Botulinum Injections | Visage Facial Plastic Surgery

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Over time, repetitive facial movements like smiling, frowning, or raising the brow will lead to deep facial wrinkles. These lines may make us look sad, angry, tired, or just plain old. Botulinum injections (also known as neurotoxin injections) contain a muscle-relaxing agent approved by the FDA for cosmetic use, namely the reduction of dynamic wrinkles. The procedure is easy to undergo with virtually no downtime. Many believe regular, early treatments may even be preventative, delaying the appearance of deep lines.

Many brands of botulinum are available. They are composed of slightly different molecules. In our experience, their effects are similar in most patients; however, this may vary from patient to patient. At Visage, we currently offer Dysport and Xeomin.

Planning Your Procedure

Procedure

How It's Done

Prior to injection, the skin is cleansed and, per the patient’s preference, anesthesia is applied. The combination of topical numbing cream and ice provides very effective anesthesia. The needles used for the treatment are very small and injections only take minutes to perform.
Results

The appearance of your wrinkles begins to improve within 2-3 days, with full results developing gradually over the next 2 weeks. Most patients achieve their desired results after just one treatment. The results of botulinum injections typically last three months.

Post-Procedure

Recovery & Side Effects

Most of our patients have little-to-no downtime after treatment. Temporary redness and/or swelling at the injection site is common but resolves quickly. As with any injection, bruising is also a possibility.
Risks

Botulinum has been used for decades for cosmetic injection purposes without serious or long-term side effects. The risk of cosmetically disturbing results like a “frozen” face, droopy eyelid, or unnatural look is minimized with a skilled injector who has extensive knowledge of facial anatomy.

"I came to Layla to get Dysport. She worked on my forehead and I am extremely happy with the results. My forehead is so smooth, I just love it. Layla is such a pleasant person to work with and I look forward to my next appointment."

“Layla is amazing! She did my Dysport injections and it was perfection! She is kind and took her time! Thanks, Layla."

"I was very nervous about the side effects of Botox, but my mind was put at ease by the staff and doctor. Dr. Patel assured me that I would be pleased with the procedure, and the risks were very low."

What Areas Can Be Treated?

Forehead Lines

Forehead lines are treated with spaced-apart injections to ensure symmetric treatment and minimize brow drooping. The treatment is limited toward the temples to maintain a normal arch to the brow without creating an overly-arched brow.
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Frown Lines

Frown (glabellar) lines, or "11's", between the eyes are directly injected at 2-4 sites. We avoid injecting too deep to minimize complications such as eyelid ptosis.
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Droopy Brow

A non-surgical brow lift can help lift the eyebrows. Muscles between the tail of the brow that usually pull down are injected in 1-2 sites on both sides. Relaxing this muscle with botulinum allows it to migrate upward.
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Bunny Lines

Bunny lines are the horizontal lines that form when scrunching the nose. They are directly injected at 1-3 sites.
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Crow's Feet

The lines that form on the sides of the eyes when squinting or smiling are referred to as crow's feet. The area is injected at 2-6 sites on both sides.
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Lip Lines

Lines formed when pursing the lips can be injected with a minimal amount of botulinum. This helps reduce the appearance of lines without paralyzing the muscles that are vital for eating and talking.
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