What Is Botox?
Certain muscles in the face are responsible for wrinkles that many find unattractive. Typical treatment areas include the forehead, frown lines at the root of the nose, and the so called “laugh lines” around the eyes. When the muscles responsible for these lines cannot contract, the wrinkles in the skin disappear. Over time (3-4 months in most individuals), Botox wears off and the wrinkles can return. With continued use however, the muscles become weaker from prolonged inactivity and the lines are less noticeable when the Botox wears off.
Why Use Botox?
Seeking Botox as a solution for unwanted signs of facial aging? It is important to recognize that while this treatment was not designed as a means to replace plastic surgery, Botox is a quick, temporary procedure that helps to improve the most visible signs of aging. This facial injectable treatment consists of a botulinum toxin that paralyzes the muscles that cause facial wrinkling, such as forehead lines and crow’s feet (wrinkles along the eyes.) M-E CLINIC Dr Mohamed El Assal , will inject Botox in the specified area, providing you with a smoother, younger-looking facial appearance. Results may last up to 4 months.
Botox for Horizontal Forehead Lines
Forehead lines are caused from the muscles contracting to lift the brows, most commonly shown when expressing surprise. Some people also use these muscles over-exaggeratedly throughout everyday conversation or when they are attempting to see something clearer. A low number of Botox units placed tactically across the forehead can soften the appearance of these lines without weakening the muscles or putting too much pressure on the brows. This can be used to improve both deep wrinkles and more shallow ones
Botox for Crow’s Feet
Crow’s feet are caused by the orbicularis muscles, which are responsible for closing the eyelids. These muscles encircle the eyes with fibers spanning from the temples to the cheeks. When the muscles contract in either sleep, blinking, squinting, smiling or laughing, the skin from the temples, cheeks and forehead pull towards each other, creating folds at the corners of the eyes. After time and with aging, these lines become permanent and create what we call “crow’s feet”. Injecting Botox into this area will soften the appearance. Using a lower number of units will give patients their desired effect while still keeping the warm and friendly appearance that is often associated with smiling.
Botox for Frown Lines Between the Brows
Glabellar lines, more commonly known as frown lines, are the creases formed between the eyebrows. This is the most commonly treated area amongst Botox patients. The injections are placed slightly above the supraorbital ridge, the brow bone bordering the eye sockets. Patients’ complaints are often an “angry” appearance caused by repetitive frowning over an extended period of time. Getting Botox treatment in this area can create a more elegant and pleasant looking face.
Botox for Thick Bands on the Neck
This is due to the overuse of the platysma muscle ranging from the jaw to the clavicles. Botox injections allow this muscle to finally relax, relieving the tension in your neck and leaving you with a smoother, younger-looking décolletage.
Botox for Appearance of Gums
Sometimes referred to as a gummy smile, patients who are concerned about their gums being unpleasantly exposed can greatly benefit from this treatment if a hypermobile upper lip, one that raises too high when smiling, is to blame. Most lips only retract to 5 millimeters from the inactive natural position. When the muscles in the upper lip are pulled beyond this point, the gums are bared and teeth appear smaller in comparison. Botox injections can release the extra strain and tautness in the upper lip and reduce the prominence of a
gummy smile. The results of this treatment are
dependent on the length of your lip and the amount
of gum-line exposed.
Botox for Excessive Sweating
Sometimes deodorants just won’t do the trick. When you produce an excessive amount of sweat, also known as hyperhidrosis, your nerve signals are sending messages to your sweat glands to overproduce without any understandable cause such as heat or exercise. This can cause those embarrassing and unwanted sweat stains. Using Botox injections in the axillae, also known as the armpits, will decrease or halt the production of sweat. This treatment can be used as an alternative to an unsuccessful attempt at curing excessive sweating by using creams and medications.
BOTOX CONSULTATION
We understand that getting Botox treatment can be a big decision. Dr Mohamed Elassal will provide an in-depth consultation to discuss all of your cosmetic concerns. Your doctor will then perform a thorough examination and evaluate if Botox injections will be the most beneficial procedure for you. If you are a good fit for receiving Botox, a personalized treatment plan will be put in place and your doctor can explain in detail the specifics of the process until you feel well informed and prepared to proceed.
How Are Botox Treatments Done?
Commensurate with our philosophy of personalized care, all Botox treatments are performed by one of our Botox experts. We believe you deserve the care of a seasoned professional for even minor procedures such as this.
Small injections of Botox are placed using the smallest available needle. Your Botox specialist will expertly place the precise amount of Botox needed to treat the muscles, thus removing the wrinkles from your skin.
RECOVERY PROCESS
The treated area may be slightly pink for one to two hours after injection. This typically settles down quickly.
Massage of the area and exercise is restricted for 24 hours. Noticeable improvement begins in 2 to 5 days and
usually lasts 3 to 4 months.
