So how on Earth did anyone even think of trying to use it for medical use? BOTOX ® Cosmetic is a
great example of turning a side effect into a positive outcome. Translate paralysis into relaxation of the muscle and you
can see that there are going to be possible benefits to many medical conditions that arise due to prolonged or permanent
contraction of the muscles.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is used to treat such conditions as migraine headaches, blepharospasm
(eyelid twitching), and neurological disorders. Its use is continually being expanded by medical professionals and now
is also helping reduce excessive sweating of the palms, underarms and soles of the feet.
Muscle-Building - Facial muscles have been working overtime to show just how expressive you really are.
Over the past 30+ years each and every time you smiled, frowned or raised your brows in surprise you were building those muscles
of facial expression as much as if you were building a bicep from lifting weights. Over many years, we overwork the muscles of
facial expression in much the same way until they thicken, leaving deeply grooved wrinkle lines. BOTOX ® Cosmetic interrupts
nerve impulses to muscles in the face and temporarily paralyzes these muscles, inducing relaxation and a smoothing out of the
wrinkles.
Location, Location, Location - The areas of facial expression are broken into "zones" for
ease of discussion as well as treatment. There are 3 zones most commonly treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic.
These include crow's feet (both eyes form a single zone), the deep frown lines between the eyes (glabella) and finally
the lines across the forehead. Costs are approximately $300 - $400 per zone (depending on the dosage needed).
Lunchtime Facelift - Called the "lunchtime facelift", BOTOX ® Cosmetic is a quick, simple
series of injections with a tiny needle into the unwanted wrinkles
Immediate Gratification - After a muscle is injected, its first effects are not seen for
24 hours and the complete effect on the muscle will not be complete for two weeks.
Normal Facial Expression is Unaffected - After treatment, the overlying skin remains smooth
and unwrinkled while the unrelated facial muscles contract in a normal fashion.
Not So Permanent Beauty -Nothing, not even a facelift is permanent. You can expect the effects
of BOTOX® Cosmetic to last between 3-b months. Be happy with 3 and then be thrilled if you find you're one of
those lucky ones who can go 6! You will find that repeat treatments may extend the time between further injections.
Too Good to be True? -Fortunately problems are relatively minor and temporary. BOTOX®
Cosmetic is also safe because complete recovery of the muscle is possible. BOTOX ® Cosmetic has really lived up
to its claims.
Gayle Rothenberg, M.D., Medical Director
Center For Image Enhancement
Dr. Gayle A. Rothenberg
is a member of the American College of Phlebology, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, the American Medical Association, the American Society of Anesthesiology, the Texas Society of Anesthesiology, and the Harris County Medical Society. Dr. Rothenberg is a native Houstonian and has practiced medicine for over 23 years.
After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, she received her medical degree and residency from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. She advanced her studies into sclerotherapy and light therapy to treat vascular lesions, pigmented lesions and unwanted hair. She is a cosmetic injection specialist in the use of BOTOX ® Cosmetic and Collagen.
Dr. Gayle is both a leader and pioneer in skin care and treatment. She was the first in Texas to provide PhotoFacial/FotoFacial non-ablative skin rejuvenation. She was the first in Houston to administer PhotoFacial, EpiLight, and Microdermabrasion. She is a renowned authority in the clinical application of non-invasive laser and pulsed light technology and has lectured across the country and trained many doctors on skin rejuvenation, hair and vein removal methods. Dr. Gayle has successfully treated thousands of patients.
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