Botox® / Wrinkle Relaxants
Every time you frown, squint, wrinkle your nose, or purse your lips, your skin folds. Over time, like a fine silk dress that has been crumpled and sat on, your skin settles into lasting creases: wrinkles. Botox® treatment effectively irons out those creases, restoring a smooth, relaxed countenance. No wonder Botox treatment is one of the most popular aesthetic service in the United States today.
Botox erases wrinkles by interfering with muscle contraction, and thus smoothing away crow’s feet around the eyes, frown lines on the brow, bunny lines on the sides of the nose, and unsightly creases in many other locations. Many women, however, are hesitant to try Botox, because they have seen the “Botox mask” — an expressionless, doll-like appearance that can result from undirected application. Wendy’s medical training guarantees her familiarity with the fine points of anatomy: She knows the precise placement and functions of the various muscles and the nerves that activate them. Based on this knowledge, Wendy was one of the first clinicians to use Botox selectively, maintaining expressiveness while waving away the signs of aging.
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Similarly, Wendy was in the vanguard that developed use of Botox to release, or lift, parts of the face that may be pulled in an unflattering way. For example, a popular treatment that Wendy offers is the Botox browlift. In this remarkable, quick procedure, the muscles that pull down the eyelids, giving the face a tired appearance, are released, and the brow lifts naturally, tightening and smoothing the eyelids and restoring the wide-eyed, awake look of youth.
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Botox has been used in medical applications for many years, so its safety and effectiveness have been well demonstrated. Treatment is fast and comfortable, and you can return to your normal activities immediately. The full effects take a few days to become visible, so there is no sudden, noticeable change in your appearance. The effects then fade gradually over the forthcoming months; Wendy can boost them back to full power as many times as you wish.
Botox treatment has one potential side effect that is dramatic and welcome: Some women who suffer from migraine headaches experience relief. This effect is well establish; many medical establishments and headache clinics now use Botox to decrease migraine frequency and severity. If you are subject to this debilitating condition, Botox may be a superb choice for you.
Application of Botox requires skill and knowledge. The substance is fragile, and must be stored, mixed, and handled carefully. These factors, the precise location of application, and the technique used have a huge influence on the results of treatment. In the hands of an inexperienced practitioner, Botox can cause temporary eyelid droop, lack of expressiveness or masklike appearance, and other problems. Wendy’s extensive experience in Botox application, pioneering work in modern uses, and rigorous medical training allow her to pinpoint individual treatments. You can be confident that Wendy will tailor your Botox treatment to maximize effectiveness and success while maintaining your safety and comfort.
Wendy will be happy to examine you and to advise you on how Botox treatments can help you to look your best. Call her office (408-866-4884) to set up a Botox visit.
