BOTULINUM TOXIN
A PHYSIOLOGIC APPROACH TO WRINKLES

Facelifts, chemical peels and laser treatments for facial wrinkles are invasive and obtrusive methods to achieve a youthful looking appearance. They form the armamentarium of the modern plastic surgeon.

Some of us prefer a more subtle, but definitely as noticeable,approach to the problems of the aging face. Miles of smiles create so-called crows’ feet. Mounds of frowns cause eyebrow creases. Animated conversations result in broad lines across some foreheads.

It’s the human condition to smile, laugh, frown and express emotion with the muscles of facial expression. Years of this activity shows up as these wrinkles, the hyperkinetic lines of normal life. Today’s lifestyles usually frown on such developments, and many of us just don’t like the look of appearing angry, tired, or weary, unless we happen to think the Yoda look is fashionable.

Application of the Botulinum toxin requires a pinpoint injection under the skin of the overlying hyperdynamic lines into just those areas that need it. The result is a smoother skin, a relaxed face, and a happy patient.