The Mandell-Brown Plastic Surgery Center
Cosmetic Surgeons - Botox
Cincinnati - Dayton - Ohio
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One of the most exciting advances in plastic surgery has been the use of Botox to eliminate facial wrinkles. Once used for spasm of the vocal cords and spasm of the lower eyelids, the FDA has now approved use of Botox for forehead creases and to eliminate the lower eyelid crows feet.

There are several types of Botox (A through G), but only Botox A is currently approved. Thousands of cases have proven its effectiveness and safety.

Botox works by preventing release of messengers (acetylchoine) at the junction of the nerves and the muscles. Without the release of the messengers, the muscles are temporarily paralyzed. Botox takes 1 to 3 days to start working and can last 1 month to 6months.

Many claim that the more Botox injections, the longer it works. We have not found this to be true. The response time tends to be individual specific—each vial of Botox and each patient tends to react differently.

For example, for one patient the wrinkle smoothing effect may last 3 months and the next injection may last only 1 to 2 months, and a third injection may last 4 months.

Botox parties are popular-but beware. Botox can be painful and multiple injections to the forehead area are required. We believe that the Botox parties are a fad. The injections are better off performed in a plastic surgeon’s office- for privacy and comfort. Botox parties are better for those plastic surgeons seeking media exposure.

Although BOTOX parties are being publicized, its not TUPPERWARE----you are better off having the procedure in the privacy and comfort of a plastic surgeon’s office.

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FAQs

Q. How much does Botox cost?
A. We typically charge $250 per site. The crows feet on both sides are one site, the forehead is one site, and the area between the brows (glabella) is another site.

Q. Any down time with Botox?
A. Some patients may experience some bruising. This can occur with any injection and is temporary. Most patients go right back to their routine after the office visit.

Q. What else can Botox be used for?
A. Botox has had a great response for those with excessive armpit sweating. The same nerve messengers trigger sweating, so Botox can eliminate this embarrassing problem.

Botox can also be effective for migraine headaches by relaxing the muscles in the forehead area.