Botox®
REMOVING FACIAL WRINKLES WITHOUT SURGERY!
Dr.
Shureih, a Baltimore Plastic Surgeon (recognized as TOP DOC (Baltimore
Magazine)), and The National Guide of TOP DOCTORS, can remove or substantially reduce prominent
facial wrinkles without surgery. By injecting a small amount of
dilute Botox® into certain facial muscles, those muscles are
temporarily weakened. Consequently, the wrinkles in the
overlying facial skin flatten out and effectively disappear. For
this reason, doctors require a thorough knowledge of the anatomy
and function of the small muscles of the face, medical
experience that is paramount in using Botox® properly.
As a
board certified plastic and cosmetic surgeon, in Baltimore and Ellicott city,
Dr. Shureih has done thousands of face procedures. His knowledge of
the anatomy of the muscles of the face and how they interact
qualifies him as an ideal professional to administer Botox®.
You can rest assured that the injections will only be administered
by Dr. Shureih himself as he does not delegate this task to anyone else.
Dr. Shureih also understands the abilities of
Botox® to treat migraine, reshape the face, treat excessive
sweating, elevate the corners of the mouth and elevate the eye brow.
What Is Botox® And How Does It Work?
Many of the
wrinkles that develop on our faces as we age are a result of the
repeated contraction of certain muscles of expression. This is
particularly true for the wrinkles, as crow’s feet, around the
outer edges of our eyes, as well as for the horizontal lines
across the forehead, and the vertical frown lines. Contraction
of the muscles of expression, over many years, causes the skin
covering the muscles to wrinkle. Years of squinting, smiling,
frowning, and worrying form wrinkles on the skin. These wrinkles
are known as Dynamic Wrinkles. Botox® acts on these wrinkles.
When injected into a muscle, it prevents that particular muscle
from contracting and causes the wrinkle to flatten and become
softer.
Which Areas of the Face Can Be Treated?
Botox®
can only be used on those muscles that are not critical to the
normal function of the face. This limits treatment to wrinkles
around certain areas of the face, such as the outer edges of the
eyes (crow's feet), forehead wrinkles, and the vertical lines,
or frown lines, between eyebrows. Some of the big muscles, when
injected with Botox®, can change the shape of the face. It is also used to decrease excessive sweating.
How Long the Injection Lasts?
The effects of a
Botox® injection last from three to six months. When the
weakness effect wears off , the muscle again starts to
contract and the wrinkles in the overlying skin return. In order
to maintain the desired cosmetic result, the injection process
must be repeated every five to six months.
What Does Treatment With Botox® Involve?
A Botox® injection is
an office procedure. There is no down time or any care required. Approximately fifteen minutes are
required to inject the muscles of expression that cause the
wrinkles in the affected areas. Aside from mild redness and
occasional bruising at the injection sites, there are no after
effects. Patients should avoid rubbing the injected areas, and
can return to their normal routine after the injections, without
any restrictions in their activities.
Approximately one week after the injection, the
wrinkles overlying the injected muscles start to soften and disappear. There is
nothing further required of the patient until the effects wear off,
when the injections must be repeated to maintain the desirable
cosmetic results. .
Are There Any Side Effects Or Adverse
Effects Of These Injections?
Botox®
is extremely safe when used in the manner described and in an
appropriate medical setting. There are no systemic effects from
the local injection of this material into the facial muscles of
expression. Very rarely, the muscle adjacent to the one that is
injected is also affected, producing an unwanted result. This
unwanted weakness is only temporary and wears off in about three
weeks. It is important to remember that this is a medical
treatment and should be administered only by a physician with an
in-depth familiarity with the facial muscles and their function.
Dr. Shureih, a cosmetic plastic surgeon in both Baltimore and
Ellicott city will examine you thoroughly to make sure you are a
candidate for Botox® treatment and will advise you on the best
ways to achieve the results you desire.
Are There Other Cosmetic Procedures That
Remove Facial Wrinkles?
There are a number of
cosmetic procedures that have been developed over the years to
remove facial wrinkles, each with its own advantages and
disadvantages. The injection of fillers is very popular and
effective. The combination of Botox® and fillers can be very
effective. Fillers can be used to treat all types of wrinkles
where Botox® is not used. .
Chemical or laser
peels, and formal surgical facelifts, are specifically used to
reduce facial wrinkling. These procedures can be used over the
entire face and are more long lasting than Botox®. The injection of
a patient’s own fat into a facial defect or crease is a very
potent form of treatment. Known as autologous fat
transplantation. However, when successful, the results of this
procedure are the most permanent and natural of all. .
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When The Indications Are
Right, Botox® Is Hard To Beat!
Botox®
injections are very safe and yield exceedingly desirable and
dramatic cosmetic results for the money spent. The procedure
is done quickly in the doctor's office, without any recovery
time needed. For those busy people with severe wrinkling
about the eyes and forehead, Botox® is the ideal procedure.
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