Botox
Botox is a purified variant of a neurotoxin called botulinum toxin type A which is used in a variety of medical and cosmetic treatments for diminishing the appearance of lines and wrinkles on the face and hands. Botox is an FDA-approved, safe and effective, minimally invasive alternative to surgical intervention with long-lasting, natural-looking results. Dr. Greenberg offers this cosmetic dermatology treatment to patients who want a refreshed appearance and reinvigorated skin.
How Do Botox Injections Work?
The botulinum toxin injection works by blocking nerve signals to the face muscles, temporarily incapacitating those muscles in the areas of the face where lines and wrinkles are most visible. Botox is injected directly into the targeted muscles to reduce the appearance of wrinkles while also working to prevent future lines and wrinkles from emerging over time.
While every patient is different, most will see almost immediate benefits from the medication once the injection is administered into the appropriate treatment area. Dr. Greenberg will discuss your skincare concerns to develop a customized treatment plan that addresses your particular setbacks and long-term goals for restoring your skin’s appearance.
Botox is administered in low doses, there is little to no discomfort, treatment sessions typically last about thirty minutes based on your needs and the number of injections needed for treatment, and best of all, there is no recovery period or downtime after a botox cosmetic procedure. You can resume your normal activities once the session is finished.
Are You a Good Candidate for Botox?
- Patients must be 18 years of age or older
- Patients must be in good physical health without any history of neuromuscular disease such as Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Multiple sclerosis, and Guillain-Barré syndrome.
- Target areas of the skin must be in good health and retain some level of skin elasticity
- Lines and wrinkles located on the face and neck must qualify as moderate to severe in appearance.
- Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding will NOT be considered good candidates for botox injections.
What You Can Expect During the
Treatment Process
Botox Treatment Sessions
As you prepare to embark on your botox treatment plan, you should consider avoiding alcohol, refrain from taking aspirin or blood thinners, and anti-inflammatories approximately two weeks before your scheduled appointment to receive treatment.
On the day of your session, Dr. Greenberg will review the targeted treatment areas that you discussed during the initial consultation and prepare and clean these areas prior to injection. If you feel nervous about needles, Dr. Greenberg can apply a topical anaesthetic to the injection site so you don’t feel any pain or discomfort.
Post-Injection Care Tips
After you have received all of the injections during your treatment session, you will need to be careful not to touch or rub the injection site for about 24 hours. This will help avoid infection, swelling, or bruising at the injection site. Dr. Greenberg may also advise you not to lie down in a horizontal position for up to six hours after receiving botox injections to prevent the medication from moving to other regions of the face beyond the targeted injection areas.
How Long Should You Expect Your Results to Last?
Are You Ready to See
a Whole New You?
Don’t let age define your skin. Turn back the clock on aging with botox injections from Dr. Greenberg. She will help you determine which facial muscles are contributing to the increased risk of lines and wrinkles and develop a treatment plan that targets those areas for natural-looking results. Dr Greenberg will administer the proper dose of botulinum toxin that gets results without leaving your face appearing stiff or frozen.
Isn’t it time to schedule an initial consultation to find out how botox injections can restore your youthful vigor? Call Dr. Greenberg today to learn more about botox and all of the benefits this amazing medication offers.