Botox is actually a toxin. When used in minute and controlled quantities, it serves a number of highly useful medical purposes. It does so by disrupting chemical transmission in nerves and prevents muscle contraction. This makes it a useful treatment in painful neck conditions, lazy eye, chronic migraines, excessive sweating disorders, bladder dysfunction and its …
Though Botox, in its natural form, can be traced back to the 1820’s with a German medical specialist who focused in on the effects of botulinum toxin on the nervous system, it was a plastic surgeon by the name of Richard Clark who, nearly two centuries later, was the first to use Botox® for cosmetic …
Most patients don’t know that there are distinct types of facelifts, and that not all procedures work well for every person across the board. Thankfully, the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery is an area of medicine primarily concerned with not only maintaining or restoring a patient's vibrant, youthful appearance, but also about ensuring that …
Regardless of what a person has been told, research shows sun exposure can have an effect on natural skin, and skin treated with facial fillers. …
Whether they scrunch up in disgust, anger or delight, crow's feet are either a source of limitless annoyance or a reminder of wonderful pastimes. They're tiny and not even a centimeter wide. But whether they're loved or hated, crow's feet eventually show up on everyone's face. And BOTOX® Cosmetic could be the answer to eliminate …
Botox® is a cosmetic treatment where the practitioner injects botulinum toxin type A, specifically OnabotulinumtoxinA, to reduce wrinkles and fine lines on your face. It's FDA-approved to use for "11" lines between the eyes, horizontal forehead lines and crow's feet around the eyes. The FDA also approved Botox use in the late 1980s when they …
Smile lines. Laugh lines. You look in the mirror and they remind you of all the good times you had. But they also remind you of all the time that has gone by. Cosmetic BOTOX® can erase the appearance of those years. It’s one of the easiest, convenient and effective ways to rejuvenate your face. …
While you can't stop the aging process, you can benefit from innovative anti-aging surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatments offered by Dr. Bradford S. Patt, MD, FACS at the Houston Center for Facial Plastic Surgery to reduce the effects of aging and keep you looking younger and healthier. Let us define facial rejuvenation: Facial rejuvenation …
As minimally-invasive injectables such as BOTOX®, in addition to dermal facial fillers, such as Juvederm and Restalyn, continue increasing in popularity, more individuals are seeking cosmetic treatments and more businesses ― like aestheticians and medspas, are providing this service at reduced prices. Sounds good, right? Not always. …
The adage “you get what you pay for” is very true when it comes to Botox®. There are many advertisements and coupons out there for quick Botox skin injections done by almost anyone. Before committing to any of these deals, ask questions and find out who and what you are dealing with. A lot of …
