At CDG we specialize in the safe and effective application of Botox to relax muscles and reduce wrinkles on the face.  Botox can be administered to specific areas of the face to minimize signs of aging.  When Botox is injected into a muscle, it stops the nerve impulse from reaching the muscle.  This prevents the muscle from contracting as strongly as it normally would, thusly preventing the overlying skin from wrinkling.  Botox is safe to use in most patients, and has been used for many years in various locations on the body. 

Results of Botox are typically seen within 5-10 days, and they last anywhere from 3-6 months depending on the area and the person.  Some patients who have been receiving Botox for several years report that their results last longer and they are able to extend the interval between their touch-up doses.

Common areas and conditions we Botox:

-Glabella (vertical lines between eyebrows also called “elevens”)

-Frontalis (horizontal forehead lines)

-Crows Feet (lines on outer corners of eyes)

-Radial Lip Lines (lines extending from lips, also called “smokers lines”)

-Gummy Smile (relaxes upper lip so gums don’t show as much when smiling)

-Clenching/Grinding (relaxes masseter and/or temporalis muscle so you can’t clench

  or grind as hard, also slims jawline)

-Lip Flip (subtly lifts upper lip so it becomes more visible).