BOTOX® Cosmetic from Our Augusta and Evans, Georgia-area Facial Plastic Surgeon

Erase those crow's feet, smooth those frown lines, soften those forehead creases. Without a doubt, the most publicized use of BOTOX® Cosmetic has been in the treatment of wrinkles. But the uses of BOTOX® Cosmetic don't stop with just erasing wrinkles. BOTOX® Cosmetic can also be used in the prevention of certain kinds of wrinkles. Many of the muscles of facial expression are located just under the skin. When we frown or squint or raise our eyebrows, the overlying skin folds. Over time, the repeated folding of the skin results in a permanent crease or wrinkle such as crow's feet. Treating these areas with BOTOX® Cosmetic for our Augusta and Evans, Georgia-area patients can prevent the repeated creasing of the skin and the resulting dynamic wrinkle. Those who who would like facial rejuvenation treatment that is less invasive than facelift or mid-facelift procedures can find a quick solution with this popular injectable enhancement. The results of BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are apparent within the first two days of treatment, and the procedure can be performed over your lunch hour.

• BOTOX® Cosmetic
• The Origins of BOTOX® Cosmetic
• BOTOX® Cosmetic Procedure
• BOTOX® Cosmetic Recovery

BOTOX® Cosmetic

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a natural, purified protein that temporarily weakens muscles which cause wrinkles and fine lines on the face, leading to a smoother, more youthful aesthetic appearance. This injectable treatment can also be used to produce a temporary brow lift effect when the muscles that pull downward on the eyebrows are treated. Eyebrow position is determined by a "tug of war" between the muscles that pull up and the muscles that pull down. Treating the muscles that pull down will allow the muscles that pull up to be stronger, causing a temporary elevation in the brows.  BOTOX® Cosmetic can also be used to treat the muscular bands that form in front of the neck. Treatment of these bands will allow those muscles to relax, causing the bands to temporarily disappear.  In individuals with very round faces, BOTOX® Cosmetic can be used to produce a more angular face by weakening some of the muscles that support the cheek fat, thereby allowing it to temporarily sit deeper in the face and provide a better proportioned facial aesthetic balance.

Beyond wrinkles and fine lines, BOTOX® Cosmetic, can also be used to reduce excessive perspiration. Areas that are most commonly treated include the underarms, the palms or the feet. The treatment effect for excessive sweating lasts much longer than when using BOTOX® Cosmetic to treat wrinkles. Typically, individuals only require one to two treatments per year to effectively decrease the perspiration in the problem area.

Please contact our cosmetic surgery team at the Georgia Center for more information on BOTOX® Cosmetic. Our physician serving Augusta and Evans, Georgia will be happy to meet with you and discuss your aesthetic goals.

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The Origins of BOTOX® Cosmetic

BOTOX® Cosmetic is the trade name for the protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is the same protein that causes botulism, but the amount used for cosmetic purposes is far smaller than the amount that causes botulism. Approximately 35 bottles of BOTOX® Cosmetic used at the same time would be necessary to reach those levels. Typically only one fourth of a bottle of BOTOX® Cosmetic is used in cosmetic procedures. BOTOX® Cosmetic injections have been safely used by physicians since the 1970s.

BOTOX® Cosmetic Procedure

We can complete treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic at our Evans, Georgia and Augusta-area practice in a matter of minutes. No significant post-procedure discomfort is described by our patients. After anesthetizing and cooling the skin with a cold air stream produced by a Zimmer Chiller, Achih H. Chen, M.D. will use a very small needle to administer BOTOX® Cosmetic into the target areas. The protein in BOTOX® Cosmetic works by temporarily blocking the signal that travels between the nerve and the muscle, resulting in a temporarily weakened muscle. This prevents the formation of lines and creases in the treated areas, smoothing out the skin and producing a more youthful appearance.

BOTOX® Cosmetic Recovery

After the procedure, it is important to avoid massaging the treated area, as doing so can disperse the BOTOX® Cosmetic into unintended areas. After two to three hours, normal activity can be resumed, and no special care is required. Very rarely, there can be a small amount of bruising in the treated area that quickly resolves, but most commonly it is difficult to even identify the area treated. The aesthetic effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic are not immediate but can typically be seen approximately two days after treatment. The effect reaches its maximum strength at two weeks. The results of BOTOX® Cosmetic usually last approximately three months.

It is important to schedule your BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment at least two to three weeks prior to any important events so that the results of treatment are completely visible.

Contact Our Cosmetic Surgeon

With BOTOX® Cosmetic from our Augusta and Evans, Georgia facial plastic surgeon, fine lines and wrinkles in the face can be significantly reduced, leading to a more refreshed, youthful appearance. BOTOX® Cosmetic injections can be combined with other facial procedures, including lip augmentation and laser hair removal, to provide you with a more complete makeover. To find out more about BOTOX® Cosmetic, please contact our cosmetic surgery team at the Georgia Center.

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