Botox

    NEWPORT BEACH, CA, May 03, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Botox Cosmetic is a non-surgical treatment administered by a highly trained physician to temporarily smooth moderate to severe frown lines between the brows, crows feet or other areas in the face. Botox is regarded by some as the ultimate fountain of youth. There is a noticeable improvement within days of the treatment, which is administered using a few tiny injections with a very fine needle. The results can last months. Botox Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by Clostridium botulinum bacterium. Botox blocks the signals from the nerves to the muscles causing the wrinkles to relax because the muscles cannot contract. A recent use of Botox has been the treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating under the arms.

For four consecutive years, Botox has ranked as the most popular physician administered procedure in the United States. In a clinical trial, 90% of people questioned after having Botox injections said there was an improvement in the appearance of their frown lines.

The lines that appear between your brows are there because of a complex process the skin goes through in aging. Sun exposure, stress, collagen depletion, cellular changes, hormone changes are all contributory factors that affect the skin, causing changes in the stiffness of the skin. Not all facial wrinkles will benefit from Botox injections however. Botox cannot reverse wrinkles caused by sun damage. Results will vary from individual to individual.

The Botox Cosmetic treatment usually takes place with the patient reclining in a chair specifically designed for this purpose. Though no anesthetic is required, your physician may choose to numb the area to be treated with an anesthetic cream or a cold pack. The entire procedure takes minutes. There is only minor discomfort and no recovery time is required. As with any procedure you may experience the following:

• Localized pain
• Infection/inflammation at injection site
• Tenderness
• Swelling/redness
• Bleeding/bruising at injection site

Be informed regarding the benefits and risks involved with Botox Cosmetic treatment.

When considering Botox it is very important to seek out a physician who is experienced in this procedure and qualified to insure you get the results you deserve and will be satisfied with.

If you live in the Newport Beach, Orange County, California area and you are contemplating a Botox Cosmetic treatment, please visit the website of Douglas L. Hendricks, M.D., FACS, Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center today to learn more about this procedure and answer any concerns or questions you may have.

Source: Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center
Website: http://www.drhendricks.com

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