Skin Deep Newsletter, Spring 2010

Botox Cosmetic
Botox Cosmetic is by far the most popular aesthetic skin treatment worldwide. Considering giving it a try? Check out a special offer at the end of this newsletter. Here are the top 5 questions most patients new to the treatment ask:

1. How does Botox work?
Botox works by relaxing facial muscles that cause wrinkles. It is especially effective at treating wrinkles on the forehead, “frown lines” in the area between the eyebrows, and crow’s feet.

2. Will I still be able to make facial expressions?
Absolutely. There has been a lot of exaggeration in movies and on television (mostly for comedic effect) about the extent of musle relaxation. You will see a softening of expression, but you should not have any problem expressing yourself.

3. Do Botox injections hurt?
There may be minimal pain with injection, but it is temporary. Some people compare the pain to a mosquito bite; others state they feel no pain. If you are concerned about pain, icing the treatment site(s) in our office immediately before the injections may decrease the pain.

4. When will I see results?
Most patients see effects within 4-7 days of treatment with Botox. In most people, the medicine’s effect continues to improve over the first month.

5. How long do the results last?
Typically, the results from Botox last 3-4 months. Patients often state that with repeated treatments, Botox lasts longer, but this may vary on a case-by-case basis.

More Comfortable Fillers
An exciting new Restylane® and Perlane® treatment innovation is now available here at Boulder Valley Center for Dermatology. New Restylane-L™ and Perlane-L™ both contain lidocaine to help provide a more comfortable experience. If you want a more youthful appearance, but you’ve been concerned about the potential discomfort, now you can get a smoother look with a more comfortable experience. Call our office today for a consultation to learn more.

New Evening Hours
To better serve you, we now offer evening appointments at our Boulder offices. New office hours are noon – 7 p.m.