Botox ™ Cosmetic
Well known and widely used for treating facial wrinkles, BOTOX® Cosmetic can temporarily, yet effectively, smooth dynamic facial lines. It has a large safety margin, and Dr. Hanson has provided BOTOX treatments since the mid-1990s.
Crows feet, worry lines and laugh lines – referred to as dynamic wrinkle lines – all are treatable with this procedure.
Before Your Procedure
To better understand your overall health, we will evaluate your medical history prior to your procedure. In addition, a complete examination of your eyes is made in order to decide the most effective injection sites. All issues and concerns will be discussed.
We mark the areas that will be treated and take digital photographs to determine the amount of improvement after the procedure.
The BOTOX® Cosmetic Procedure
BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are performed without anesthesia because it is virtually painless. Only a very small sting is felt when the injections are made. The effects are not permanent and may need to be repeated two to three times per year to retain the benefits.
Research has suggested, however, that long- term use of the injections leads to a longer duration of each treatment's effect. Patients over the age of 65 may not experience results that are as dramatic. BOTOX® Cosmetic is only useful in treating expression lines and cannot be used to repair sagging skin caused by aging.
Post-Procedure Information
After your procedure, you may experience slight bruising around the area that quickly fades. Normal activities can be performed immediately. Possible side effects are temporary weakness of nearby muscles or in rare cases an eyelid may droop.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is completely reversible, so any side effect is only a temporary condition. Dr. Hanson will answer all of your questions during your consultation.
Our Practice, Our Promise:
As Chicago oral and cosmetic surgeons, our Lincoln Park Dental practice provides dental implant services, cosmetic surgery, plastic surgery, tooth extractions, facial trauma surgery, medi-spa treatments, and more to Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon
Marvin Greene, D.D.S.
Dr. David H. Hanson, M.D., D.D.S.
Contact Information
2449 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 327-2400
Fax: (773) 327-4759
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