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Kare Plastic Surgery Offers Botox and Dysport Treatments | Montana Avenue, Santa Monica

Kare Plastic Surgery Offers Botox + Dysport Treatments on Montana Avenue

 
Our Santa Monica plastic surgery, cosmetic dermatology, and medical spa offers Juvederm, Restylane, Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin. Our goal is to give you natural-looking results in a state of the art plastic surgery center in the heart of Santa Monica. With fully-trained and licensed cosmetic dermatology clinicians, we offer comprehensive medical spa services to help erase fine lines and wrinkles on the face. To learn more about Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin, contact Kare Plastic Surgery and Skin Health Center at (310) 998-5533.

Kare Plastic Surgery & Skin Health Center
804 7th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90403
We offer Walk-in and Same-Day Consultations: (310) 998-5533
Email: kareskin.am@gmail.com

Natural-Looking Botox Results

Botox® cosmetic injections are the most popular physician-administered cosmetic treatment in the United States. This innovative cosmetic treatment is used as an effective way to reduce fine lines and wrinkles on the face and neck.  Botox can be used as an FDA-Approved anti-aging treatment, for fine lines and wrinkles, hyperhidrosis, large pores and acne, and for TMJ-associated masseter hypertrophy that causes teeth clenching and grinding. Our office offers the most advanced protocols for Botox injections in Santa Monica and Los Angeles. With three offices in Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and on the Mediterranean (yes, we did say Mediterranean Sea), Kare Plastic Surgery and Skin Health Center offers Botox and Micro-Botox injections for fine wrinkles and deep lines on trendy Montana Avenue.
  • Forehead
  • Eyelids
  • Eyebrows
  • Masseter
  • TMJ
  • Nose Bunny lines
  • Glabella

Dysport vs. Botox

Dysport, also known as Botulinum Toxin A, is very similar to Botox in terms of efficacy and has been FDA-Approved since 2009 for cosmetic anti-aging. This non-invasive treatment can temporarily reduce fine lines and wrinkles on the face, especially on the forehead, around the eyes, nose, and between the eyebrows. The cost of Dysport is roughly the same when you compare treatment areas. We would suggest scheduling an appointment to review your suitability for Dysport or Botox injections so we can review your desired goals and formulate a plan that works for you. Dysport injections are relatively quick and simple, in which the clinician preps the area and treats dynamic fine lines and wrinkles with tiny microdroplets of Dysport.

A recent report noted that patients receiving Dysport injections have a very high level of satisfaction with the procedure and results are generally comparable to Botox in terms of efficacy overy 3-6 months. When asked whether Botox or Dysport is stronger, they are typically equivalent in terms of effect; but different patients may prefer one over the other in terms of efficacy. Dysport has a slightly different mechanism of action and may produce suitable results in certain patients who have become immune to Botox. Clinicians report that Dysport spreads out slightly more than Botox upon injection.

Some of our patients love the Dysport Eyelid Lift performed by Dr. Karamanoukian. He often recommends this specific technique in patients with lower set eyebrow arches and it can brighten the look of the eyelids during the course of treatment. Dysport is used to weaken the muscles that pull the eyebrow down, causing the lifting muscles to be more active. If you are considering a Dysport Eyelid Lift, you may also be interested in Dr. Karamanoukian's exclusive Foxtail™ Eyelid Lift for heavy eyelid hooding.

To summarize, Botox and Dysport are non-invasive skin treatment that is FDA-Approved for cosmetic use in the management of wrinkles on the face. Either Botox or Dysport are the ideal cosmetic treatment because it is safe to use, improves the appearance of wrinkles with minimal downtime, has results that last months (typically 3-6 months), and has a long-record of safety and efficacy in cosmetic anti-aging.

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About Kare Plastic Surgery and Skin Health Center, Santa Monica

Kare Plastic Surgery and Skin Health Center specializes in plastic surgery and cosmetic dermatology, making it an ideal spot to have natural-looking Botox injections under the direct supervision of a double board-certified plastic surgeon. The office is spectacularly chic, offering the latest laser and injection options including microtreatments with Juvederm, Versa, Restylane, Voluma, and Kybella. You can treat all of your cosmetic concerns, ranging from fine lines to frown lines. Botox injections can be combined with dermal fillers, laser facials, skin resurfacing, IPL and BBL lasers, and chemical peels. If you’re contemplating a cosmetic treatment but haven’t made the decision to have Botox or fillers yet; Kare Clinic offers an enormous array of cosmetic lasers and treatments, ranging from skin tightening with Laser Genesis to Body Sculpting with Coolsculpt Freeze-the-Fat treatments. 
 
Kare Clinics are the brainchild of renowned plastic surgeon and skincare guru Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian. He is well known for his appearances on the popular television series The Doctors and is an academic author and scholar in universities across the globe. Dr. Karamanoukian is double board-certified and is the surgical director of Kare Plastic Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the California Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Karamanoukian is also maintains active privileges at Providence St. John Hospital in Santa Monica. He has authored numerous articles on cosmetic dermatology and plastic surgery; and has lectured on many topics including innovative plastic surgery techniques, chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, melasma treatment, and robotic microsurgery.

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon and Allergan-Certified

Dr. Karamanoukian is also Allergan and Merz trained, which gives patients an extra level of comfort as he upholds and maintains the highest level of achievement by the companies that manufacture Botox and Xeomin. Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian regularly trains registered nurses who are learning cosmetic injections including Botox and dermal fillers and maintains a high level of expertise in the management of cosmetic concerns using injectable fillers and neurotoxins.
  • UCLA Educated and Trained
  • Double Board Certified
  • Realself100 Surgeon
  • Lecturer, Researcher , and Published Academic Author

Top Botox Treatments in Santa Monica

The most common areas for Botox treatment in the United States involve areas of facial expression that cause wrinkles in the upper face. These areas include the 'elevens' or area in-between the eyebrows, the forehead lines, eyebrow wrinkles, crow's feet (around the eyelids), lipstick lines around the mouth, nasal wrinkles, neck lines, dimples on the chin, and lip flip area on the upper lip. Botox, however, is a very broad-ranging treatment and can be applied to other areas of the face and body to help reduce muscle spasm and cellular contraction.

In plastic surgery, we use Botox injections for the following problems, including jawline and jowl reduction, calf muscle reduction, Bruxism (TMJ disorders) in which there is excessive grinding or clenching of the mandible and jaw, excessive sweating on any part of the face or body including the forehead and armpits. Botox injections are highly effective for excessive sweating and they help reduce the symptoms associated with hyperhidrosis by reducing axillary and hand-foot sweating.

Your Botox Treatment

What to Expect with Botox injections at Kare Plastic Surgery? Dr. Karamanoukian and his clinical nurses will adequately prepare you for your injection, whether it is your first time or whether you are a seasoned professional. We will first go over the treatment areas with you in front of a mirror, followed by application of a topical numbing cream to help reduce discomfort with the procedure. We use very fine insulin-needles to inject Botox within the skin using carefully planned injection techniques that optimize lifting of the brows and maintaining a natural result.

Botox is used to directly treat the overactive muscles that cause frown lines and deep wrinkles in the skin. The treatment is designed to create a natural soothing of the overactive muscles that cause facial grimacing and wrinkling. In some cases, Botox is used as a preventative anti-aging aid to help reduce the chance you will develop wrinkles.

After your Botox Cosmetic treatment, you may see results in as little as 24 hours, but most patients will notice full results within 7-10 days after treatment. Once the Botox muscle has begun taking effect, patients will notice ongoing activity of the Botox for 3-6 months after injection. As the Botox slowly wears off, treated lines and wrinkles will slowly resume activity, causing the wrinkles to reappear.

top dysport treatment in santa monica with dr raffy karamanoukian

Safe and Natural Botox Results

Kare Plastic Surgery and Skin Health Center follows established guidelines for cosmetic Botox treatments and dermal fillers. We are a fully-accredited plastic surgery center and our lead surgeon, Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, is a double board certified plastic surgeon. Our clinicians are highly experienced provideres of Botox injections in the United States. At our center, our experienced clinical nurses, physician-assistants, and surgeons will help you through the process of cosmeit surgery and give you ideal solutions for anti-aging. We use safe protocols and can help you navigate through the many options for cosmetic rejuvenation, much like a medical-spa but with highly trained and experienced plastic surgeons.

Dysport and Botox for Masseter TMJ

At Kare Plastic Surgery in Santa Monica, we offer Botox and Dysport injections for masseter hypertrophy, teeth grinding, TMJ, and TMD. All of these conditions cause a gradual discomfort of the TMJ and jaw, leading to excessive teeth grinding, pain, and temporo-mandibular joint dysfunction. Our plastic surgeon was among the first to popularize this technique for Botox injections to help relieve TMJ discomfort.

We are a regional referral center for patients suffering from TMJ issues and masseter hypertrophy. If you have seen a dentist and are concerned about the gradual dysfunction of your TMJ, or are simply tired of wearing a night guard to protect your teeth, our Santa Monica plastic surgery office has solutions for you. Dysport or Botox can be injected to attenuate the masseter muscles and help relieve your discomfort.

Visit the office located on the corner of 7th Street and Montana. Of course… walk-ins are always available based on availability. 
 
Kare Plastic Surgery and Skin Health Center
Consultations: (310) 998-5533
Email Questions: kareskin.am@gmail.com
804 7th Street. Santa Monica, CA 90403

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