Presentation
"Turn Back Time. Renew Your Beauty."
6 p.m. Tuesday, April 15
Founders Hall, Clinic building - lower level
Presented by:
Lara Salyer, DO, Family Practice
Harsha Kaza, MD, Adult Medicine
Annette Stormont, MD, Ophthalmology
Join us to find out more about Botox, Restylane, Juvederm spider vein treatment and other procedures that can enhance your appearance.
To register, call 1-877-865-1462 or visit www.monroeclinic.org.
Q. I've always been bothered by the frown lines around my face, but I'm just not someone who is comfortable with the idea of plastic surgery. I'd like to learn more about Botox. For instance, who should or shouldn't get Botox? What could I expect from a treatment?
A. Botox is a purified form of botulinum toxin type A. When a small amount of Botox is injected directly into a specific muscle, it temporarily reduces the muscle's activity. Frown lines are the result of the muscle activity below them. If the muscles that cause those lines do not contract, the lines soften, and the skin appears smoother.
Who gets Botox?
Botox is recommended for people between the ages of 18 and 65, who wish to soften or reduce the appearance of crow's feet, frown lines, forehead creases and even fine lines around the lips.
An injection of Botox will not take away a person's ability to show facial expression. Botox treatments are customized to an individual's preferences. For instance, if you are only concerned with the frown lines between your eyebrows, Botox would only be injected into that area.
Botox is also a good option for people who are looking for a less radical, nonpermanent alternative to surgery. The effects of Botox are temporary. Results can last up to four to six months after treatment; however, if you discontinue use, the lines will eventually return to their previous appearance.
Who should not get Botox?
Botox is not for everyone. Your skin type, skin thickness and wrinkle severity are all factors in determining if Botox is your best option. For example, Botox cannot reverse the wrinkling effects of sun damage and gravity.When you consult with your physician, be prepared to discuss your expectations for treatment results.
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or people who have a neurological disease should not receive Botox.
Your physician can go over other possible factors related to Botox use during your consultations, such as allergies, medical history or other conditions that might impact treatment.
What can I expect from a treatment?
A Botox procedure requires only 10 or 15 minutes, and you will not need anesthesia. Botox is injected through a very fine needle. The injection may cause mild discomfort, but most people find the experience easily tolerable. The number of injections you receive depends on a range of factors, such as the area(s) being treated, your facial muscle and skin type, and the extent of your wrinkles.
After the treatment, you can immediately resume your daily routine. Results should be noticeable within several days, but the full benefits will appear over the course of several weeks.
Is Botox safe?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Botox as a cosmetic treatment to temporarily reduce the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles.
While Botox cosmetic treatments are generally safe, the main risk comes from an improper dose or injection. For that reason, only a trained and qualified medical professional should administer Botox.
When administered properly, complications rarely occur. The most common side effects include headache, respiratory infection, flu syndrome, temporary eyelid droop and nausea. On rare occasions, people have been hypersensitive to an ingredient in the injection; however, a properly trained medical professional can appropriately and immediately handle the situation.
Will insurance cover Botox?
Typically, insurance will not cover Botox used for cosmetic reasons. Please check with your insurance provider and your physician to learn more about cost.
- Harsha Kaza, MD, specializes in Adult Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Mercy Hospital at the University of Buffalo, New York. She provides adults with preventive care and treats a variety of acute and chronic diseases.
A. Botox is a purified form of botulinum toxin type A. When a small amount of Botox is injected directly into a specific muscle, it temporarily reduces the muscle's activity. Frown lines are the result of the muscle activity below them. If the muscles that cause those lines do not contract, the lines soften, and the skin appears smoother.
Who gets Botox?
Botox is recommended for people between the ages of 18 and 65, who wish to soften or reduce the appearance of crow's feet, frown lines, forehead creases and even fine lines around the lips.
An injection of Botox will not take away a person's ability to show facial expression. Botox treatments are customized to an individual's preferences. For instance, if you are only concerned with the frown lines between your eyebrows, Botox would only be injected into that area.
Botox is also a good option for people who are looking for a less radical, nonpermanent alternative to surgery. The effects of Botox are temporary. Results can last up to four to six months after treatment; however, if you discontinue use, the lines will eventually return to their previous appearance.
Who should not get Botox?
Botox is not for everyone. Your skin type, skin thickness and wrinkle severity are all factors in determining if Botox is your best option. For example, Botox cannot reverse the wrinkling effects of sun damage and gravity.When you consult with your physician, be prepared to discuss your expectations for treatment results.
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or people who have a neurological disease should not receive Botox.
Your physician can go over other possible factors related to Botox use during your consultations, such as allergies, medical history or other conditions that might impact treatment.
What can I expect from a treatment?
A Botox procedure requires only 10 or 15 minutes, and you will not need anesthesia. Botox is injected through a very fine needle. The injection may cause mild discomfort, but most people find the experience easily tolerable. The number of injections you receive depends on a range of factors, such as the area(s) being treated, your facial muscle and skin type, and the extent of your wrinkles.
After the treatment, you can immediately resume your daily routine. Results should be noticeable within several days, but the full benefits will appear over the course of several weeks.
Is Botox safe?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Botox as a cosmetic treatment to temporarily reduce the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles.
While Botox cosmetic treatments are generally safe, the main risk comes from an improper dose or injection. For that reason, only a trained and qualified medical professional should administer Botox.
When administered properly, complications rarely occur. The most common side effects include headache, respiratory infection, flu syndrome, temporary eyelid droop and nausea. On rare occasions, people have been hypersensitive to an ingredient in the injection; however, a properly trained medical professional can appropriately and immediately handle the situation.
Will insurance cover Botox?
Typically, insurance will not cover Botox used for cosmetic reasons. Please check with your insurance provider and your physician to learn more about cost.
- Harsha Kaza, MD, specializes in Adult Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Mercy Hospital at the University of Buffalo, New York. She provides adults with preventive care and treats a variety of acute and chronic diseases.
