BOTOX-my thoughts
Botox is one of the miracle medications of this and last century. It was originally used years ago to help relax tightened muscles in patients with muscle conditions. Now we have Botox Cosmetic from Allergan, which is used for cosmetic correction of wrinkles on the face. It works great for lines between the eyebrows, forehead, crow’s feet, etc. We do use it around the mouth and also under the arms to reduce sweating. Botox changes patients lives. People who always looked angry and tired, now look happy and well rested. No one knows that they’ve had Botox injections. It can help people with migraines be headache free, though its not yet approved for headache treatment. People who have been embarrassed about sweating through their clothes daily, can now wear anything they want. It is one of the safest medications on the market. The press tends to report negatively on Botox because i think it sells stories. People are jealous of the great results patients get with Botox and then want to bring them down. Most of our patients are working people, who spend their hard earned money on self-maintenance such as Botox Cosmetic. It makes them look good, compete in the workplace, and best of all they feel good about themselves. It is done in a quick office visit with minimal discomfort. The main side effects are bruising and a headache. We have never had anything bad happen to any of our patients with Botox. As I said, it is one of the safest products on the market. The results can last anywhere from 2-6months, on average 3-4 months, depending on the area and amount injected. Results get better over time, so most of our patients require fewer units and less frequent injections after a few years of treatments. I tell people to look at it like getting your hair cut or going to an exercise class- budget it in as self-maintenance. We offer free Botox consultations so call us 201-265-1300 x5.
Dr. Rebecca Baxt