Many people consider cosmetic BOTOX to be the modern day Fountain of Youth. It’s easy to see why: BOTOX injections help erase wrinkles and fine lines, making you look younger and healthier.
Injectables contain a type of botulinum toxin, which temporarily stops a muscle from moving for a short time. These injections are used for smoothing facial lines and wrinkles, such as crow’s feet or frown lines between the eyebrows. Injections also are useful for treating neck spasms, excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), and even chronic migraines. Yale Medicine’s Botulinum Program, led by a team of neurologists, has expertise in the treatment of neurological disorders outside of dermatology, including cervical dystonia, hemifacial spasm, blepharospasm, and limb spasticity.
Over time, the muscles of the face lose their tone, causing creases and wrinkles. Sun exposure and other environmental factors can exacerbate these changes. Fat loss in the face is another contributing factor, which causes sagging and hollowing. The Yale Medicine https://www.413medicalaesthetics.ca/services/botox Botulinum Program can offer patients non-surgical ways to correct these problems by using botulinum toxins or injectable fillers such as dermal fillers.
BOTOX Cosmetic injections are the most popular cosmetic treatments in the United States. They are used to reduce the appearance of dynamic wrinkles, which are formed by repetitive facial expressions like smiling, squinting, and frowning. During your procedure, we will mark the points of injection and apply a topical anesthetic to numb the area. Next, the injector will carefully inject the prescribed amount of botulinum toxin. You will notice a change in your wrinkled areas almost immediately. These results will continue to develop over the following days.
You can return to your normal activities after treatment. However, it is important not to rub or massage the treated areas for 24 hours and not to lie down for 2 to 4 hours after treatment. This helps prevent the botulinum toxin from traveling to a part of the body where it is not needed.
The results of BOTOX Cosmetic last about three to four months. Then the effects will begin to wear off, so you will need to return for maintenance appointments. Your Yale Medicine physician will work with you to develop a plan that will provide the best long-term results.
BOTOX-type injections are not recommended for pregnant or nursing women, or those with certain medical conditions, such as weakness of the forehead muscles, drooping eyelids, or trouble raising your eyebrows. They also are not recommended for anyone with a urinary tract infection (UTI), a history of uncontrollable bleeding, or difficulty emptying the bladder on their own without the use of catheterization.
If you’re interested in learning more about the BOTOX Cosmetic Injectables available at Yale Medicine, please schedule a consultation. You can request an appointment online or call a location near you. A board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon will evaluate your condition and recommend the right course of action for you. Our experts can help you restore a youthful, vibrant appearance with the help of these safe and effective treatments.