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?
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