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Botox Treatment

Botox injections make it easy to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and folds that naturally form as we age. Boston plastic surgeon Dr. Volpe and our highly skilled team at Volpe Plastic Surgery can provide you with excellent care and beautiful results from your Botox treatment.

Treating Wrinkles 

The treatment of wrinkles on the face has changed radically over the last 25 years.  Surgical procedures, like a facelift, do their part in tightening skin, lifting loose skin, restoring youthful contour, and certainly play a role in helping wrinkles.  However, certain wrinkles on the face can be significantly helped with two other treatments- BTxA medication (Botox and Dysport), and fillers.  

Fillers are substances that are injected to elevate the skin of wrinkles to help smooth them.  They work well and have found their most successful role in wrinkles in the lower face.  

What Is Botox/Dysport?

For treatment of upper face lines, the wrinkles of the forehead, and crow’s feet line, Botox and Dysport injections have become the procedure of choice.
BotoxThe most popular of all cosmetic procedures, Botox and Dysport soften the effects of time.  These very safe and effective medications weaken the small facial muscles responsible for the vertical lines between the brows, mid-forehead lines, and crow’s feet lines at the outer corner of the eyes.  These wrinkles of the upper face have been worn into the skin by a lifetime of making certain expressions such as frowning- often they can make you look tired and older.  

How Do Botox and Dysport Work? 

Botox and Dysport work by temporarily paralyzing the treated muscles thus preventing them from contracting and creating furrows. This effect can last up to four or five months, at which time you will need another treatment to maintain the results.

The Difference Between Botox and Dysport 

Botox and Dysport are actually two slightly different formulations of the same naturally occurring molecule BTx A.  Botox was first used clinically in the late 1980s and has become increasingly popular since then. In addition to its effects on the treatment of facial wrinkles, it is used throughout the body for the treatment of many medical conditions in all age groups.

What to Expect During Your Botox/Dysport Treatment 

The typical treatment involves several injections of Botox (or Dysport) using a very small needle into the muscles that are causing the wrinkles.  In general, it takes about 5 or 6 days for the results to be seen. Botox works very nicely but favors the newer wrinkle. If your wrinkles have been long-standing and you have sun ravaged skin, you will see improvement but may not see complete resolution of the wrinkles.  

Bruises from the injections are uncommon but I usually recommend holding off on aspirin, ibuprofen, and other medications that may increase your chance of a bruise for several days before treatment.

“Everything went just as it had been described”

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Written on January 16, 2019

“The pre-operative care was tremendous. I went into the procedure with such a complete understanding of what was going to happen that I was not nervous or apprehensive at all. Everything went just as it had been described.”

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Why Choose Volpe Plastic Surgery?

Management of your eyebrow height and shape requires careful attention.  The detailed anatomical knowledge of a plastic surgeon allows for effective reliable placement of the medication to achieve the desired result.  At times I use Botox in other advanced treatment areas in the lower face and neck. We also use Botox in the treatment of hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) in the axilla.
 
Botox and Dysport

How Much Does Botox/Dysport Cost?

Botox/Dysport cost varies greatly depending on a variety of criteria. Price is dependent on factors like the number of injections required and the number of wrinkles being treated. Please contact our office for more information

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Botox and Dysport – real, noticeable, nonsurgical results.  With its high patient satisfaction and no recovery time, it has become one of the most popular therapies for maintaining a youthful look. If you are interested in Botox or Dysport injections, contact Volpe Plastic Surgery in Boston Today. 

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