Why Botox?

If you are experiencing wrinkles or expression lines on the face, forehead or around the eyes,  Botox will help these symptoms to gradually fade giving you a more youthful and refreshed appearance.  Botox significantly repairs deep lines and wrinkles (visible signs of stress and aging) due to squinting, laughing , frowning, smoking, and anxiety.

What is Botox ?

Botox is an FDA approved muscle-relaxing agent used to gradually reduce undesirable wrinkles and lines. Long Island Botox is derived from the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum that has traditionally been used by ophthalmologists in the treatment of blepharospasm. The tightening of facial muscles controlled by the brain is inhibited by injecting Botox into the affected area leaving the appearance of the overlying skin smooth and unwrinkled. Botox is the anti-aging cosmetic treatment of choice for Long Island.

Botox Treatment Information

Botox Treatment typically takes approximately 10 minutes. It is not necessary to anesthetize the area to be treated due to insignificant discomfort associated with the procedure. The discomfort can be compared to that of being pricked by a pin. Botoxis injected into the area affected by visible lines with a very thin needle.  Botox causes the muscles initiating the lines and wrinkles to relax which reduces the appearance of undesirable wrinkles and lines on the skin. The skin's reaction to the muscles is what commonly causes wrinkles. Life's daily routines can commence immediately following Botox treatment. The results of the Botox treatment may be seen as soon as 3 days following treatment. The greatest results will be visible in 10-14 days. After the initial treatment results will last from 3 to 4 months before they begin to gradually fade away. Additional Botox treatments should be sought to extended desirable results by an additional 4 to 8 months.

Are there side effects from Botox ?

Normally any side effects are slight and short-lived. Temporary bruising (resolves itself within 2 to 3 days) Minor relaxation of an eyelid (very rare-return to physician) Unbalanced Expression (very rare-return to physician) Botulin toxins (Botox) includes proteins. The body's natural ability to produce antibodies which safeguard against proteins can reduce the positive effects of Long Island Botox.