If you have unwanted lines and wrinkles around your eyes, forehead, and brow, but are not ready for cosmetic surgery, then you may consider BOTOX® Cosmetic. To combat various signs of aging, Dr. Matt Goldschmidt offers BOTOX® Cosmetic for patients in and around Independence, Ohio, serving the greater Cleveland area.
Wrinkles and fine lines form because of age, excessive sun exposure, and lifestyle choices. While these lines are often small, they can significantly impact your confidence levels. When these lines are the result of repeated muscle movements (caused by frequently made expressions like blinking, squinting, smiling, and frowning), BOTOX® Cosmetic can help.
BOTOX® Cosmetic injections quickly and effectively reduce fine lines and wrinkles that occur as a result of repetitive muscle movement. These include:
- Wrinkles around the eyes
- Lines that run horizontally across the forehead
- Lines that develop between the eyebrows
BOTOX® Cosmetic injections can achieve this without any surgery, downtime, or recovery period needed.
Allow yourself a more youthful appearance with BOTOX® Cosmetic by calling The Cosmetic Surgery Center at (216) 350-3175 today!
Tried and True Cosmetic Procedure
First tested in 1978 to treat spasms of the eyelid (blepharospasm), botulinum toxin type A received approval from the FDA in 1989. Its use soon began expanding into a wider medical arena that now includes treatment for chronic migraines, neck spasms (cervical dystonia), overactive bladder, excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), and lazy eye.
In 2002, the FDA approved the use of the neuromuscular toxin, botulinum toxin type A, as BOTOX® to temporarily diminish frown lines. Furthermore, they asked that providers market the product under the brand name BOTOX® Cosmetic to avoid confusion with its therapeutic use.
In 2022, the product reached its 20th anniversary, and today, the demand for BOTOX® Cosmetic has never been higher.
Is BOTOX® Cosmetic Right for Me?
Unwanted wrinkles and fine lines lead many men and women to consider BOTOX® Cosmetic. Individuals interested in BOTOX® Cosmetic generally find themselves dissatisfied with the appearance of fine and deep lines in their face, such as wrinkles that form around the eyes, across the forehead, and between the eyebrows.
To distinguish further, BOTOX® Cosmetic treats dynamic wrinkles and lines (those caused by muscle movement) rather than static wrinkles and lines caused by the sun, time, and gravity.
BOTOX® Cosmetic candidates consist of women and men in good general health and who have realistic expectations.
How Does BOTOX® Cosmetic Work?
BOTOX® Cosmetic targets the underlying cause of crow’s feet, frown lines, and forehead lines. This cause is the muscle contractions that occur when smiling, squinting, frowning, and raising the eyebrows.
Derived from a diluted form of botulinum toxin type A, BOTOX® Cosmetic consists of a neuromuscular toxin that works by blocking the transmission of neural signals and immobilizing muscles that produce wrinkles and fine lines.
What Can I Expect From My BOTOX® Cosmetic Injection?
During this treatment, your provider injects a small amount of the toxin directly into the targeted area to relax the facial muscles. When the muscles are relaxed, wrinkles are smoothed out, and additional wrinkles are unable to form.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is injected to temporarily reduce muscle activity. You will begin to notice a visible smoothing of the lines between your brows, crow’s feet, forehead lines, or any lines in your designated treatment areas.
How Long Is Recovery After BOTOX® Cosmetic Injections?
BOTOX® Cosmetic is not a surgical or invasive procedure. There is no downtime or recovery period associated with these injections. You can resume all normal activities right away. You may experience some temporary bruising, swelling, and numbness at the injection site, but these should dissipate quickly.
How Long Will My BOTOX® Cosmetic Results Last?
Smoother, more youthful skin begins to appear within a week of BOTOX® Cosmetic injections. Results usually last up to four months. At this point, patients can choose to repeat the injections for prolonged improvement. BOTOX® Cosmetic is the most frequently used form of facial rejuvenation on the market today and can provide a significant temporary reduction of lines and wrinkles.
In some cases, repeated use of BOTOX® Cosmetic can lead to a tolerance build-up. In other cases, the muscles associated with the dynamic wrinkles atrophy, causing the results to last longer.
Combining BOTOX® Cosmetic With Other Treatments
While designed to treat dynamic lines BOTOX® Cosmetic, the injections cannot address static wrinkles. Luckily, injectable dermal fillers can address the wrinkles that form from time, gravity, and sun exposure (aka static wrinkles).
If you have skin any scarring, discoloration, tone, or overall complexion issues, the following treatments are available. You can add them to your personal treatment plan:
Are There Risks With BOTOX® Cosmetic?
Complications are rare. When they occur, they are typically temporary. These complications can include minor swelling and bruising in the injection area, mild numbness or tingling in the injection site, allergic reaction, headache, and nausea.
Matt Goldschmidt MD, FACS, an experienced cosmetic surgeon who is board certified by two surgical boards, including the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and the Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery oversees The Cosmetic Surgery Center.
Schedule Your appointment today!
The team at The Cosmetic Surgery Center in Independence, Ohio, is happy to answer your BOTOX® Cosmetic questions. Call (216) 350-3175 for more information or to schedule your appointment today!
For more information about BOTOX® Cosmetic in Cleveland, OH or to schedule your BOTOX® Cosmetic in Cleveland, OH consultation with Dr. Matt Goldschmidt, please call (216) 350-3175.