Botox in Beverly Hills
Botox is one of the most popular injectable treatments in the world. It is commonly used to smooth wrinkles for a younger, fresher looking face. Patients love Botox because it is non-surgical and minimally invasive, and produces noticeable yet subtle cosmetic improvement.
Dr. Marc Mani offers Botox treatment at his Beverly Hills plastic surgery practice. For the best results, Botox treatment should be administered by an experienced professional who understands the nuances of the facial features and muscles. This helps to avoid over-correction, which can lead to a perpetually surprised or “frozen” looking expression.
What Does Botox Correct?
Botox improves the appearance of dynamic wrinkles, such as crow’s feet, worry lines or laugh lines, which develop over time because of repetitive facial motions. Botox injections paralyze the muscles, preventing them from contracting and smoothing the resulting lines. Botox is most effective on mild to moderate wrinkling, or may be used as a preventative measure if you are prone to making facial expressions that lead to wrinkling (e.g., raising the eyebrows, furrowing your forehead).
Contrary to what some believe, Botox cannot be used to correct another common sign of aging: sagging facial skin. It will not have any effect on the tone of the skin. Dr. Mani offers other options for sagging skin, like facelift and brow lift (depending on the area of the face that sags). He can discuss these options with you during consultation.
What to Expect During Botox Treatment
Prior to treatment, the treatment area will be cleansed. A topical anesthesia product may be applied to prevent discomfort during the injections. Very small amounts of Botox will be strategically injected into the facial muscles that contract to cause wrinkles. As the product is injected into the skin, you may feel a slight stinging sensation, but it will not be painful. The number of injections will depend on the size of the treatment area and the extent of correction needed. After the injections, you may be advised to apply ice to the treatment area.
You should be able to return to your normal activities almost immediately. Slight bruising or redness is possible, but these side effects will fade quickly. You must avoid pressing on or massaging the treatment area, as this could cause the product to migrate and lead to complications (in the worst case, facial paralysis).
Results and Maintenance from Facial Injections
After Botox treatment, your skin will look smoother and rejuvenated. With fewer wrinkles and creases, you will appear more awake, rested and younger.
Botox results last temporarily; the effects will wear off after three to four months. Repeat treatment is required to maintain the effects. Research suggests that long-term Botox use may lead to a longer duration of the effects.
What Are the Benefits of Botox?
Botox can enhance and reveal your natural beauty by smoothing lines and wrinkles that alter your facial appearance. Deep furrows along the forehead and creases between the brows may make you appear angry or tired and could be the first thing someone notices when they meet you for the first time. Botox can refresh your complexion by minimizing lines and wrinkles in the forehead, brows and around the eyes.
Appointments for Botox injections take very little time at our Beverly Hills office and are non-invasive. Men and women can enjoy anti-aging results without going under the scalpel and notice improvements within a few days of their Botox treatment. Maintenance sessions can prolong the effects of Botox and may help patients avoid the need for facial plastic surgery at a young age by managing early lines and wrinkles.
Injectable treatments, such as Botox, offer a cost-effective solution for facial lines and wrinkles.
Am I a Good Candidate for Botox?
If you are over 18 and in good physical health with mild to moderate lines and wrinkles in your upper face, you’re likely a good candidate for Botox injections. Botox treats dynamic wrinkles that form over time due to repeated facial expressions and muscle movements. These creases and folds respond well to botulinum toxin treatment.
Botox is not recommended for pregnant or nursing women or people with active skin rashes or infections. Some medications or supplements may interact with Botox injections. Our plastic surgeon will discuss your medical history and current medications to determine if Botox is the best injectable for your needs.
What Cosmetic Treatments Complement Botox Results?
Botox treatments address lines and wrinkles in the upper face, but people often have multiple cosmetic concerns, such as loose skin or volume loss in the mid-face and jowling around the jawline. Other non-surgical treatments can complement Botox results by treating these problems, such as laser skin resurfacing to treat fine lines and sun spots.
Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy can improve other face and skin concerns, including redness, age spots and sun damage. Dr. Mani also offers energy-based skin tightening that can enhance Botox results by improving skin health.
How Is Botox Treatment Different for Men?
Male Botox treatments tend to require additional units of the injectable. That’s because men have thicker muscles in their foreheads and brows than women, so it takes more botulinum toxin to relax the muscles and achieve the desired look.
What to Expect at Your Botox Consultation
Dr. Mani will discuss your cosmetic goals for your face and evaluate your skin health and appearance. Come to your consultation prepared to discuss all areas of your health and well-being, including pre-existing health conditions, drug allergies, previous cosmetic treatments and current medications or vitamins. Our plastic surgeon can answer your questions about Botox treatment and ease any anxiety you may feel about the injections. If you are a good candidate for Botox, your injectable treatment may happen at the end of your consultation or a later appointment. Botox treatments are quick and convenient, with minimal discomfort.
Schedule a Botox Appointment
If you are interested in wrinkle treatment with Botox, please contact the office of Dr. Mani and schedule an appointment. Call our office at (310) 203-0511 or send us an email today.
