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COSMETIC BOTOX

GOLD STANDARD FOR FACIAL WRINKLE TREATMENT

Dr. Tan offers Botox injection to patients in Honolulu, Hawaii, looking to both PREVENT and REDUCE lines and wrinkles, and regain a refreshed, relaxed and youthful appearance.

How Botox Works

Botox including (BOTOX®, Dysport, and Xeomin) is regarded as one of the safest and most effective options available to consumers. It is a neuromuscular blocking agent that is administered as an injection into the tiny muscles responsible for smiling, frowning and squinting. The compound temporarily paralyzes the muscles, prohibiting the muscles from creasing your overlying skin. Botox treatments can effectively address any dynamic wrinkles as well as can also be used as a preventative measure against the development of deeply etched lines and wrinkles. One of Dr. Tan’s most requested treatment is masseter botox. Aesthetically, this can help slim a patient’s jaw giving it a more feminine and pleasing look. Functionally this can help patients with TMJ dysfunction due to clenching or grinding of the teeth.

Some clients may worry that BOTOX might change their facial expressions or alter their unique essence. This is not true. BOTOX results look natural and elegant when performed by an experienced facial plastic surgeon such as Dr. Tan. Procedures are quick, relatively painless and the results can last for many months before another treatment session is needed.

Commonly treatment areas include:

In addition to correcting the signs of aging, Botox ® has many other uses. Botox ® has been used to treat:

Cosmetic Benefits of Botox

For the right patient, Botox offers a host of potential benefits:

Quick treatment, no prep before and no downtime afterward
Have procedure over lunch, head back to work with no visible signs
Injections are relatively comfortable
Preliminary improvement immediately after your procedure
Full results become evident in about two weeks
Enhancements last a few months before a touch-up is needed

Although Botox is a fast, convenient procedure that produces excellent results for many patients, it isn’t the right choice for everyone. Dr. Tan will discuss your concerns and aesthetic goals in detail to determine whether Botox will meet your needs best.

Candidate For Cosmetic Botox Treatment

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of Botox for adults between the ages of 18 and 65. It is considered a safe treatment option for both medical and cosmetic purposes. It is equally effective on men and women and works with any skin type and tone.

Even though Botox is a safe and frequently-performed procedure, some patients should not undergo Botox injections. Contraindications include individuals with any of the following:

An allergy to any of the ingredients in Botox
A diagnosed nerve or muscle disorder
Currently pregnant or breastfeeding
Active infection at any of the injection sites
History of problems with bleeding, swallowing or breathing
Recent surgery or surgery scheduled soon

Rest assured that when you come to MD Skin Lab with cosmetic goals or issues with any of the conditions listed here, Dr. Tan will take the time to listen to your concerns and help you determine whether Botox is the best treatment choice for you. Patients who have received the treatment from Dr. Tan respond with a more relaxed, rested, and youthful appearance.

Selecting A Facial Plastic Surgeon For Your Treatment

Botox is a common cosmetic treatment. However, the prevalence of the procedure should not give you the idea that anyone should administer Botox injections or that you will receive the same level of care and consistency no matter where you go. An experienced facial plastic surgeon like Dr. Tan has the extensive knowledge of facial anatomy and an artistic eye to produce the safest and most successful result for you. By choosing your surgeon carefully, you are most likely to enjoy an optimal outcome that refreshes your appearance without making you look like you just had a cosmetic treatment. This is the real goal of advanced Botox injection. When done well, no one will even know that Botox has been injected.

Candidate For Cosmetic Botox Treatment

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of Botox for adults between the ages of 18 and 65. It is considered a safe treatment option for both medical and cosmetic purposes. It is equally effective on men and women and works with any skin type and tone.

Even though Botox is a safe and frequently-performed procedure, some patients should not undergo Botox injections. Contraindications include individuals with any of the following:

An allergy to any of the ingredients in Botox
A diagnosed nerve or muscle disorder
Currently pregnant or breastfeeding
Active infection at any of the injection sites
History of problems with bleeding, swallowing or breathing
Recent surgery or surgery scheduled soon

Rest assured that when you come to MD Skin Lab with cosmetic goals or issues with any of the conditions listed here, Dr. Tan will take the time to listen to your concerns and help you determine whether Botox is the best treatment choice for you. Patients who have received the treatment from Dr. Tan respond with a more relaxed, rested, and youthful appearance.

Selecting A Facial Plastic Surgeon For Your Treatment

Botox is a common cosmetic treatment. However, the prevalence of the procedure should not give you the idea that anyone should administer Botox injections or that you will receive the same level of care and consistency no matter where you go. An experienced facial plastic surgeon like Dr. Tan has the extensive knowledge of facial anatomy and an artistic eye to produce the safest and most successful result for you. By choosing your surgeon carefully, you are most likely to enjoy an optimal outcome that refreshes your appearance without making you look like you just had a cosmetic treatment. This is the real goal of advanced Botox injection. When done well, no one will even know that Botox has been injected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Preparing for your treatment

A Botox treatment usually takes about fifteen minutes to complete and involve mild discomfort as the injections are administered. Dr. Tan will place multiple doses in strategic locations in the treatment area to target the muscle rather than the wrinkle itself. The needle for the injections is small and the quick nature of the treatment is designed to maximize patient comfort.

Fortunately, most patients find the pain very tolerable, eliminating the need for anesthesia beforehand. However, if you are concerned about your comfort level, Dr. Tan and her team can apply a topical numbing cream to the treatment area before your procedure. Please allow an extra 20 to 30 minutes if you opt for this addition. To determine how many injections and sessions you will need to achieve optimal results, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Tan today.

Recovery and results

There are many good reasons why Botox is a top cosmetic treatment today. The procedure is quick, relatively comfortable and the results are visible in 3-7 days. You can stop by our office on a lunch hour, get your injections and head back to work without anyone knowing where you spent your break. With regular treatment sessions, you can extend your positive results indefinitely.

In most cases, there will be few telltale signs you just had a procedure done. In situations where mild bruising does occur, it can be covered up with makeup. If you have any soreness after the treatment, ice packs or cold compresses can be used to relieve the discomfort. Over-the-counter pain medications can also be used, although it is rarely necessary.

Fortunately, Botox injections require no downtime and produce almost immediate results. However, Dr. Tanrecommends minimal exercise and physical activity for the first few hours after your treatment to avoid potential spread of the medication or unnecessary bruising or swelling. The full effect of the injections usually appears after about two weeks. Keep in mind that Botox is not a permanent solution and the muscles will once again begin to constrict and tighten over time. Most patients enjoy their refreshed appearance for about three to four months. To maintain your look, you will need to schedule follow-up injections with Dr. Tan on a regular treatment program.

Potential side effects

Botox injections are relatively safe, but side effects and complications can occur in some cases. These might include:

Pain and bruising at the injection sites
Skin redness
Headaches
Nausea
Flu-like symptoms
Temporary facial drooping (such as eye drooping)

These side effects are not common and typically subside within a matter of hours. If you experience trouble swallowing, slurred speech or breathing problems, it is possible the toxin has spread beyond the original treatment area. If this occurs, you should contact us immediately.