Botox injections are a mainstream cosmetic surgery treatment that can reduce fine lines and wrinkles with minimal downtime. Kare Plastic Surgery is a trusted clinic in Los Angeles that provides expertise in Botox and Dysport injections. If you are looking for natural looking results with Botox injections, look no further as our comprehensive plastic surgery office provides the leading non-surgical solutions for your cosmetic needs.
What is Botox?
Botox is a purified and naturally occurring protein of botulinum toxin type a which is used to relax targeted muscles in the face. Upon injection of Botox into the skin, Botox induces a temporary muscle relaxation that moves out dynamic wrinkles that are caused by facial expressions and overactive facial movements. Botox is the leading anti-wrinkle treatment performed in cosmetic dermatology and plastic surgery offices throughout the world. In addition to the cosmetic uses of Botox injections for fine lines and wrinkles, Botox is used to treat, chronic migraines, tension, headaches, excessive, sweating and hyperhidrosis, and TMJ teeth, clenching and grinding.
Cosmetic Uses of Botox:
- Forehead, lines and wrinkles: Cosmetic Botox injections, can smooth deep creases that occur across the forehead and in between the brows.
- Crows feet: Targeting of fine lines that occur on the corners of the eyes when smiling.
- Smile, lines and lip wrinkles: Botox is used to soften vertical lines around the mouth and lips.
- Neck bands: Treatment of vertical neck bands, resulting from mature aging, Sund damage, or loss of skin elasticity.
- Jawline slimming: Reduce the prominence of the mass of muscles and a wide jaw caused by overactive masseter muscles.
- Lip Flip: improve the projection and volume of the upper lip with a small amount of Botox placed in the central upper lip area. This can be combined with a gummy smile, Botox injection to reduce gum exposure while smiling.
Therapeutic Medical Uses of Botox:
- Tension Headaches and Migraines: Botox injections can reduce the frequency, severity, intensity, and duration of certain types of headaches. Botox is not a substitute for prescription analgesics or migraine medication, but can help alleviate the symptoms.
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- Hyperhidrosis: Excessive sweating in the armpits or cranial facial hyperhidrosis can be improved with directed Botox injections into the skin of the face and body.
- TMJ disorders and Bruxism: excessive teeth, grinding, teeth clenching, or TMJ discomfort can be improved with Botox injections into the mass muscles. These injections can also improve mass hypertrophy and over activity.
What to Expect During Your Botox Treatment in Santa Monica:
Botox injections are performed in a clinic setting and are virtually painless in most cases. At care plastic surgery in Santa Monica we offer topical numbing creams prior to your Botox injection. We utilize a very fine needle to target specific muscle groups in your skin, especially on the forehead, between the eye brows, and on the lateral part of the eyelids. Most patients describe Botox injections as a transient pinch on the skin. Overall, your Botox session should last between 15 to 20 minutes and provide you ample opportunity to discuss your cosmetic concerns with our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian.
Recovery after Botox injections:
Whether you are receiving Botox injections for cosmetic reasons to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, or for medical use in patients with chronic tension headaches, migraine headaches, hyperhidrosis, or TMJ problems, most clinicians will recommend avoidance of strenuous activity for at least a few hours after treatment. We recommend that you avoid strenuous activity for at least 2 to 4 hours after your procedure. Avoid aggressive, rubbing or massaging of the treated areas for at least 24 hours. Try not to sleep on your face or receive a massage in the area of treatment. You will begin to see the results of your Botox injections within one to five days after your treatment. Please note that Botox results are not immediately seen but tend to show after several days. Botox injections may cause mild to moderate bruising, which is usually transient and improves with time if you develop a bruise from Botox injections, simply apply ice packs to the area and apply arnica gel to the skin.
How long does Botox last?
Botox injections usually last between 3 to 5 months, depending on the area injection, the amount of facial expression, and the amount of Botox injected. If you have sub optimal injections of Botox, we have found that the Botox wears away relatively quickly. Metabolism and immunity can affect Botox results. if you develop immunity to Botox and injections, you may want to switch over to another similar product such as Xeomin, disport, or duo. Many patients return to clinic every few months for a touchup procedure in order to sustain, smooth, routine, and consistent results.
Choosing the Top Botox Doctor in Santa Monica:
Choosing the right Botox provider is an important part of your cosmetic treatment. Not all Botox injectors are the same and there is a significant learning curve and experiential difference between Botox injectors. our office is a comprehensive plastic surgery and cosmetic dermatology clinic with a double board-certified plastic surgeon in house. Our approach is to offer natural looking results with minimal downtime. Dr. Karamanoukian can provide you with exceptional levels of care and professionalism during your treatment