Botox
in Beverly Hills
Botox Benefits: Youthful Expression, Natural Beauty
Botox in Beverly Hills, CA, administered by Dr. Swartout, offers a quick, effective solution for reducing facial wrinkles. It smoothens skin, elevates the brow, and provides a youthful appearance with minimal downtime, enhancing both beauty and confidence.
What is Botox?
Botox Cosmetic, an FDA-approved natural product made from botulinum toxin type A (clostridium botulinum), can be used to soften and smoothen moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (the glabella) and other fine lines and wrinkles. The effects are noticeable after 24 hours and reach full effect within three days. The effects usually last from three to four months, but this can vary from patient to patient.
Many patients don’t realize that Botox can help soften frown lines between the eyebrows. This prevents the formation of wrinkles by strengthening the facial muscles responsible for lifting the brow. As people age, it is natural for the brow to slowly drop, allowing excess skin to roll over the upper eyelid, giving a heavy, tired appearance to the eyes.
And though not a real substitute for Brow Lifts, Botox can improve this problem by elevating the brow back up into a more youthful position. It does this by reducing the activity of muscle contracts that pull the eyebrow down. This allows the muscles that elevate the brow to act with less resistance, thereby bringing the eyebrow up and improving the patient’s facial expression.
I love the injections… Somebody said to me the other day “you look really rested and refreshed”, and I feel it… You did a phenomenal job and I am very, very pleased and I wanted you to know it.
Botox Ideal Candidates
Botox is an effective and safe cosmetic procedure used to reduce the appearance of forehead lines, laugh lines, glabellar lines, age lines, droopy eyelids, and eyebrows. The injection sites for Botox are typically around the eyes and forehead to create a youthful appearance by relaxing muscle contractions that cause wrinkles. In addition to reducing facial lines, Botox can be used to treat excessive sweating in the feet or hands.
Ideal candidates for Botox include people who have realistic aesthetic goals and understand the risks associated with this procedure. During your consultation appointment, it’s important to discuss your medical history and skin rejuvenation goals with your plastic surgeon before deciding if Botox is right for you. Your doctor will also review your muscle movement and explain all of the possible side effects associated with botulinum toxin type A injections, as well as explain the danger zones of Botox.
Injectable fillers can also be used as an alternative or complementary treatment to Botox in order to achieve more dramatic results. Ultimately, it’s important to speak with an experienced plastic surgeon about which treatments will best help you reach your aesthetic goals while minimizing any potential risks.
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Botox Before & After Photos
*Each patient is unique and individual results may vary.
Recovery after Botox
The recovery process following Botox injections is relatively straightforward. You may experience some injection site pain, redness or swelling as well as headache, nausea or flu-like symptoms for several hours after the procedure. However, this should all subside within a day or two. It’s important to follow your plastic surgeon’s instructions and take any medications that are prescribed to reduce discomfort and swelling. Additionally, you’ll want to avoid any strenuous activity for 24 hours after the treatment and also avoid touching or rubbing your face until all redness has subsided.
In terms of beauty goals, it’s important to note that Botox results vary based on individual muscle activity and skin type. Generally speaking, you can expect to see some improvement in the appearance of wrinkles over the course of several days post-injection with full results typically visible within two weeks. Results can last anywhere from 3-4 months so you may need periodic touch-ups in order to maintain your desired look.
When it comes to effective treatments for wrinkles around the eyes, Botox is a great option if you’re looking for a non-invasive solution that doesn’t require surgery or downtime. Your plastic surgeon can help you decide which aesthetic products are best suited for your individual needs and beauty goals with minimal risk of side effects.
The Botox Procedure
The Botox procedure is a popular cosmetic injectable used to reduce the appearance of forehead wrinkles and other signs of aging. This non-surgical treatment works by blocking nerve signals that cause muscles to contract, which then reduces movement in the affected area and reduces wrinkles. Botox injections are administered by an experienced aesthetic expert who applies them directly into the skin after first cleaning and numbing it with a topical solution.
During the procedure, the aesthetic expert will use small amounts of Botox carefully injected into specific areas of your face. The injection sites will be determined based on your individual facial appearance, muscle activity, and desired results. In some cases, scar treatments, or other types of aesthetic treatments may be included in your treatment plan if necessary.
It’s important to note that Botox injections can cause some side effects such as redness, swelling, bruising at the injection site, headache, nausea or flu-like symptoms, and sensitivity to light or sound for several hours following the procedure. It’s also important to keep in mind that this treatment should only be performed on clean and healthy skin – so avoid touching or rubbing your face until all redness has subsided. Finally, always consult with an experienced plastic surgeon prior to undergoing any type of surgical procedures or cosmetic injectables as they can help you assess if you’re an ideal candidate for Botox or any other aesthetic treatments.
Why Choose Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon Benjamin Swartout
for Your Botox Treatment
- Fellowship trained sub-specialist in Facial Plastic surgery who attended college at Harvard University.
- Attended medical school at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York.
- Interned in general surgery at New York University, followed by a specialty residency in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck surgery at New York University.
- Completed a fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago where he worked with Dr. Dean Toriumi.
- A member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery and the American Rhinologic Society.
- Teaches nasal surgery to residents at Harbor UCLA both to contribute to the education of future doctors and to give back to an underserved community.
