Northwest Eye Facial Rejuvenation
Nicholas J. Schmitt, MD
BOTOX®
Before and After Video: Erase your wrinkles and raise your brows
What is BOTOX® Cosmetic?
BOTOX® is the most popular cosmetic medical treatment in the U.S., and is a favorite among men and women looking for non-surgical facial rejuvenation. BOTOX® has a long history in ophthalmology and was first used for spastic eyelid disorders in the 1980s. It is still the most effective treatment available for blepharospasm, and most ophthalmologists have many years of experience in its use.
BOTOX® is the most popular cosmetic medical treatment in the U.S., and is a favorite among men and women looking for non-surgical facial rejuvenation. BOTOX® has a long history in ophthalmology and was first used for spastic eyelid disorders in the 1980s. It is still the most effective treatment available for blepharospasm, and most ophthalmologists have many years of experience in its use.
What is BOTOX® Cosmetic?
BOTOX® is the most popular cosmetic medical treatment in the U.S., and is a favorite among men and women looking for non-surgical facial rejuvenation. BOTOX® has a long history in ophthalmology and was first used for spastic eyelid disorders in the 1980s. It is still the most effective treatment available for blepharospasm, and most ophthalmologists have many years of experience in its use.
What can BOTOX® Cosmetic do for me?
BOTOX® is a safe, naturally occurring substance that causes muscle relaxation typically lasting three to four months. In high doses, BOTOX® will weaken muscles substantially, while in lower doses, the relaxation and weakening are subtle. These effects can be harnessed by your physician to improve or even eliminate frown lines beteen the brows, crow’s feet at the outer corners of the eyes, horizontal lines in the forehead, and eyebrow height and shape. BOTOX® can also be used to treat vertical lip lines, down-turn at the lips, and twitching or spasm of the eyelids, cheeks, and face.
How is BOTOX® administered?
Dr. Schmitt will review your specific concerns and medical history and advise you about the best uses for BOTOX® in your situation. It is injected with a tiny needle directly into the muscle(s) causing wrinkles, spasm, or facial aging. Mildly uncomfortable, the injections take only a few seconds. Effects begin to be visible at two to three days and are usually fully evident by 1 week. Bruising rarely occurs and fades naturally. Improvements in facial appearance and muscle relaxation typically last three to four months.
What are the risks?
Bruising can occur with any injection. Infection is very uncommon. BOTOX® can rarely introduce weakness in a nearby muscle, causing asymmetry, or a droopy eyelid or lip. To minimize this risk, your physician will recommend that you avoid touching the injected areas for several hours so that the Botox will bind to the intended muscles only. Fillers can also cause asymmetry, and rarely, a local sensitivity reaction.
Who should administer BOTOX®?
Oculofacial plastic surgeons such as Dr. Schmitt have the ideal credentials to specialize exactly in this area. Dr. Schmitt is experienced with BOTOX® injections and is highly knowledgeable with the anatomy and physiology of the eyelids and face.
