Botox - Non Surgical Rejuvenation - Boston Centre for Aesthetic Medicine, Brookline, Boston

BOTOX is still at the forefront today for restoring a youthful face. It is usually used to create a smoother appearance to the skin surface by preventing muscle contraction. Botox is most commonly used for wrinkles and folds of the upper one third of the face, including the forehead, between the eyes, frown lines, and around the eyes (crow's feet lines). Used in the lips it improves shape and reduces lines caused by smoking and sun damage. Botox is also used to smooth out the neck, and help turn up the corners of the mouth. It has also become a reliable treatment for migraine headaches and excess sweating (hyperhidrosis) of the hands and underarms.

April 2008

An important note of reassurance for all patients receiving cosmetic Botox treatment:

Lately, the media has reported instances of serious adverse reactions to Botox injections. As a plastic surgeon with many years of experience, having done thousands of Botox treatments, I feel comfortable in allaying any concerns you may have regarding cosmetic Botox treatments.

In the media, instances mentioned, relate possibly to another type of Botox used and to high administered doses and were for non-cosmetic medical treatment, specifically for the management of juvenile cerebral palsy and spasticity problems.

To date, over 1 million people worldwide have successfully received Botox treatment for cosmetic purposes. It is important to know that any serious adverse affects from Botox have not been related to cosmetic treatment.