BOTOX®, Restylane®, and Juvéderm are popular nonsurgical techniques for treating wrinkles and facial lines. Most patients are pleased with the results of these minimally invasive procedures. These procedures, however, cannot correct facial sagging or achieve the same results as facelift, eyelid surgery, browlift, or skin resurfacing.

BOTOX® (Botox A), which is FDA approved for treatment of glabellar and forehead wrinkles is most effective in treating the lines and wrinkles caused by muscle contraction during facial expressions such as frowning or squinting. While the FDA approval for BOTOX® is specifically for the glabellar (between the eyebrows) and horizontal forehead wrinkles, it has also been used from many years for the treatment of crow's feet around the eyes. The BOTOX® is injected directly into the muscles in these areas in a series of injections with extremely small needles. The procedure takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes to perform and the expression lines in the treatment areas will usually appear noticeably softer within a few days. While most patients are very pleased with the results, they are however not permanent and generally last for approximately four to six months.

Restylane® and Juvéderm are FDA approved injectable gels used to fill dynamic lines and wrinkles that form around the mouth and eyes. Working with your own collagen to fill the depressions and skin folds, they help to create a smoother, more youthful appearance. They may also be used to increase the volume of the lips, rendering a softer, fuller look.

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