As we age, repeated movements of facial muscles, such as frowning, smiling or squinting, cause wrinkles over time. Botox injection therapy offered at Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Associates can help make patients look younger by reducing the appearance of these wrinkles.
Same-day Botox Injection Therapy appointments are available are available at our three Memphis-area locations. Request your Botox Injection Therapy appointment online or call 901-759-2322.
What is Botox?
Botox, or botulin toxin, is the best known of several injectable proteins that includes Dysport and Xeomin used to treat the appearance of wrinkles in patients. It is often a good alternative to more invasive or expensive procedures.
Botox injections block certain chemical signals from nerves that cause muscles to contract, temporarily paralyzing small parts of the facial muscles. They reduce the appearance of wrinkles like frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead furrows, by causing them to relax and soften. Botox is also used in the successful treatment of chronic migraine headaches.
Safe and Effective Treatment of Wrinkles
Botulin toxin is related to botulism, a type of food poisoning. However, Botox is FDA-approved and has been successfully used in cosmetic procedures in the United States for over a decade. Additionally, only small, diluted amounts are given to patients, injected directly into specific muscles.
Botox injections are administered to patients by one of our board certified dermatologists at our offices, as the injections require precise placement to avoid side effects. Botox can be dangerous if administered incorrectly, however our doctors have been using it for years to successfully treat wrinkles.
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Botox is quick and easy to have done with no downtime. Patients will begin experiencing results a few days after treatment. While the positive effects of the injection usually last only three to six months, regular follow-up injections will help maintain the effect. If you are interested in Botox, our dermal fillers take home information sheet contains additional information related to the procedure.
To determine if you are a good candidate for treatment at Advanced Dermatology, request your Botox Injection Therapy appointment online or call 901-759-2322. Experience the benefits of a more youthful appearance.