What is Botox®

Botox® is a US FDA approved popular non-surgical injection that temporarily reduces or eliminates frown lines, forehead creases, crow’s feet near the eyes and thick bands in the neck. These problems can make you look like you are frowning, angry, tired, sad or generally older. Botox® relaxes wrinkle-causing muscles thereby creating a smooth rejuvenated, more youthful appearance.
 
 

Reasons for Considering a Botox Treatment:
  • Excessive facial wrinkles.
  • Large wrinkles or furrows in your forehead.
  • Small wrinkles or “crow’s feet” around your eyes.
  • A vertical “frown line” between your eyebrows. 

Dr. Sachin Shah is highly trained in Advanced BOTOX®/ Mesobotox Techniques of BOTOX® Browlifting, Facial sculpting and Chin rejuvenation and how to incorporate the use of BOTOX® at all levels of Facial rejuvenation, with or without surgery. His technique incorporates accurate delivery of the Botox to the target muscles to create a variety of appearances and different nuances of rejuvenation, far superior from what other injectors are achieving. BOTOX ® Cosmetic is an office-based procedure that does not require anesthesia and has little to no downtime. The effect usually lasts about six to eight months, and can be repeated when needed.

Botox® For Facial Contouring : A square jaw may result from overdeveloped muscles in the jaw line. This may be as a result of excessive chewing or grinding of the teeth. Botox is a highly successful treatment that can beautifully contour the lower face and create a slimmer jaw.

Botox® For Excessive Sweating: In addition to eliminating wrinkles, studies have shown that BOTOX® Cosmetic is effective in relieving excessive sweating. Sweat glands require a nerve impulse to activate. Without this stimulation, they won't secrete. By injecting Botox into problem areas such as underarms, hands and feet, the related nerve impulse is temporarily relaxed and prevented from reaching the sweat gland. This, in turn, stops sweat production in the treated area. The treatment is as simple as it sounds.

Mesobotox: Mesobotox is the latest mesotherapy technique for rejuvenating faces! Newer information has shown that Botox® also affects sebaceous glands (oil glands), blood vessels in the face and skin texture. Microinjections of very small doses of Botox® are distributed superficially all over the face to diminish fine wrinkles without muscle paralysis. Patients also feel that their face looks "lifted" & firmer and their skin texture more refined after a session of this innovative treatment. This treatment is excellent for rejuvenating the rest of face after Botox® treatment for the major frown lines and wrinkles. For patients seeking to refine their skin and tighten their pores, this treatment is ideal as well. 
 
 

General Procedure
The procedure works by altering the facial muscles beneath the skin that are related to wrinkles.  A cream with local anesthetic will be placed on your skin prior to treatment, and ice will be immediately applied upon completion of the Botox® treatment.  Typically a small amount (1-2 cc’s) of Botox® is injected into the area of the wrinkle.  Botox® works by blocking the impulses from the nerve to the facial muscles, thereby relaxing them.  The result is the underlying facial muscles relax and the skin begins to smooth out.  The effects of a Botox® treatment will last approximately three to six months after which the patient may choose to repeat the procedure.

  
 

Recovery Process
Patients generally return to their normal activities immediately after the procedure, however following the post-procedure guidelines will dramatically reduce the length and intensity of the recovery period.  Patients should avoid engaging in heavy physical exercise, applying cosmetics, or laying down flat for a minimum of 4 hours after the injections.  It is also advisable to avoid rubbing or massaging the injected area for at least 24 hours.