Provider: Ronald J. Caniglia, M.D.,F.A.C.S.
BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are a safe, well-proven method of temporarily softening lines and wrinkles of the face. Botox® is most commonly used in those patients with horizontal wrinkles of the forehead, vertical frown lines between the eyebrows and wrinkles around the eyes (crow's feet). It can also be used to treat dimpling of the chin and lines around the mouth.
The Botox® procedure is performed in the exam room and takes just five minutes to complete. No anesthesia is required. A very fine needle is used to inject the Botox® into a small area of the muscle beneath the line or wrinkle. This reduces the contractions of the underlying muscle responsible for the wrinkle, thus reducing or eliminating the wrinkle and providing a smoother, more refreshed appearance.
There is little discomfort or pain associated with the procedure and most patients return to normal activities the very next day. The results of BOTOX® Cosmetic injections typically last for three to four months and the procedure can be repeated as often as necessary.
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