| Frown lines are the result of gathering or knitting
the tissue between the eyebrows into a fold. These unattractive folds
and furrows are caused by the repeated action of underlying muscles
associated with facial expression. Years of squinting and frowning
tend to leave deep wrinkles in the skin between the eyebrows and on
the bridge of the nose, across the forehead, and at the corners of
the eyes. On many people, frown lines produce an angry or sad look
that detracts from a pleasant facial appearance.
These wrinkles can be improved without surgery, without scars and
without any "down time" by a simple injection of botulinum
toxin. Treatment involves injection of very small amounts of botulinum
toxin into the underlying muscles to immobilize them. The actual
treatment is well tolerated and takes just a short time. Once the
muscle is weakened and relaxed, it cannot contract. Since there
is no way to make the undesirable facial expression, the lines gradually
smooth out.
Excessive sweating can be alleviated with injections of a highly
diluted form of botulinum toxin that paralyze the sweat glands of
the skin, which are responsible for excessive perspiration. A single
treatment session can provide months of relief.
Treatment Areas:
o Vertical lines between the eyebrows and on the bridge of the nose
o Squint lines or crow's feet at the corners of the eyes
o The forehead horizontal lines
o Underarm, hand or foot to treat excessive sweating
Botulinum toxin takes effect about 3 to 7 days after treatment.
The improvement lasts 4 to 6 months before the effect gradually
fades and muscle action returns. With repeated treatments, thinning
of the muscle may occur which usually produces longer lasting results.
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