Botox® Cosmetic for Wrinkles Do you have frown lines, forehead wrinkless, and crows feet around the eyes? A popular non-surgical injection, Botox temporarily reduces or eliminates frown lines, forehead creases, and crows feet near the eyes. The medicine blocks the nerve impulses, temporarily relaxing the muscles that cause wrinkles while giving the skin a smoother, more refreshed appearance. What are Botox® Uses? Facial line softening of the upper half of face: forehead furrowing, eye lines (crows feet) and frown lines between the eyes. It can also be used to treat excessive sweating, (hyperhydrosis) of the underarms, hands and feet. Studies have also suggested that Botox is effective in relieving migraine headaches and muscle spasms in the neck and eyes. How is Botox® Administered? Using a tiny needle, a very small amount of Botox is injected into locations on the face. Because the needle is so fine and only a small amount of liquid is used, the discomfort associated with the injections is minimal. Most patients compare the sensation to a bug bite. No sedation or local anesthetic is needed, and you can resume normal activities immediately. You can even drive yourself home or back to the office. Who is suitable for Botox®? Anyone who is not pregnant, breast feeding, taking antibiotics or suffering from severe neuromuscular disorders. Thousands of women and men have already discovered the benefits of BOTOX®. Are the injections painful? Not really, most people only experience a mild temporary discomfort. There is a slight swelling immediately after which settles within a few hours and application of ice helps. When will I notice a difference? It starts to work in about 5 days. The greatest effect is seen after about 2-3 weeks. How long will it last? 3-6 months depending on each individuals response. Repeat treatments have been shown to last longer. How long can I be treated with Botox? Treatment with Botox can typically be repeated indefinitely. Restylane® Restylane® is a revolutionary solution to wrinkles and thin lips. It gently smoothes away fine lines around the lips and mouth and on the forehead, leaving no scars at the injection sites. Restylane® is completely biodegradable and contains no animal proteins, so it is natural and considered extremely safe. Restylane® is primarily used for lip definition and enhancement (especially to prevent lipstick "bleeding") and wrinkle correction. It is particularly effective in filling fine, superficial lines in the chin and cheeks and for shaping facial contours and for lip augmentation. Performed in 60-minute sessions, Restylane® treatments are long lasting and can be repeated as necessary, typically every six to 12 months. If you have questions about Restylane®, Ageless Medical Spa staff members are always available to answer your questions. Chemical Peels (Skin Medica) Relax as we reverse the signs of aging by rejuvenating your facial and body skin with therapeutic, natural chemical agents. Chemical peels are relatively painless while comfortably and safely exfoliating the skin’s dead skin cells, encouraging the skin’s natural process of regeneration. For approximately 15 minutes we will use acids to lift off dead or damaged skin. Our treatments will remove fine wrinkles, tighten the skin, reduce or remove “age spots” or other pigmentary conditions, soften the appearance of scars (especially red acne scars), and improve skin texture and tone. Not only will the treatments reduce the signs of aging, they may also protect you against skin cancers by removing sun damaged skin cells. Your skin will be more beautiful and youthful because the epidermis and dermis will be thicker, more elastic and resilient with increased capacity to retrain hydration.