What is Botox?
Botox is an injectable treatment which can temporarily improve the appearance of certain wrinkles including crow's feet, frown lines and forehead creases.

How does Botox work?
Botox works by temporarily paralyzing the muscles responsible for certain wrinkles. This softens and sometimes even eliminates unwanted lines like crow's feet, frown lines and forehead creases for up to six months.

Who is a candidate for Botox?
Candidates for Botox treatment include men and women who are looking to improve the appearance of certain wrinkles including crow's feet, frown lines and forehead creases. It's also important that patients be in good physical health, psychologically stable and realistic in their expectations.

What form of anesthesia is the Botox treatment performed with?
While anesthesia is not necessary for the Botox treatment, the area can first be numbed with a cold pack or anesthetic cream if desired.

How is the Botox treatment performed?
Botox treatment is quick and simple. The Botox is injected directly into the muscle responsible for the specific wrinkle with several tiny injections.

How long is the procedural time for Botox treatment?
Botox is a quick, simple treatment that takes as little as ten minutes to complete.

How much pain is associated with Botox treatment?
There is minimal discomfort or pain associated with the Botox injection.

What sort of recovery is there after Botox treatment?
There is little downtime or recovery associated with Botox treatment and most patients are able to immediately return to their normal routine. Some minor swelling or redness may occur at the injection sight, though this usually subsides quickly. Improvement may be seen within five to seven days after treatment, though the maximum improvement may take about two weeks to take effect. Results last an average of four to six months.

How soon after Botox treatment can patients return to their work?
Most patients are able to return to work and most other normal activities immediately after the Botox treatment.

How long do the results of Botox last?
The results of Botox last an average of four to six months.