Botox®
What is a Botox®
Botox® Cosmetic is a brand name for botulinum toxin type A and is produced by Allergan. It is a minimally invasive injectable neuromodulator for non-surgical skin rejuvenation with no down time.
Expression and frown lines caused by overactive facial muscles can add years to your appearance. When administered via small injections into the muscles, Botox® Cosmetic blocks the chemicals that cause these facial muscles to contract and produce wrinkles. As the muscles relax, wrinkles become less noticeable.
Botox® injections can resolve several fine lines and wrinkles on the face. It is capable of smoothing away horizontal forehead wrinkles, glabellar lines, crow’s feet around the eyes, cheek wrinkles, chin wrinkles, smoker’s lines around the lips, and vertical neck bands. It can also address jaw and jawline fullness by relaxing the masseter muscles.
Botox® is not as effective on moderate and deep wrinkles around the mouth and nose. These can be filled with the help of injectable dermal fillers or with surgical procedures such as a facelift or neck lift.
With Botox®, the results last up to 3 to 4 months and no anesthesia is required.
Botox® Consultation
If you are considering a Botox® in Boston, the first step is a confidential consultation with Dr. Bartlett. Depending on your concern, Botox® may be the best option or there may be another treatment which would be more appropriate. Dr. Bartlett and his staff will discuss your options.
An ideal candidate is one who has fine lines and wrinkles throughout the face. Botox® is not as effective on moderate to deep wrinkles around the mouth and nose.
Botox® Procedure – What to expect
Botox® Cosmetic is a brand name for botulinum toxin type A and is produced by Allergan. It is a minimally invasive injectable neuromodulator.
Expression and frown lines caused by overactive facial muscles can add years to your appearance. When administered via small injections into the muscles, Botox® Cosmetic blocks the chemicals that cause these facial muscles to contract and produce wrinkles. As the muscles relax, wrinkles become less noticeable.
Results last up to 3 to 4 months and is a non-surgical skin rejuvenation procedure without downtime.
It is important to be off Motrin, Advil, aspirin and other anticoagulants for one week prior to treatment to avoid bruising.
No anesthesia is required. Sometimes topical local anesthesia, (“numbing cream”), may be offered as determined by you, Dr. Bartlett and his staff.
30 to 45 minutes. The exact duration will depend on the number of areas underlying Botox® injection.
Botox® injections are performed within the office setting.
Recovery After Botox®
Once your Botox® treatment is complete, you can immediately return to your daily schedule without any recovery time required. Many patients choose to get this performed during their lunch breaks at work.
There may be a small degree of swelling, redness, or bruising at the injection sites; these will be temporary and will resolve quickly. It will be helpful to avoid heavy sun exposure for a time.
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Cost
The cost of Botox® is determined based on the number of units and number of areas injected.
An estimate of the cost can be provided over the phone by the front desk administrator. After your consultation with Dr. Bartlett a specific, detailed quote will be provided.
Schedule a consultation
Contact our office to schedule a consultation regarding a Botox® injection in Boston with Dr. Richard A. Bartlett. He can let you know if non-surgical skin rejuvenation with Botox® is the best option for you and can provide you with outstanding results.
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