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Botox is a non-surgical injection which may be used to temporarily reduce or eliminate prominent forehead creases, brow furrows, and crow’s feet. Botox is the product name for Botulinum toxin, a sterile, purified protein that is produced in a laboratory from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Botox works by temporarily reducing the function of specific facial expression muscles which result in wrinkles and creases through repeated creasing of the skin. Good candidates for Botox treatment include men and women who are looking to improve the appearance of forehead creases, brow furrows, and/or crow’s feet. Botox has also proven effective in the treatment of migraine headaches, excessive sweating, and muscle spasm in the neck and eyes.
Dr. Moynihan performs Botox treatments in his office-based facility and the procedure takes just a few minutes to complete. Anesthesia is not necessary, though the treatment area can be numbed prior to the injection. Botox is injected in small amounts into the specific facial muscles, temporarily weakening or paralyzing the muscles. This reduces or eliminates previous skin creasing and prevents new skin creasing.
Botox treatment is associated with minimal recovery or downtime. Though some minor irritation may occur at the injection site, patients are generally able to return to work and other normal activities immediately after treatment. Botox may take several days to take effect, and results typically last three to six months.
Q - What is Botox?
Botox is a non-surgical injection able to temporarily reduce or eliminate certain facial wrinkles including prominent forehead creases, brow furrows, and crow’s feet. Botox, or Botulinum toxin, is a sterile, purified protein that is produced in a laboratory from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Botox is also able to treat migraine headaches, excessive sweating, and muscle spasm in the neck and eyes.
Q - How does Botox work?
Botox is injected into specific facial expression muscles responsible for repeated creasing of the skin, resulting in wrinkles and creases. Once injected, the muscle is temporarily reduced or paralyzed.
Q - Who is a good candidate for Botox?
Men and women who are looking to improve the appearance of forehead creases, brow furrows, and/or crow’s feet may be good candidates for Botox treatment. Botox can also treat migraine headaches, excessive sweating, and muscle spasm in the neck and eyes.
Q - Where is the Botox procedure performed?
Dr. Moynihan performs the Botox injection in his office-based facility
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