Botox Cosmetic Injections in Westchester County, NY

Most people know Botox for its use in correcting frown lines and crow’s feet. However, Botox and Botox Cosmetic are used to treat a variety of conditions. Botox^® can treat, for example, eye muscle problems, severe underarm sweating and migraines, while Botox^® Cosmetic is injected into facial muscles to rejuvenate lines that have developed between the eyebrows, and around the eyes and mouth.

Botox diminishes wrinkles because it blocks the nerve impulses to the muscle, thereby relaxing the muscle. Upon injection, tense muscles loosen up, allowing wrinkles to do the same. It is important to note that the effects of Botox are not permanent; retreatment is usually required every 4 to 6 months.

Is Botox Right for Me?

As noted, Botox can be used to treat a number of physical conditions. However, Botox injections are most commonly used in cosmetic treatment. Cosmetic complaints that Botox^® can be used to treat are:

• Glabellar lines
• Crow's feet
• Forehead lines
• Vertical lines around the lips

During Botox Cosmetic Treatment

Botox injections are performed in an office setting and require as little as 15 minutes of your time. A topical anesthesia may be used to numb the area to be treated, though this is often not necessary.

After selecting the areas to be treated and their points of injection, your plastic surgeon will inject the Botox^®. The dose used will be selected depending on the mass of the muscle being treated; larger muscles often require more Botox^®.

Once injected, the substance targets the muscles’ nerve endings, preventing the muscles ability to contract. Over the next days, the wrinkles that originally developed because of muscle tension begin to relax and disappear.

After Treatment

Individuals can return to their normal activities directly after treatment. Your surgeon may request that you refrain from alcohol consumption for the next few days, and remain upright for about 6 hours after treatment. Please contact your surgeon if you notice any of the following symptoms: difficulty with swallowing, speaking, breathing, or if any existing symptom worsens. Most patients will need to return for treatments every 4-6 months.

Possible side effects include: redness, bruising, stinging around the injection sites, nausea, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, headache and eyelid droop.

If you are interested in receiving more information about Botox^® injections, or if you would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Goldberg, please call us at 914-722-1600. You can find as at two convenient locations: Dobbs Ferry and Scarsdale in Westchester, New York.