BOTOX
BOTOX (Botulinum toxoid) is a medication that paralyzes muscle. BOTOX has been found to alleviate facial spasms and neck banding after injection in the affected areas resulting in smoother skin in these areas.
BOTOX is now being used to smooth wrinkles and relax certain facial muscles such as vertical forehead (glabellar) frown creases and crows-feet around the eyes. It is still used to soften neck banding. This frequently gives facial and neck skin a more youthful appearance without surgery.
BOTOX is injected into the wrinkled area. After 2-3 days, the muscles surrounding the wrinkle relax and the wrinkles either soften or disappear. The fatigued look disappears as well and the patient is left with younger and smoother looking skin.
It only takes few minutes to inject BOTOX but its effects last for 3-6 months. The treatment has to be repeated because the muscles will slowly regain tone as the wrinkles reappear. The effects may last longer with repeated injections.
No permanent damage has been reported by BOTOX injection. Normal temporary side effects include bruising at the injection site or slight eyelid drop in some cases. BOTOX use has generally proven safe when used by a specialist.
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Restylane
Restylane, a natural non-animal based cosmetic dermal filler, will restore volume to reduce deep facial wrinkles and give a younger appearance.
Chemical Peels
A chemical peel is used to improve and smooth the texture of the skin of the face by removing its damaged outer layers. It will not correct loose skin. It uses a chemical solution, e.g. Phenol, trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and alphahydroxy acids (AHAs). AHAs produce the light peel used for minor cases. TCA is used for medium depth peeling while Phenol is used for deep peeling. Chemical peel can help those individuals with fine to coarse wrinkles, facial blemishes, sun-damaged skin areas, pre-cancerous skin growth, acne and uneven skin pigmentation. Chemical peel can be used alone or in conjunction with a facelift or a forehead lift.
Chemical peel is normally a safe procedure when it is performed by a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon. However, like many other procedures it carries some risks and possible complications. Please check with your surgeon about the risks and complications of Chemical peel. Most chemical peels are performed safely in an outpatient facility, e.g., in a plastic surgeon's office, or outpatient surgical center.
No anesthesia is required for phenol or TCA peels. Sedatives may be given before and during the procedure to keep you relaxed and comfortable. No anesthesia is needed for AHA peels. A chemical peel using AHAs or TCA usually takes 10-15 minutes to apply. After care treatment and repeat of the peel may be needed, Check with your surgeon.
A phenol peel generally takes 1-2 hours to perform for the whole face. Smaller areas of the face will need less time. A single treatment usually suffices. Most of the time, with lighter peels, it takes about two weeks before you may return to work and resume some of your normal activities. You may be able then to use make up. With deeper peels you will need longer period.
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