Botox®

Aging affects us all differently; sometimes, it appears on our skin much sooner than expected. Wrinkles don’t wait for a mature age. Even youth can experience wrinkles caused by repetitive facial expressions and emotions.

The more facial expressions we have, the more likely we are to start showing patterns on our faces.

Some of us raise our eyebrows for emphasis as we talk, some frown deeply, and some laugh so regularly that our faces have adapted to the repetitive movements by creating noticeable and unwanted wrinkles.

While these lines are part of our life stories, they can make us look older than our age and older than we feel. Botox®, with its ability to significantly reduce wrinkles, has become the elixir of choice for these deep, stubborn, and persistent facial patterns.

While we all appreciate a good laugh, we also appreciate when the crow’s feet and laugh lines they cause are replaced with smooth skin and wrinkleless reactions.

Botox® gives us a youthful look and more freedom to be ourselves and laugh to our heart’s content. It gives us a better quality of life.

Botox® is among our most highly desired treatments. If you are looking for the easy, beautiful results of Botox®, Dr. Godwin is a highly experienced go-to plastic surgeon to reinvigorate your more youthful appearance.

What are typical patient concerns?

• Forehead lines and frown wrinkles
• Crow’s feet around the eyes that deepen with smiling
• Frown lines between the brows ("11 lines")
• Lip lines and a downturned mouth
• Too much gum tissue showing when smiling
• Neck bands and sagging jawline
• Uneven or asymmetrical facial features due to muscle imbalances

What benefits do you receive from Botox® injections?

• Smoother, more youthful skin with diminished wrinkles and fine lines
• Lifted, refreshed appearance without surgery
• Relaxed, natural-looking facial expressions
• Reduced appearance of a gummy smile
• Slimmer, more contoured jawline for facial harmony
• Possible relief from migraines
• Reduction in neck bands and sagging for a firmer look
• Quick, efficient treatment with little to no recovery time
• Non-invasive and virtually painless procedure

How does Botox® work?

Botox®, a neuromodulator, is a non-surgical, cosmetic injectable that relaxes the muscle contractions responsible for these unrelenting wrinkles. The visible result is smooth skin and volume where the problem areas once were – typically forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet, and frown lines between the eyebrows.

Botox® is an easy, quick, minimally invasive, and effective solution to a pesky problem. However, its effects are not permanent. Maintaining the smooth look will require maintenance injections, typically in 3 to 4 months.

Procedure:

Dr. Godwin will pay meticulous attention to your goals toward a more aesthetically pleasing look. Dr. Godwin will expertly and strategically inject Botox® into the target areas. Within 7 to 14 days, the “magic” will reveal smooth skin where noticeable wrinkles once resided.

Recovery:

You can resume a typical day immediately upon leaving our office. Any swelling will usually subside in a day, sometimes two. Concealing makeup can be applied as needed, although waiting a day is often advised.

Our patients who receive injectables are delighted with their results and typically schedule regular follow-up treatments months in advance.