BOTOX® / DYSPORT® Services:
Whether you look tired, need a quick refresher, are troubled by crow’s feet or have deep furrow lines and wrinkles, Botox® Cosmetic or Dysport® might be the solution for you. Botox® and Dysport® are best known for quickly and effectively relaxing age-related wrinkles and is the ideal solution for someone who wants to look better without anyone knowing what you did. By relaxing the muscles responsible for wrinkles, you can smooth away trouble areas that often cause people to look much older than they are.
A quick Botox® or Dysport® treatment can help reverse the signs of aging and provide subtle and natural facial contouring. Botox® and Dysport® are used cosmetically to achieve a more restful and smooth appearance of the areas treated. For cosmetic purposes, Botox® and Dysport® are generally administered around the eyes (often called crow’s feet), between the brows and in the forehead. While the treatment have increased in popularity worldwide due to the safe and predictable results, patients should be cautious about where they go to get treated and who is providing the service to ensure a safe and natural outcome.
Results of your treatment depend greatly on the injector’s experience, techniques and artistic eye. Many people who have been treated with Botox® or Dysport® and have a “frozen” or unnatural look were most likely not treated properly. When treated correctly, no one should be able to tell that you had Botox® or Dysport® , you should simply look refreshed.
The treatment itself takes around 15 minutes and most patients begin to see the effects within a few days of their treatment, though it can take up to two weeks to see complete results. The benefits of Botox® or Dysport® typically last for 3 to 5 months. Side effects are very rare and minor in nature. By visiting DeKalb Clinic you will be assured you are receiving the highest in quality and care.
Botox® to Treat Wrinkles Between the Eyes
PROBLEM AREAS:
- Between the brows
- Crow’s Feet
- Forehead
TREATMENT INFO:
- Return to your normal routine immediately
- Less than 20 minutes
- Results in 2-10 days
- Lasts 3-4 months
TOP QUESTIONS BOTOX®/DYSPORT®
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?
The average is 3-4 months depending on your anatomy and past history. The more treatments you receive the longer it will last.
HOW DO I KNOW HOW MUCH I NEED?
Dr. Friedrichs will help you determine what is necessary based on the consultation. (Every patient is different.)
WILL IT HURT?
You might feel a slight pinch from the injection but most patients report that the procedure is relatively painless.
WILL I BRUISE?
You do run the risk of slight bruising from the injection; we recommend that you discontinue the use of non-prescription blood thinners before and after injection.*
WILL I STILL BE ABLE TO MOVE MY FACE?
Yes. Dr. Friedrichs is an expert injector and will place it strategically to smooth out the appearance of wrinkles while allowing you to maintain animation.
IS IT DANGEROUS?
No. Many physicians, including Dr. Friedrichs, believe that Botox® and Dysport® are very safe. In fact, more than 2.5 million procedures where performed just last year.
IS IT REVERSIBLE?<
No, but it’s not permanent. Your body can metabolize it in 2-4 months but sometimes it can last over a year.
IS THERE ANY DOWNTIME?
No. You can resume normal activities immediately, but exercise and putting your head in a prolonged downward position is not recommended for the first 12 hours.
WHERE IS BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A MOST COMMONLY USED?
It is most commonly used in the upper one-thirds of the face. It is FDA approved to treat wrinkles between the eyes. Dr. Friedrichs also uses it to safely and effectively treat forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet and more.
*Consult a physician before altering medications.
Are you interested in
Botox® or Dysport®?
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Friedrichs to find out if it is right for you.
DeKalb Clinic - Dermatology
815 758-8671, Ext. 3100
www.dekalbclinic.com
