A good candidate for BOTOX treatment may be anyone looking to enhance their appearance by getting rid of unwanted lines or wrinkles. It is also important that patients seeking treatment with BOTOX Cosmetic are in good physical health, are not pregnant or nursing, and do not have a neuromuscular disorder.

Men and women considering BOTOX treatment should have realistic expectations of what the procedure can do. You should discuss the desired results with your doctor to ensure that your goals can be achieved.

Using a very fine needle, a qualified physician will inject BOTOX Cosmetic into designated muscles in your face that are causing lines and wrinkles. You may experience brief, mild discomfort during the injection, but you can be assured that the treatment is very safe and effective. Taking only a few minutes, BOTOX treatment requires no anesthetic and recovery is immediate, allowing you to return to work and resume your normal daily activities that same day.

Even though BOTOX is not a surgical procedure, it is very important to choose a highly experienced and qualified physician when deciding to undergo BOTOX treatments. Doctors who are less familiar with the technique could leave you looking "frozen" or perpetually surprised. Doctor Glasberg is intimately familiar with BOTOX Cosmetic, having successfully treated hundreds of patients at his office. Not only that, he also takes the time to talk with each candidate before beginning the injections to find out what they want to achieve and to determine how best to correct their problem area(s), so patients can be happy again with their smoother, younger-looking faces.

Immediately following the BOTOX treatment, some patients may experience mild bruising, which will go away shortly. You will see your wrinkles begin to fade within 24 hours, with continued improvement over the next 5 days. The effects of BOTOX Cosmetic typically last up to four months, although many have reported results lasting up to a full year. After several BOTOX treatments, the results may be prolonged.

BOTOX Cosmetic treatment will relax the muscles in your face and soften the skin, giving you a more relaxed and youthful appearance. For optimum results, many patients choose to use BOTOX in conjunction with a facelift, skin rejuvenation therapy, and/or laser skin resurfacing.

Side effects of BOTOX Cosmetic are rare and are usually mild and temporary. The most common side effects caused by BOTOX are headaches and temporary redness or bruising of the skin at the site of injection. In rare cases, slight drooping of an eyelid or asymmetry of expression may occur. Any risk of complication can be reduced by choosing a qualified and experienced physician.

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Collagen injections have been used for years to provide a plumper, smoother appearance to targeted areas of the skin. Collagen is administered as an injectable filler and is the most commonly used and time-tested filler used today, despite the wide range of other products currently available.

Collagen is a protein that is found naturally in the skin within the second layer, known as the dermis. This protein acts as a support structure for the skin and provides the basis for growth of new cells and blood vessels. As we age, our collagen support structure begins to weaken and skin looses its elasticity, causing it to gradually sag and fold. This may be further affected by the repetitive use of muscles in the face, which are used every time we smile, frown or squint.

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Juvéderm is an injectable gel that gently reverses many signs of aging in the face, including fine lines and wrinkles, crow's feet, thinning lips and loosening skin. It can also “plump up” the lips, sculpt the cheeks, and restore a youthful oval shape to the face. It is made with hyaluronic acid, a natural substance found in the body that works with collagen and elastin to give volume and support to the skin. Because it is non-animal-based and highly biocompatible, no pre-treatment testing is needed. Juvéderm comes in three formulas optimized for the depth of the area being treated. Results last about 6-9 months and can be made to last even longer with a simple follow-up treatment a few weeks after the initial injection.

Restylane is an FDA-approved dermal filler made of hyaluronic acid that restores volume to the skin, lifting and smoothing out wrinkles and other fine lines. This procedure is most commonly used to treat the glabellar lines (between the forehead) and the nasolabial folds. It can also be used to add volume and shape to the lips.

Since Restylane is made from a natural substance found in the body, no pre-testing is required. Restylane produces results that last for several months through its unique ability to bind with water and remain in the skin. The results of this procedure are visible right away, and can last for several months, depending on the condition of the individual patient's skin.

Sculptra is an injectable product that restores and corrects the signs of facial fat loss by replacing lost volume. Facial fat loss, or lipoatrophy, is the loss of fat beneath the skin, which can result in sunken cheeks, indentations, and hollow eyes. Sculptra provides a gradual and significant increase in skin thickness, improving the appearance of folds and sunken areas.

The results from Sculptra are not immediate but they are long-lasting. In a clinical study, effects lasted for up to two years after the first treatment session in most patients. No skin testing is required.