Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)
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BOTOX INJECTION | |
COSMETIC BOTOX TREATMENT FOR WRINKLES
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FDA-approved Botox
has become a mainstay in the treatment of “wrinkles
in motion”, i.e., those wrinkles that appear only when you
move your face like lifting your forehead, frowning, or when smiling.
Typically, Botox
lasts approximately 3 to 4 months or slightly longer. Botox
is intended to serve three primary cosmetic purposes:
1. Immediate Benefit: Wrinkles when you smile, frown, and raise your forehead are not as apparent, giving you an immediate cosmetic benefit.
2. Prevention: Consistent use of Botox
will help prevent wrinkles from becoming deeper
over time, which would eventually become etched-in lines even
when you don’t smile, frown, etc.
3. Maintenance: If you already have deep lines on your face even
when you don’t smile or frown,then you
are probably a candidate for a physician-strength chemical
peel or other type of skin
resurfacing treatment. After these lines have been smoothed
out with a peel, consistent use of Botox
will help minimize the recurrence of these wrinkles
over time.
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BOTOX TREATMENT FOR EXCESSIVE SWEATING
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Excessive facial, underarm, palm and foot sweating
can be a socially and/or professionally handicapping problem.
Individuals who have failed both over-the-counter antiperspirants
as well as prescription-based dried salt formulations may be eligible
for Botox
therapy. Dr. Lam specializes in facial and underarm sweating
therapy using Botox
with results lasting between 4 to 8 months. After a detailed consultation
and questionnaire, Dr. Lam can assess your candidacy for therapy.
Special tests that Dr. Lam’s staff will perform prior to
your treatment will help target the affected region for optimal
effect.
For your Botox
session, you should abstain from any topical antiperspirant
use for 24 hours prior to coming to the office and avoid any exercise
a or hot drinks for at least an hour before your arrival. Also,
if your session will include treatment of your underarms, you
should be prepared to wear an old T-shirt that you don’t
mind soiling.
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