Botox© or Botulinum Toxin A, is a medication produced from purified bacterial toxin that has been used for the last 10 years for the treatment of eyelid spasm and vocal cord disorders.

Over the last several years, it has been used for the treatment of dynamic (active) facial wrinkles. These wrinkles are located on the forehead (brow), the upper nose below the forehead, and the crows feet region (lateral canthal) of the eyes. The best candidates for this treatment are those individuals who do not have significant wrinkles at rest, but when they smile or speak develop significant wrinkles in these areas of their face.

Botox© treatment involves the injection of the medication into the muscles of the forehead and crows feet and takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes. There is mild bruising which resolves in 2 to 3 days, but can be covered with makeup immediately following treatment. Improvement in the wrinkles may not be evident for up to 2 weeks. This improvement may last for up to 6 to 9 months. Additional treatments may be given after the wrinkles return. The cost of this treatment is dependant on the number of areas that are treated and the amount of Botox that is used during the treatment.