BOTOX® in Houston, TX

It seems like everybody is talking about BOTOX Cosmetic, a purified protein produced by the clostridium botulinum bacteria that is used to smooth and relax dynamic wrinkles on the face. By temporarily relaxing the muscles of the face, common facial contractions that create moderate to severe dynamic wrinkles are diminished for a more youthful appearance. Although BOTOX Cosmetic is a toxin, there have been no serious side effects because, for cosmetic treatments, it is used in extremely small amounts and does not spread throughout the body. At his Houston office, board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Rafi Bidros, most often applies BOTOX Cosmetic to the frown lines between the eyebrows, the horizontal forehead lines, and the crow’s feet. On occasion, some other areas may be treated as well.

Patients appreciate BOTOX cosmetic injections for a number of reasons. Treatment reduces dynamic wrinkles without the need for surgery or invasive treatments. It's also a painless, nonsurgical procedure that requires little to no downtime. Dr. Bidros can correct a range of wrinkles in just one session, and BOTOX results last up to four months at a time. Additional benefits include:

• Improved confidence in your appearance
• Natural results since BOTOX does not change your facial expressions
• Quick, minimally invasive procedure with no recovery needed
• Cost-effective alternative to invasive treatments such as surgery
• Ability to target specific areas such as Crow’s feet and frown lines

Patients who prefer a minimally invasive solution to smooth forehead creases, Crow's feet, or frown lines may be prime candidates for BOTOX injections at MyBodyMD. These treatments can also be a good aesthetic solution if you have prominent glabellar lines ("11" lines between the eyes) that result in a withered or aging appearance. BOTOX has gained a reputation with younger adults, as well. Though women and men ages 20 – 30 may not yet exhibit the signs of aging, BOTOX can be provided as a preventive treatment to help ward off the natural process of aging by temporarily reducing or slowing the proliferation of dynamic wrinkles.

A few drops of BOTOX Cosmetic are injected with a tiny needle into the muscle that creates a wrinkle. When BOTOX Cosmetic is injected into a muscle, it blocks the nerve impulse from reaching that area, and as a result, the muscle weakens. As the muscle weakens, the skin overlying the muscle relaxes and the wrinkles in the skin gradually soften and often disappear.

You might notice minor redness, bruising, and swelling in the treatment sites, but these symptoms should not persist. We may suggest that you avoid strenuous exercise and do not touch the treatment areas until after a day or so. Within 48 – 72 hours, you will likely notice your aesthetic results. BOTOX injections can deliver up to four months of youthful, natural-looking improvements for most patients. Dr. Bidros will recommend how often you should undergo treatments as part of a customized plan to achieve your cosmetic goals. Our team can explain the projected price of BOTOX; however, the cost tends to vary, depending on how many units are utilized.

When BOTOX Cosmetic is injected there is an initial minor sting for a few seconds. Once the injection is complete, there is usually no discomfort. BOTOX Cosmetic is a highly effective, non-surgical procedure that can dramatically reduce your toughest wrinkle within 7 days and lasts up to four months.

BOTOX Cosmetic doesn’t affect the nerve, so there is no numbness in the area of the injection. Also, the effect of BOTOX Cosmetic is only in the immediate area of the injection. Therefore, the muscles related to other expressions are unaffected.

The effects of BOTOX Cosmetic usually last three to five months, at which time another injection is required. After several treatments, the effects of BOTOX Cosmetic may begin to last longer, sometimes up to six to eight months.

BOTOX Cosmetic has been used safely and successfully in ophthalmology for over10 years, and for wrinkle therapy for over 6 years. In the amounts used for wrinkle therapy, the only possible side effects are temporary and localized to the area of injection.

There are very few restrictions regarding BOTOX Cosmetic treatments. Patients who are pregnant or have a neurologic disease should not be treated.

If you're beginning to notice facial wrinkles that are making you look older, BOTOX injections at MyBodyMD in Houston, TX might be a good minimally invasive skin rejuvenation treatment. BOTOX Cosmetic can minimize facial wrinkles and lines to magnify your natural beauty. Call our practice to set up a consultation and discover more about obtaining a refreshed, youthful radiance!