What is Botox
Botox is the purified toxin of the Botulinum  A bacteria. In weak solution, it is utilized to weaken or temporarily paralyze a muscle. Originally Botox was given to help Blepharospasm to improve sight. Torticollis of the neck muscles may benefit. Recently, migraine headaches improved in 80% of those with both wrinkles and headaches.

We use Botox to temporarily weaken the mimetic muscles of the face and neck. Botox is best given to the glabellar region (between eyebrows), lateral eyelids (crows-feet), forehead (frontalis) and the platysma muscle in the neck (cords).

How does it work?
Botox works by stopping nerve impulses from reaching the muscle. This denervation takes 24-72 hours to appear and usually lasts 3-6 months.

How is treatment given?
Injections take place in the treatment chair. The skin is cleansed. A 30ga insulin syringe, with 15u of Botox is used to place multiple droplets of medication into the muscle.

Are there side-effects?
Aside from a small chance of bruising at the needle site, ptosis of the eyelid rarely occurs. Drifting of the toxin into the eyelid muscle causes this weakness. If present, eye drops can treat the ptosis.

How long does it last?
Effects are never permanent. Botox must be repeated every 3-6 months.