Botox® Cosmetic

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Botox® is an purified toxin that is injected to weakens facial muscles that are responsible for facial and neck wrinkles. Botox® can also change the shape of the face by elevated the eyebrows or corners of the mouth. Botox® has also be used to treat hyperhidrosis in the hands and underarm areas.

Hyperhidrosis is abnormally excessive perspiration in the hands, feet or axilla. The cause of primary hyperhidrosis is unknown, although some surgeons claim that it is caused by sympathetic over-activity. Anxiety can exacerbate the situation for many sufferers. A common complaint of patients is that they get nervous because they sweat, then sweat more because they are nervous. Other factors can play a role; certain foods & drinks, nicotine, caffeine, and smells can trigger a response. Botox injections are used to disable the sweat glands. The effects can last from 4-9 months depending on the site of injections. The procedure when used for underarm sweating has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

More than three million BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments were administered in 2006. Approximately 97% percent of patients were definitely satisfied with BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments, according to a survey of approximately 1,000 patients conducted by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. BOTOX® Cosmetic is a simple, minimally invasive injectable treatment that creates a temporary smoothed and improved appearance of the wrinkle-causing muscles between the brows that lasts up to four months. Most side effects are temporary and typically associated with the injection itself, such as localized pain, tenderness, redness and/or bruising.

Serious heart problems and serious allergic reactions have been reported rarely. If you think you’re having an allergic reaction or other reactions, such as difficulty swallowing, speaking or breathing, call your doctor immediately. The most common side effects following injection include temporary eyelid droop and nausea. Localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness, and/or bleeding/bruising may be associated with the injection. Patients with certain neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk of serious side effects.

Botox® Cosmetic is injected with a very small needle into the muscles responsible for facial wrinkling. I recommend that Botox® Cosmetic should only be administered by a Board Certified Physician who is well trained in the anatomy of the face.

The most common side effects following injection include temporary eyelid droop and nausea. Localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness, and/or bleeding/bruising may be associated with the injection.

Yes, Botox® is a medication that requires either a medical doctor or licensed health care professional under the direct supervision of a medical doctor to determine if Botox® is right for you and administer the injections. Although any supervised licensed health care professional can administer Botox® Cosmetic, Dr. Reichner believes that Board Certified physicians are most familiar with the facial anatomy and should be consider first as the ideal practitioner to evaluate and treat patients requiring this type of cosmetic medication.

Dr. Reichner and Spa Aesthetica will help you determine if you are a good candidate for this Botox® Cosmetic treatments. When making your appointment, be sure to tell our receptionist that you want to find out more about Botox® Cosmetic.

The Botox® Cosmetic at Spa Aesthetica is administered to the facial muscles in a quantity of UNITS. The cost per unit will range from $9 to $14 per unit. Most areas of the face will require 20 to 30 units. This amount is enough to last most patients for 3 to 4 months.

Plastic surgeons are trained to understand the anatomy and artistic nature important for the proper use of this cosmetic medication. When exploring a doctor's credentials, it is important to understand the differences in training that define the educational process leading to Board Certification. I believe that when looking for a cosmetic specialist you should highly consider board certified surgical specialists. Look at the surgeon's training after medical school. Look at the surgeon's board certifications. After you have researched a doctors credentials, the next step is to schedule a consultation. At your Spa Aesthetica consultation, our Coordinator will facilitate the entire process before you meet Dr. Reichner and she will help answer all of your questions about what to do before and after your Botox® Cosmetic Treatments.

To schedule your free consultation at Spa Aesthetica with Dr. Reichner, please contact our office in Orange County at (714) 937-0772.