Botox® Cosmetic was approved for cosmetic use in 2002, and since then it's enjoyed a meteoric rise in popularity. Today it's the most sought-after non-surgical procedure for facial rejuvenation. We use it to remove wrinkles above the eyebrows, around the eyes, below the mouth and near the chin.

But it does more than take away wrinkles. By relaxing facial muscles, Botox® Cosmetic clears away that tense, tight, hardened look that detracts from the face's natural beauty. The result is a smoother, clearer, more youthful face.

After all, facial aging isn't just about gravity and thinning facial skin. Stress and tension are just as harmful. My patients who get Botox® Cosmetic around the eyes and forehead often tell me how utterly amazed they are by the results. They were expecting nothing more than relief from crow's feet or worry lines. What they got was both more subtle and more encompassing.

Restoring Balance to the Features
They got their facial balance back! Relaxing their frown lines widened the eyes and forehead area, making their noses appear smaller and re-proportioning the upper and lower face. When it comes to beauty, proportion is everything. Change the proportions of upper, middle and lower face and you can resolve many of the issues that result in what our culture calls "fading beauty."

A Minor Procedure
The injections only take about 15 minutes, and you can return to your normal life right away. The results gradually appear over a seven to ten day period. It's like watching your younger face slowly reappear in the mirror.

After a treatment the muscles will stay relaxed for about four to six months. Botox® Cosmetic must be refreshed regularly. The good news: for as long as you are using Botox® skin creases do not form, because the muscles that cause creases are disabled.

Expressiveness Is Not Compromised
Many patients ask me: "Will I be able to frown, smile and use my face to express my feelings after Botox® Cosmetic injections?" Yes. I have learned to study each patient's animation before injecting Botox® Cosmetic, and to apply the correct dosage in the correct spots so you still have plenty of expressiveness.