Botox injections are the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure used to reduce or eliminate the appearance of facial wrinkles through minimally invasive injections.
Botox Cosmetic injections are made from Botulinum Toxin A, a therapeutic muscle-relaxing agent approved by the FDA for several different uses. When injected into the skin, it can block the nerve muscles that are responsible for the repetitive actions that cause fine lines and wrinkles, smoothing them away for a younger and more refreshed appearance.
The 11’s or frown lines are a result of furrowing your eye brows (the glabellar and corrugator muscles). The 11’s is one of the most common treatment areas for Botox injections.
Botox relaxes the frontalis muscles on your forehead which minimizes their movement and thus the wrinkles they create. Some individuals prefer very little movement in this area providing a very smooth appearance, while others like to be able to maintain some level of expression.
The easiest way to get rid of these wrinkles, lift the eyebrow and help eyes appear more open is with a simple Botox treatment. Within 1 week, your wrinkles will drastically fade. These results will last for 3-4 months.
Botox injections in the top lip will relax the muscles around the upper lip to reduce the gummy smile appearance and give the illusion of a fuller upper lip. This procedure can be combined with dermal filler for more plump lips.
Your chin can be cleft, with a single dimple, or have multiple dimples giving your chin an "orange peel" appearance. Botox relaxes the chin muscles, lessening the appearance of dimples or clefts to give your chin a smooth, natural look.
The masseter muscles are the muscles on the side of the face/jaw that are used for chewing. Sometimes these muscles can be hypertrophied (enlarged) causing a square face shape. Botox in this area can also help with managing teeth grinding, reducing jaw tension, pain, and relieving headaches.
