Dr. McFadden calls these mini anti-agers
There are many non-invasive procedures that are quick, easy, and produce excellent results to turn back the clock. Dr. McFadden calls these mini anti-agers and they include BOTOX® Cosmetic , Restylane®, and Juvéderm™.
BOTOX (Botulinum toxoid), one of these “mini anti-agers” is a medication that paralyzes muscle. BOTOX has been found to alleviate facial spasms and neck banding after injection in the affected areas resulting in smoother skin in these areas. BOTOX is now being used to smooth wrinkles and relax certain facial muscles such as vertical forehead (glabellar) frown creases and crows-feet around the eyes. It is still used to soften neck banding. This frequently gives facial and neck skin a more youthful appearance without surgery.
BOTOX is injected into the wrinkled area. After 2-3 days, the muscles surrounding the wrinkle relax and the wrinkles either soften or disappear. The fatigued look disappears as well and the patient is left with younger and smoother looking skin.
It only takes few minutes to inject BOTOX but its effects last for 3-6 months. The treatment has to be repeated because the muscles will slowly regain tone as the wrinkles reappear. The effects may last longer with repeated injections.
No permanent damage has been reported by BOTOX injection. Normal temporary side effects include bruising at the injection site or slight eyelid drop in some cases. BOTOX use has generally proven safe when used by a specialist.