At Pepose Vision Institute, the best patient is an informed patient. Our patients are encouraged to review the information provided about Botox Cosmetic Wrinkle Therapy. Please understand that it is your PVI eyecare specialist who is ultimately responsible for deciding whether Botox therapy is right for you. Because we will never settle for anything less than delivering the safest, most attractive cosmetic outcome possible, our specialty trained medical Botox providers are the ONLY medical personnel that will ever administer Botox treatment to you.
To help you learn more about Botox Cosmetic Wrinkle Therapy, here's a list of answers to the most commonly asked questions by our patients. We look forward to answering any additional questions you may have at your Botox evaluation and first treatment visit.
1. What is Botox Cosmetic Wrinkle Therapy?Botox Cosmetic Wrinkle Therapy - one of the few wrinkle therapies approved by the FDA - temporarily reduces facial signs of aging by minimizing the appearance of wrinkles across the forehead, between the brows, and the corner of the eyes. For many individuals, there is a noticeable eyebrow lift, creating a remarkable eye enhancing effect. Small amounts of Botox Cosmetic are administered into muscles underlying the wrinkle, causing a smoothing effect.
Back to Top2. How does Botox Wrinkle Therapy work? Dynamic facial wrinkles, the most prominent visible signs of aging, result from repeated contraction of certain facial muscles. Botox Cosmetic is administered to the muscles that create the wrinkles. Botox Cosmetic temporarily blocks the nerve impulse from reaching that area and, as a result, weakens the muscle. As the muscle relaxes, wrinkles in the skin gradually soften and often disappear completely.
Back to Top3. Is Botox Cosmetic Wrinkle Therapy new? Is it safe? Botox Cosmetic Wrinkle Therapy is one of the safest procedures available for the treatment of wrinkles and one of the only treatments approved by the FDA for this purpose! Ophthalmologists have successfully used Botox for over 15 years for the treatment of eyelid and facial spasms. When Botox Cosmetic serum is properly re-constituted and administered by an experienced ophthalmologist, the results are nothing less than remarkable!
The most common temporary side effects of Botox Cosmetic therapy are a small amount of bruising at the administration site or drooping of the eyelid ("sleepy eyelid") or double vision. It's important to choose a highly skilled eye surgeon who has experience giving injections around the eye. They are best qualified to administer medication that may affect nerves around the eye. to minimize even temporary side effects, use a Botox provider who is highly experienced in giving these injections.
Back to Top4. Which wrinkles can best be treated with Botox Cosmetic? Botox Cosmetic is most commonly used to treat the vertical wrinkles or "frown lines" between your eyebrows, the long prominent creases across your forehead and crow's feet emanating from the corners of your eyes. Some individuals who think they need a surgical brow lift are surprised to find that Botox treatment of wrinkles in the forehead area provides the lift they are looking for!
Back to Top5. Is Botox Cosmetic primarily for women? Both men and women are increasingly recognizing that their appearance is an important factor in their professional and personal success. Reducing facial wrinkles - especially around the eyes - eliminates your look of fatigue and projects a radiant, healthful countenance. At Pepose Vision Institute, we have provided Botox treatment to an increasing number of men who have begun to "catch on" to the beauty secrets that have long been known by women.
Back to Top6. Am I a candidate for Botox Cosmetic treatment? As long as you are not pregnant, or have been told by a physician that you should not have Botox Cosmetic due to a specific neurological condition, you are likely a good candidate. Our highly trained Botox medical staff will carefully examine you and take a medical history, with special attention given to your general health and the health of your eyes, prior to the administration of any Botox Cosmetic treatment.
Back to Top7. How long will the effects of my Botox treatment be noticeable? Botox Cosmetic offers sustained benefits, dose after dose, over the course of long-term treatment. The full effect of Botox Cosmetic may not be apparent for several days or even a few weeks. Your first treatment will last approximately three months, with a gradual fading of its effects. At that time, you will return for your next treatment. As you continue to receive Botox treatment, the effects will last even longer, up to six months for some people. The degree and duration of effect varies from person to person. Treatment for crow's feet may be more frequent than therapy for frown lines or forehead creases. Beware of Botox providers who offer a low introductory price, but who require frequent retreatments - at additional cost - to sustain a Botox effect for more than a few weeks.
Back to Top8. What if I need a "touch-up" between treatments? Pepose Vision Institute is committed to providing you with the safest and very best cosmetic outcome possible. When medically indicated, touch-ups are offered during the first 30 days following each treatment at no additional charge. Beware of Botox providers who offer a low introductory price, but bring you back for frequent retreatments - at additional cost - to sustain a Botox effect for more than a few weeks.
Back to Top9. Is Botox Cosmetic reversible? Botox Cosmetic is a temporary treatment that will naturally "reverse" over time. Botox Cosmetic is fully metabolized within four to six months for most people.
Back to Top10. How many times can I have Botox treatments? BOTOX Cosmetic treatment can be repeated indefinitely as long as no contraindicated medical conditions arise, such as pregnancy, neuromuscular disorders, or Bell's palsy.
Back to Top11. Does Botox Cosmetic treatment hurt? When Botox Cosmetic is administered, there may be an initial minor sting. Once the treatment is completed, there is usually no residual discomfort. Often, the administration area will be pretreated with a topical anesthetic or ice compress to ensure your comfort.
Back to Top12. What is the recovery time from Botox treatment? Botox Cosmetic requires little recovery time. We use a very tiny needle and there is little, if any, resulting redness or swelling at the injection site. Most people who receive Botox Cosmetic return to work or attend social engagements immediately following their treatment. Some patients find it convenient to schedule their wrinkle therapy during their lunch hour. The full effect of Botox Cosmetic is often not apparent for ten to fourteen days. Therefore, we advise patients who want to maximize the benefits of Botox wrinkle therapy for a special event (e.g., their child's wedding) to schedule their treatment far enough in advance to fully enjoy this delayed effect.
Back to Top13. How long must I wait after my Botox treatment to reapply my makeup? The Botox procedure is so safe and noninvasive that you can reapply your makeup immediately after your treatment. Of course, it is important that you keep the injection sites clean and remove your makeup and reapply frequently.
Back to Top14. What do I need to do to prepare for my Botox treatment? There is very little in the way of preparation for your Botox treatment. To avoid bruising around the injection site, do not take aspirin or ibuprofen medications for 1 week prior to your appointment. You do not need to change your eating habits the day of the treatment, or even bring a driver!
Back to Top15. Why should I choose Pepose Vision Institute for my Botox Cosmetic treatment? Botox Cosmetic is administered above and around the eyes, where nerves that enervate the eyelids and brows reside. It is essential that you seek Botox treatment from a provider who is comfortable and highly experienced in giving injections in this area of the face. In this way, you will minimize the chance of suffering a well-documented, temporary complication of Botox - a droopy or "sleepy" eyelid or double vision.
Back to Top16. Won't it cost me more to go to Pepose Vision Institute? What many patients don't realize about Botox Cosmetic treatment is that over 80 percent of the entire cost of the procedure is the Botox itself, no matter which provider you choose! This is why Botox has often been referred to as "liquid gold." As a result, the portion of the fee retained by a provider to compensate for time and overhead is really quite minimal. The most important implication is that Botox providers who advertise exceedingly low prices are forced to either administer less than the optimal amount of Botox per injection, or perform fewer injections into the muscles controlling your wrinkles. In either case, a patient will not achieve the maximum effect in terms of wrinkle reduction, and will require frequent retreatments, usually at an additional cost. At Pepose Vision Institute, we not only assure that your initial Botox treatment will be optimal, but we stand by our results with our no-cost "touch-up" policy between treatments, when medically indicated.
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