Whether you want to refresh your appearance or you want to give yourself a little cosmetic pick me up, there has never been a better time to consider what our Glendale, NY, dermatologist Dr. Ted Brezel can do for your skin with a little help from Botox.
You don’t have to go under the knife or undergo invasive cosmetic treatments in order to improve the look, tone and youthfulness of your skin. We know that not everyone wants to go through the expense and the recovery that cosmetic surgery entails; fortunately, this is not your only option. Botox can help smooth away fine lines, wrinkles and improve the overall appearance of your skin.
Most people have heard of Botox, it temporarily relaxes muscles therefore preventing them from contracting. As a result, when our Glendale, NY, skin doctor injects certain facial muscles it will temporarily relax specific muscles smooth unwanted wrinkles caused by muscles contractions.
So, take a moment in front of the mirror to smile, frown and raise your eyebrows in the mirror. Do you see all the wrinkles that appear when you smile? These are the wrinkles you can treat with Botox. From crow’s feet to frown lines to horizontal forehead lines all these problem areas can be improved through this simple cosmetic treatment.
Of course, we know that a lot of people hear the word needles and are afraid that this treatment will hurt. We are here to tell you that this is one of the least invasive measures you can take to get a younger-looking appearance. After all, it only takes a few minutes for these injections to be performed and it usually causes nothing more than a slight pinch.
Typically wrinkles will start to smooth away and lessen in appearance over the first two to three days with results peaking by the end of the first week. For most patients, the effects of Botox last for up to three to four months. While all good things must come to an end, you’ll be happy to discover that you can continue to get subsequent Botox treatments to maintain your results for longer.
Glendale Dermatology is dedicated to giving you the look you want no matter what your age. Whether you want to opt for simple temporary fixes or long-term solutions for handling wrinkles and other skin problems, turn to our Glendale, NY, dermatology team today.