Botox®

The Botox used in our office is carefully produced and monitored by the Allergan corporation which makes the only FDA approved Botox.

Botox is a protein that weakens muscles that wrinkle the skin. Typically the Botox will take effect in two to five days. The effect will usually last three to four months. It is injected under the skin into areas surrounding the eyes and forehead to reduce "worry lines", "crow's feet" and "frown lines". Dr. Guilder also uses Botox for turning up the corners of the mouth and reducing the neck muscle bands.

The procedure is quick and usually performed in an examination room. No anesthesia is needed for the procedure which is completed in a matter of minutes. Rarely slight bruising occurs. Excessive muscle weakness is very uncommon and fortunately always temporary. Patients who have muscular conditions such as myasthenia or are pregnant are not candidates for Botox.

A great application for Botox is to supplement migraine or tension headache relief. Even being out in the sun causes less facial tightness after Botox.

For additional information on botox visit: www.botox.com