School?

You can go back to work or school immediately.

Who Will Perform My Botox Treatment?

The treatment will be performed by board-certified dermatologists.