BOTOX® is the brand name for botulinum toxin A, a therapeutic muscle-relaxing agent derived from the bacteria Clostridium Botulinum. Originally approved by the FDA for the treatment of eye and muscle spasms, BOTOX® was also recognized for its cosmetic value.
Dr. Chopra and Dr. Benedict have been treating patients with BOTOX® since 1989. As ophthalmologists, our over 20 year experience with this medication far exceeds the approval given to plastic surgeons.
Dr. Chopra and Dr. Benedict have been using BOTOX® Cosmetic for years as a treatment to correct visible signs of stress and aging. The medication relaxes the muscles in the face that cause wrinkles. When injected in small doses in specific areas, BOTOX® injections block nerve muscles responsible for the repetitive actions that cause fine lines and wrinkles. In this way, BOTOX® smoothes the lines in the skin that make you look tired or angry.
Using a very fine needle they will inject BOTOX® Cosmetic into designated muscles in your face. 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.
Patients may need anywhere from one to ten injections during a single treatment session in order to successfully block the nerve signals. The results of treatment are often most effective during the first two to six weeks after the injection, and will continue to last for up to six months. Results can be maintained through routine follow-up injections.
BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment will relax the muscles in your face and soften the skin, giving you a more relaxed and youthful appearance and offer an effective treatment for many medical conditions, including muscle spasms. You should discuss the desired results with your doctor to ensure that your goals can be achieved.
To learn more about BOTOX® or to make an appointment with us, please call 770-419-1393.