What is BOTOX®?

BOTOX® is an injectable treatment that blocks the signal from the nerve to the muscles. The injected muscle can no longer contract (tighten) as forcefully, which causes the wrinkles to relax and soften.

How long does the procedure take?

The procedure usually takes 15 minutes and has minimal downtime. After treatment it takes 2 to 14 days to see the full results. At two weeks patients are encouraged to attend a check up and if necessary further adjustments can be made.

How often do I need to repeat it?

The muscle relaxant effects of this treatment typically lasts 3-4 months.

Where can I use it?
BOTOX® can be used on the forehead lines, frown lines, crow’s feet, bunny lines (lines in the nose), chin (for dimpling), skin bands on the neck, and around the mouth (for smoker’s lines and down-turned corners of the mouth).

Wrinkles caused by sun damage and gravity often will not respond to BOTOX®. It is important to re-emphasize that BOTOX® is NOT a facial filler (that is, it does not fill existing wrinkles) – it merely relaxes the muscles that are creating those wrinkles.