Botox
At Foothill Dermatology Medical Center with offices in the Glendora and Rancho Cucamonga communities, we are committed to helping patients maintain their youthful appearance. One popular aesthetic procedure in our practice is Botox. It is one of the most commonly performed treatments by dermatologists and plastic surgeons in the United States.
Botox is typically used for the upper areas of the face, including between the eyebrows and on the forehead. Lines and wrinkles can develop in these areas due to the repeated actions of the underlying muscles associated with frowning, furrowing the eyebrows, and squinting. Deep wrinkles can appear between the eyebrows, on the forehead, around the corners of the eyes, and on the bridge of the nose. This can result in an unhappy appearance, which can detract from someone’s natural beauty. Plastic surgeons and dermatologists can remedy these lines, wrinkles, and folds with Botox for improved results up to four months or longer.
Botulinum Toxin A, also known as Botox and Botulinum Toxin B, also known as Myobioc are substances that are derived from bacteria. This bacteria, when injected into muscle, can block nerve signals from the brain. Very small amounts are used to block the impulse of the muscles to contract, resulting in relaxation. This immobilizes the muscle and reduces the presence of wrinkles and folds in these dynamic tension areas.
Botox has been used since the 1980s to treat medical conditions including lazy eye, uncontrolled blinking, migraine headaches, hyperhidrosis, and muscle spasms; it was introduced as a cosmetic treatment in 1987. Botox received FDA approval to use for temporary improvement of glabellar lines.
Dr. Sidhu of Foothill Dermatology Medical Center provides a wide range of injectables to help with aesthetics. From Botulinum Toxin A to dermal fillers, several solutions are available for those who want to rediscover their youthful appearance. If you are a patient who lives in the Glendora or Rancho Cucamonga areas and have considered the benefits injectables can provide, contact Dr. Sidhu today to schedule a consultation visit.