Crow's feet, forehead lines and other facial wrinkles--they're things we all deal with over time. Would you like to ease the appearance of
those lines and give yourself a more refreshed, younger look? Would you like to feel more like yourself? Then Dr. Robert Dyer and Dr. Vincent Criscione may have an answer for you. It's called BOTOX Cosmetic. In its years of FDA-approved use by health care providers such as South County Dermatology in East Greenwich, RI, BOTOX has successfully smoothed wrinkles within one to two days of injection.
What is BOTOX?
It's a medication made from the Botlulinum Toxin A. Injected into the muscles in common problem areas of the face such as crow's feet around the eyes and frown lines between the brows, BOTOX in East Greenwich temporarily limits movement of those areas. Within 24 to 48 hours, the patient notices a smoother look, and the effects last up to six months.
Experts from the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine say that BOTOX Cosmetic injections work best on what's called dynamic wrinkling. These lines appear temporarily on the face when a person smiles, squints or frowns. In other words, dynamic wrinkles happen when your face moves in certain repeated ways. Over time, lines form permanently.
Is treatment with BOTOX painful?
Patients at South County Dermatology liken getting BOTOX injections to feeling a pinch in their skin. Afterwards, there may be some very mild redness at the site. Preparation is simple, too. Qualified BOTOX patients who take blood thinners or aspirin should refrain from taking them for one to two days before and after the treatments.
Additionally, patients can resume their normal activities right away. However, your skin doctor may advise against a heavy gym workout until the next day.
Other benefits of BOTOX
Did you know that BOTOX has other FDA-approved applications? A common use is treatment of hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating under the arms, along the forehead or even on the palms of the hands.
Additionally, dentists sometimes use BOTOX to stop teeth clenching or grinding. An involuntary habit also called bruxism, teeth grinding causes jaw joint pain, headaches, ear aches and excessive wear and tear on tooth enamel.
Another recommended application is using BOTOX to treat severe migraine headaches. In individuals who suffer from headaches lasting four hours and experience 15 days or more of headaches per month, BOTOX injections have provided significant relief from debilitating pain, dizziness, light sensitivity and other symptoms that go along with migraine headaches.
Learn more
If BOTOX sounds interesting to you, please contact South County Dermatology in East Greenwich, RI, today for a personal consultation with our professional staff. You could have the smoother, more rejuvenated look you've been seeking. Call (401) 471-3376 today.