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Botox services offered in Hamilton Square, Trenton, and Mercer County area, New Jersey
As we age collagen begins to break down in the skin. The repetitive motions of the upper face such as squinting, raising the eyebrows or furrowing the brow cause creases in the skin. With time these creases become visible even at rest when there is no motion. At Kessel Dermatology, servicing the Hamilton Square, Trenton, and Mercer County areas in New Jersey, our award-winning providers use Botox® to treat these fine lines.
As we age collagen begins to break down in the skin. The repetitive motions of the upper face such as squinting, raising the eyebrows or furrowing the brow cause creases in the skin. With time these creases become visible even at rest when there is no motion.
These lines and wrinkle are apparent on the forehead, frown lines between the eyes “11”, and around the eyes as “crow’s feet”. In order to improve the appearance of these lines, it is necessary to inhibit the facial movements that caused them in the first place.
What is Botox?
Botox® Cosmetic is the neuromuscular blocker that has been pioneering the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles since 2002. The active ingredient is OnabotulinumtoxinA which is derived from Clostridium Botulinum.
Botox is the ONLY FDA approved product for frown lines between the eyes, forehead lines and crow’s feet.
How Does Botox work?
Botox works by inhibiting the signal telling the muscle to move that transmits from the nerve ending to the muscle. This allows the muscle to relax. Botox dosing will have a direct effect to this action as well as how long this inhibition lasts.
What areas can be treated with Botox?
- Crow's Feet
- Frown Lines
- Forehead Wrinkles
- Brow Lift
- Gummy Smile
- Down Turned Mouth
- Dimpled Chin
- Jelly Roll
- Jaw Line
- Platysmal Bands
Things To Know About Botox
- Botox has an effect on the muscles beneath the skin, not wrinkles.
- Wrinkles soften over the course of months as the muscle relaxation allows the skin to smooth.
- Some wrinkles are too deep to resolve completely but will look better.
- The duration of the effect does not refer to how long it takes for the wrinkles to return, but rather, how long muscle movement is relaxed.
- The effect on the muscles takes about 2 weeks to be at full strength and lasts about 3-4 months overall for most people. (this depends on dosing)
- Proper dosing is established through studies and in most cases, yields predictable results. (the desired effect for an average duration of time)
- The effect on the muscle gradually wears off. This means some muscle movement returns before the product has been totally broken down by the body. It doesn’t just turn off like a switch.
- A dose adjustment can be done at 2 weeks if there is still considerable muscle movement. New patients typically receive a follow up call to check on dosing. If it is 2 weeks and you haven’t gotten a call, please call the office.
- In certain cases, underdosing the forehead is necessary due to individual anatomy. Significant muscle movement can be seen earlier than 3 months but it is expected.
- Retreating the same muscle area sooner than 3 months can result in antibody production to Botox and future immunity to it! Other practices may do this, but we believe over treating is medically, not in the best interest of our patients.