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Procedure Names: BOTOX® Cosmetic and Facial Fillers
The Patient: Men and women in their 30s and older who want to enhance and restore their appearance by reducing facial wrinkles, or prevent them from occurring.
How They Work: BOTOX® Cosmetic can reduce frown lines and wrinkles between the brows, forehead and crow’s feet. An injection of botulinum toxin paralyzes the muscles, reducing the activity that causes wrinkles. One 10-minute treatment can produce instant results that last up to four months. Facial gel fillers are injectables, such as Juvederm® and Restylane®, that can instantly smooth away wrinkles around the mouth, enhance cheekbones, create fuller lips, and repair bagginess around the eyes. This treatment is often called a “liquid facelift” because it takes 15 minutes and requires no recovery time.
Risk Factors: The most frequently reported problems are bruising and pain at the injection site.
Recovery: Typically, patients can return to work immediately.
Maintenance: BOTOX® typically lasts three to four months; facial fillers typically six months to a year.
Cost: Varies depending on the individual patient’s needs.
The Expert: Dr. Rupa Krishnamurthy Wong, M.D., Honolulu Eye Clinic, 1329 Lusitana Street, Suite 806, 526-0030, www.drrupawong.com |
