Why You Should Consider Botox
Although fine lines and wrinkles are a normal and natural part of aging, our New City, NY, dermatologist offers a variety of treatments that can significantly reduce their appearance, and one of the most popular is Botox. Botox is widely recommended because of its many benefits and its minimally invasive approach, you can learn more about the treatment from your local skin experts at Scott Sanders Dermatology, Dr. Scott Sanders, Dr. Elena Maydan, and Dr. Shilesh Iyer.
Botox Benefits
Botox is made from the botulinum toxin, it employs a safe and highly purified form of the substance. It can be used to temporarily paralyze facial muscles which can reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Botox can treat smile and laugh lines, worry lines, crow's feet, and forehead wrinkles, among other signs of aging.
Practical Benefits
But the benefits of Botox include practical ones, the procedure is non-surgical and can be performed right in your doctor's office. There is very little preparation needed prior to the treatment and there is also little downtime after.
The results are typically visible within just a few days but can last for about six months, at which point only a refresher may be necessary, which tends to involve smaller doses.
What to Expect
The procedure often takes only minutes, and although anesthesia is not usually required, your doctor can numb the treated area before beginning the treatment. During the procedure a few injections will applied using a small thin needle, these can be between three and five, depending on your treatment needs.
Botox in New City, NY
Most people can benefit from Botox treatment, but it is not for everyone, so your doctor will ask you about your medical history, medical conditions, and allergies. During your visit, you can discuss with your dermatologist what your expectations are from the treatment and they can go over what you can anticipate at every step.
To determine if Botox treatment is right for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Sanders, Dr. Maydan, and Dr. Iyer of Scott Sanders Dermatology in New City, NY by dialing (845) 499-2017.