As time passes, fine lines and wrinkles develop around the nose, eyes, and lips as part of the natural aging process and due to daily exposure to environmental factors. Fortunately, troublesome areas can be treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic injections at either our Scottsdale or Phoenix locations. As a quick and highly-effective treatment alternative to facial cosmetic surgery procedures, BOTOX® injections performed at Forma Plastic Surgery can temporarily diminish the appearance of crow's feet, dynamic wrinkles, frown lines, furrows, forehead wrinkles, and more for a youthful and revitalized appearance.
What Is BOTOX® Cosmetic?
BOTOX® Cosmetic is an injectable substance made from botulinum toxin type A, a neuromuscular toxin. BOTOX® Cosmetic is a highly-diluted form of the toxin that has been proven to be safe and that was approved for use in cosmetic treatments by the Food and Drug Administration in 2002. BOTOX® injections are used to relax facial muscles. Because facial muscles cannot contract after treatment with BOTOX®, the injections temporarily smooth out and ease the appearance of lines and wrinkles on the face. BOTOX® injections are often used in conjunction with or in replacement of many facial cosmetic surgery treatments such as facelift, brow lift, and eyelid surgery.
BOTOX® Cosmetic Procedure
During the BOTOX® Cosmetic procedure, our doctor determines where to administer the injections by asking the patient to contract his or her facial muscles. They then use an extremely thin needle to inject BOTOX® Cosmetic into the muscles that are causing the wrinkles and lines on the face. Anesthesia is usually not required since the procedure is quick and relatively pain free. The entire BOTOX® cosmetic procedure takes less than an hour, and patients can resume their normal activities immediately after treatment. Because of this, the treatment is usually considered a "lunchtime" procedure. To schedule an appointment for BOTOX® Cosmetic, contact Forma Plastic Surgery.
Benefits of BOTOX® Cosmetic
BOTOX® Cosmetic has become one of the most popular non-surgical aesthetic treatments on the market because of its many benefits. Many people choose to undergo BOTOX® injections because of their quick ability to subtract years off the appearance of an aging face. Individuals with dynamic wrinkles caused by facial expressions can eliminate creases around their eyes and mouth for up to four months with BOTOX® injections. In addition, BOTOX® Cosmetic can reduce the appearance of permanent wrinkles on the forehead and in between the eyebrows. BOTOX® injections can also be used by individuals who desire more contour in their face. Patients with square-shaped faces who desire a more oval-shaped facial appearance can receive BOTOX® injections to reduce the size of their masseter, or chewing muscles. This results in a more curved cheek.
We also offer alternatives to BOTOX® injections at Forma Plastic Surgery, such as Restylane and/or Perlane®, ArteFill®, and JUVÉDERM™ Injectable Gel treatments. Please contact us for more information on these dermal fillers.
Before-and-After Photos
BOTOX® injections are effective at taking years off of facial appearance. Our doctors are specially certified in administering BOTOX® injections. Please view the before-and-after photos below to see amazing transformations of actual patients who underwent BOTOX® treatment at our practice.
