Laughing, smiling, and otherwise expressing oneself are among the great joys of being human. However, years of expressiveness can take their toll, and many men and women find themselves with deep wrinkles and creases around their eyes, foreheads, eyebrows, and mouths as a result. To help counteract this tendency, Dr. John LeRoy offers BOTOX® injections at our office in Atlanta, Georgia. BOTOX® cosmetic is an FDA-approved treatment that temporarily relaxes the muscles that force the skin to pinch and wrinkle around the eyes, forehead, and mouth.
BOTOX® cosmetic is the purified form of the botulinum bacterium toxin type A, which in very small doses paralyzes the tense facial muscles that lead to wrinkles. Administered with a fine needle at our office in Atlanta, Georgia, BOTOX® injections will instantly smooth away wrinkles and creases on the forehead, around the eyes and mouth, and at the base of the nose. Over the next few days, your results will become even more apparent. Fine lines and wrinkles will be significantly diminished for three to four months.
BOTOX® cosmetic was originally developed in 1989 as a treatment for eye muscle disorders such as crossed eyes. It was soon discovered to have the side-effect of reducing the appearance of wrinkles surrounding the eyes of patients. After extensive testing, the FDA approved BOTOX® injections for cosmetic use in 2002; since then, BOTOX® cosmetic has become the most popular minor cosmetic procedure in the United States. When administered by a licensed doctor in small doses, the botulinum toxin is quite safe.
To learn more about BOTOX® Cosmetic as well as the dermal fillers available at our practice, contact Dr. John LeRoy in Atlanta, Georgia today. BOTOX® injections are a fast, non-surgical way to achieve a more relaxed, refreshed appearance.