In a simple and quick minor procedure, Dr.Baig will inject a carefully measured amount of Botox into the area of concern.
Initially, the skin will be wiped with alcohol, and this will be allowed to dry. Using a very small needle, the chemical will be introduced into the appropriate location.
As in all injections, some minor discomfort may be experienced, but this lasts only for a moment.
In the eyebrow area, the injection will be placed above the level of the eyebrow to address the vertical wrinkles that arise just above the nose. An additional injection can be placed between the eyebrows to address the horizontal wrinkles that are occasionally present at the top of the nose. With respect to the “crow’s feet” area, two to four small injections will be placed superficially into the area of the muscle that contributes to the development of “crow’s feet” wrinkles. It is expected that only partial inactivation of the muscle will occur in this area to leave a natural appearance at rest while smiling.
The procedure consists of making single or multiple injections into the desired target area. We define a target area to be about the size of the palm of your hand. After the injection, there can be some tenderness, swelling. The discomfort that may last one to two days. Usually the injections are made with a very small needle to the point where the discomfort is minimal and if the patient is anxious or concerned, we will usually apply a topical numbing cream to the skin before the procedure to increase comfort. I tell patients it usually takes four to eight treatment sessions to achieve the desired results. I also tell patients that it works in approximately 80 percent of the appropriately selected patients. Dr Baig tells most patients that after two treatments they should notice a difference. In the small percentage of patients who do not see results after two sessions, the treatment is discontinued. Treatment sessions are spaced out optimally at two-week intervals. A typical treatment strategy involves injections over two to three months to achieve the desired results.