BOTOX®

Atlanta, Georgia

Just about everyone has heard of BOTOX® to treat fine lines and wrinkles of the face. BOTOX® is actually a purified version of a natural protein called Clostridium botulinum. BOTOX® is administered in very small doses and relaxes and smoothes deep furrows and lines in the face. In recent years, BOTOX® has become hugely popular, and the good news is that it is not something reserved for the rich and famous anymore.

BOTOX® is administered as a series of subcutaneous injections, typically in the forehead area of your face. In most cases, no anesthetic is even required; however, Dr. Kim and his staff may numb the area first with ice or with a topical anesthetic. The procedure is extremely brief and pain-free, and you may resume normal activities as soon as you leave the office. In some cases, you may feel a slight tingling or soreness in the treated area but only for a very short time. The side effects of these treatments are minimal.

Another good thing about BOTOX® treatments is that the they can last up to four months, and the treatments can be repeated as often as necessary as the effects wear off over time.

The condition known as Masseter hypertrophy is one of the leading causes of jaw fullness (often seen in patients of Asian descent). BOTOX® can be used to treat this condition and reduce the fullness in the jaw area. It will temporarily reduce the muscle thickness without changing the jaw’s bone structure whatsoever. With BOTOX®, the angle of if the jaw line can look natural and fitting to your face

Here are just some of the other uses for BOTOX® injections:

• Minimize the appearance of scarring
• To treat facial paralysis
• Treatment of wrinkles
• Management of sweaty palms of the hands and overactive under arms

BOTOX® is probably the most popular non-surgical treatment being performed in cosmetic surgeons’ offices in the United States today and its popularity will only continue to grow as more and more women and men find out what, exactly, it can do to fight the battle against aging.

For more questions about BOTOX®, please go to our BOTOX® Questions page.

To learn more about BOTOX®, or to schedule your first appointment, please contact Atlanta, Georgia’s Kim Facial Plastic Surgery today!

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