Botox^® Cosmetic Injections

At Cosmetic Surgery Institute, our goal is to help you look and feel beautiful—however you define it. For some people, this may translate to a very subtle enhancement; for others, a more dramatic change is desired. Our dedicated nurse specialist will listen carefully to your concerns in order to craft results that align with your personal concept of beauty.

We believe that the results of any injections are only as good as the provider, and our nurse Peggy is a talented and experienced injector. Men and women searching for BOTOX^® Cosmetic or dermal filler injections from as far as the East Coast travel to Cosmetic Surgery Institute in the Los Angeles area to seek out her services. Peggy frequently holds training clinics in our office, where practitioners from all over California come to learn her techniques.

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Prior to your injection session, you may be asked to avoid alcohol and anti-inflammatory medication for one to two weeks. This helps to reduce bruising. If a topical anesthetic is requested, your nurse will first apply the ointment to the treatment area. Then, using a very fine needle, small amounts of BOTOX^® are injected into the appropriate location. The procedure typically takes only a few minutes, and discomfort is minimal.

You can return to your day immediately after treatment. Some people may experience slight bruising, redness, or puffiness at the injection site. These side effects are minor and should dissipate over the next few days.

During this time, muscle activity in the treated area will decrease, causing the skin to appear smoother and more youthful. This effect should last for approximately four months, and the treatment can be repeated.

To reduce facial aging, BOTOX^® Cosmetic is frequently injected between the brows (to address frown lines), around the eyes (to address crow’s feet), and on the forehead (to address horizontal forehead lines). It is not recommended for under-eye bags or puffiness, or for the correction of “laugh lines” in the outer corners of the mouth and cheeks (also known as nasolabial folds). For these concerns, a dermal filler such as JUVEDERM^® is a better option. This is because contour changes and laugh lines are due to volume loss. BOTOX^® does not add volume to the skin, but temporarily reduces a targeted muscle’s ability to contract properly. By keeping the muscle at rest, related wrinkles are less likely to be visible.

BOTOX^® can also be used to reduce excessive sweating on the palms, under the arms, or on the soles of the feet. Some people may also benefit from injections near the temples to reduce migraine headaches.

When used together, BOTOX^® and fillers can provide substantial improvements in facial rejuvenation. Many of our patients combine these treatments in a “liquid facelift” procedure for the temporary reduction of signs of facial aging, including skin laxity, without surgery.

Because Cosmetic Surgery Institute uses a very fine needle for BOTOX^® injections, there is very little discomfort associated with the treatment. Most of our patients report a pain-free procedure. No anesthesia is needed, and mild discomfort is easily eliminated with over-the-counter pain medication. Some patients may request a topical anesthetic if necessary.

An expressionless appearance is typically the result of poor injection techniques. Our nurse at Cosmetic Surgery Institute, Peggy, is a highly trained and skilled BOTOX^® provider whose trusted injection techniques are sought out by professionals across California. She will discuss with you the appropriate number and placement of injections to ensure the most natural results.

The results of BOTOX^® injections are often enhanced with injectable treatments such as JUVEDERM, Restylane^®, or RADIESSE^®. Many people also use it to maintain the results of their facelift or in conjunction with laser treatments for more complete results.

Cosmetic Surgery Institute also offers Dysport^® and Xeomin^®, which are injectables that work the same way as BOTOX^®, but have unique characteristics that set them apart. Collectively, the three muscle relaxers are known as “neuromodulators.” Your injector can help you to determine which specific injectable would work best for you at your consultation.

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