BOTOX® Cosmetic

The following information about BOTOX® Cosmetic is provided for Pasadena and East Los Angeles area residents courtesy of Dr. Stewart Wang, board certified plastic surgeon.

BOTOX® Cosmetic helps reduce the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines and wrinkles caused by muscle activity in adult patients aged 65 years or less. BOTOX® Cosmetic is injected into the muscles that cause these lines and wrinkles, disabling them and reducing their further deepening. In conjunction with Restylane® injections, collagen injections, chemical peels, and/or forehead lift or face lift, complete facial rejuvenation is possible.

Because of Dr. Wang's unsurpassed commitment to patient care, he conducts all BOTOX® Cosmetic consultations personally and administers the injections himself, unlike other Los Angeles cosmetic surgery offices that rely on their nursing staff to provide BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments and consultations.

Now is a great time to schedule a BOTOX® Cosmetic consultation with Dr. Wang at our Alhambra plastic surgery offices, serving Southern California including Pasadena, Arcadia and East Los Angeles. You can request an appointment on-line or call Wang Plastic Surgery at 626-282-6680 today to schedule your appointment.

What are the common benefits of BOTOX® Cosmetic?

BOTOX® Cosmetic removes wrinkles produced by facial movement, resulting in a younger looking appearance. BOTOX® Cosmetic is especially effective for treating crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, bunny lines on the nose, and down turned corners of the mouth. BOTOX® Cosmetic will also reduce a "gummy" smile, dimpling of the chin, bands on the neck, as well as reducing the cheeks and calves. BOTOX® Cosmetic has also proven effective in decreasing excessive sweating of the palms and underarms, and has also been shown to reduce migraine headaches.

BOTOX® Cosmetic is even more effective when combined with other treatments like Restylane® injections and collagen injections.

How are BOTOX® Cosmetic injections performed?

BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments do not usually require anesthesia, however the skin can be treated with a topical numbing agent and you may be given a sedative if desired. During the procedure, Dr. Wang will use very thin needles to inject very small amounts of BOTOX® Cosmetic into the affected areas of the face or area of the body to be treated.

How long do BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments take?

BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments may take from 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the number of injections required.

What can I expect after my BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment?

You may experience mild bruising and swelling at the site of the injections, as well as a brief headache. You will be asked to keep your head upright and avoid rubbing the treated area. Within three to five days you will see results, but some areas may take as much as two weeks. Results of each treatment last from four to six months.

How long before I can return to normal activity?

You should be able to return to work or home immediately.