Porcaro Cosmetic Surgery

1943 SE Port St. Lucie Blvd.
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
Phone: (772) 337-1717
Fax: (772) 337-1737

Botox

One of the most popular procedures for rejuvenating the face and neck involves the use of BotoxÂ®. Botulinum toxin injections (BTX), often referred to by the product name BotoxÂ® is biological toxin (botulinum toxin) transformed into a therapeutic agent. Work with BTX began in the late 1960s to treat neurological disorders. Today, BTX is used for the treatment of frown lines, forehead furrows, "crow's feet," lines and wrinkles of the lower face, neck, and even nasal muscles (to decrease nostril flaring). Cosmetic surgeons have found that the type of lines and wrinkles that respond to BTX injections are those caused by the muscles that contract during facial expressions, such as frowning or squinting.

Technique
The patient is asked to contract the muscles in the area being treated so the surgeon can determine the proper location for injection. In most cases, BTX is injected directly into the muscle with a tiny needle. It takes a few days to realize the effect of BTX injections.

Benefits:

Easily performed, noninvasive therapy for wrinkles and sagging skin.
No downtime. Patients can immediately resume normal activities.
Long experience has proven BTX to be safe. To date, no systemic complications associated with BTX cosmetic injections have been documented.
Treatment is reversible within several months.
May be beneficial for treatment of migraine headaches.

Other considerations:

BTX injections are a temporary solution for the treatment of wrinkles. The effects last from 3-4 months and require repeat treatments.
Possible side effects include local numbness, swelling, bruising, or a burning sensation during injection. Some patients have reported temporary headache and nausea. Temporary loss of function of a nearby muscle (i.e. drooping of the eyelid) is a rare but reversible side effect. Most complications are of short duration.
Long experience has proven BTX to be safe. To date, no systemic complications associated with BTX cosmetic injections have been documented.
A small percentage of patients are reported to experience no improvement at all.

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