Botox injections are becoming increasingly popular in the treatment of facial wrinkles, particularly crow's feet, frown lines, laugh lines and forehead wrinkles. As an added benefit, some patients who suffer from chronic migraine headaches have reported experiencing fewer and less severe headaches after these treatments.

Botox, a protein toxin produced by the clostridium botulinum bacteria, has been used safely by ophthalmologists for nearly 15 years, and has been used in wrinkle therapy since the early 1990's with no serious side effects documented. In 2002 the FDA approved Botox for cosmetic uses. More about this procedure.

During this procedure, a small amount of Botox is injected directly into the muscles that create the wrinkles. This effectively inactivates the muscles temporarily causing lines to disappear or diminish dramatically. A Botox treatment is quick and the results usually last from three to six months. After that you may wish to return for another injection. It has been our experience that with every treatment, the effect of Botox appears to last longer, often up to several months. Botox is used in extremely small amounts and does not spread from the injection site so you will be able to return to full activity immediately.

Botox complications are rare, however, some patients can experience a slight, temporary drooping of the eyelid. Patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding or who have a neurologic disease should not use Botox.

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