In terms of safe and effective cosmetic surgery treatments, Botox injections remains the most popular rejuvenative procedure in the United States. Botox injections are used to soothe fine lines and deep wrinkles around the eyes and face using a non-surgical injection technique that weakens hyperactive muscles.
There are many excellent reasons to choose Botox injections as your first-line treatment to restore a more healthy and natural youthfulness to the face. Considered to be among the safest treatments by the majority of plastic surgeons and dermatologist in the United States, Botox is popularized by social media, millions of satisfied patients, and long-term clinical studies.
In Santa Monica, Kare Plastic Surgery is the top destination for medical spa treatments in a professional and comprehensive cosmetic surgery center. Our director and plastic surgeon, Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian is an expert in natural looking results obtained with Botox injections or dermal fillers. Our center is equipped with the latest technology and can offer you walk-in treatments for Botox injections.
Our clinicians can help guide you through the process of dermal fillers and facial injections to help narrow your search for cosmetic treatments. Our goal is to reduce fine lines and telltale signs of aging on the face and neck. Botox injections are used for several purposes on the face and this simple guide can help you in choosing Kare Plastic Surgery for your medical spa needs.
Botox has been used for decades and is the subject of countless long-term safety studies which show that is an effective and comprehensive treatment to reduce wrinkles around the eyes and upper face. It is well complemented by dermal fillers which can further enhance your look without surgery. In our Santa Monica plastic surgery office, we combine dermal fillers with Botox injections to reduce visible wrinkles and volumize the skin .
Some of the more common areas for Botox injections include the following:
Forehead Wrinkles
The most popular reason to undergo Botox injections is to reduce horizontal wrinkles on the forehead and in between the eyebrows. We refer to some of these wrinkles as "" 11s" and they form a visible and telltale sign of aging on the upper face. Botox injections are used in the forehead to carefully reduce these horizontal lines on the forehead and minimize scowl lines between the eyes. This treatment can enhance your natural eyebrow arch and visibly liven the features of the hairline, forehead, and eyebrows. Most injections take a few minutes to perform and results are seen between one and five days after surgery treatment.
Wrinkles around the eyes
We often refer to wrinkles around the eyes as crows feet. These lines are more visible when squinting or during facial expression. Small amounts of Botox can be used at the lateral tail of the eyebrow, along the areas around crowfeet , and underneath the eyelid to smooth hyperactive muscles that are causing contractions of the skin and wrinkly.
Bunny lines on the nose
Some wrinkles are formed when the nose is scrunched up to the eyelids and these lines are commonly referred to as bunny lines. Botox is an excellent nonsurgical treatment for bunny lines around the nose and upper cheeks.
Masseter and TMJ
Teeth clenching and grinding can lead to a gradual wearing down of the molars in the mouth. When this occurs, Dentists can often diagnose masseter hypertrophy which causes the teeth to clinch and grind together. With time, masseter hypertrophy can damage the intricate lining of the TMJ can cause arthritic changes with bone erosion . Patients who have an abnormal smile, overactive masseter muscles, or evidence of teeth grinding and clenching can benefit from Botox injections that are carefully placed into the masseter muscles of the face.
Platysmal bands
Overactive neck muscles can also cause vertical bands in the neck that can be quite aging to the lower face. Dr. Karamanoukian performs Botox injections into overactive platysmal bands that are vertically aligned on the neck. By treating these vertical neck bands, the neck can look smoother and more youthful without a neck lift or surgery. Depending on the amount of platysmal banding, injections can be used alone to help treat this area.
Parotid hypertrophy
Recent clinical studies have shown the effects efficacy of Botox injections and reducing the net bulk of tissue related to parotid hypertrophy. Small amounts of Botox injections can be placed into the glands of the parotid to reduce their size and prominence.
If you are looking for the top medical clinic for Botox injections in Santa Monica, Kare Plastic Surgery remains the most comprehensive and well-equipped cosmetic surgery center in Los Angeles. Our accredited surgery center and cosmetic surgery clinic focuses on cosmetic laser's, non-surgical treatment, and plastic surgery. We offer same-day appointments for Botox injections and dermal fillers and we are happy to assist you in realizing your cosmetic goals.
Kare Plastic Surgery
Santa Monica
804 7th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Consultations: (310) 998-5533
Kare Plastic Surgery and Skin Health Center
Hollywood Hills / Los Feliz
5636 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028
Consultations: (310) 998-5533