Category: Botox

There is no question that the aging process causes wrinkles and folds in our skin. Unfortunately, they can occur much earlier and be much more noticeable than we would wish them to be. Sometimes, they occur between the eyes, and these are called glabellar lines. Or, they may be visible down the side of your nose and may extend to the corners of your mouth. These types of wrinkles are called nasolabial folds. If you have decided it’s time to explore treatment options to reduce or eliminate these facial annoyances, Dr. Richard Bragg of Florida Vein Care and Cosmetic Center is here to help, offering both Orlando Xeomin® and Belotero Balance® procedures.

Why are they options? It’s because certain treatments are better suited for specific types of lines and wrinkles and their location. Belotero Balance® is dermal filler, specifically developed to treat moderate to severe nasolabial folds and lessen their overall appearance on each side of your nose to the corners of your mouth. It is approved by the FDA and is a safe and effective way to treat these and other delicate facial areas around the mouth and nose. Smile lines and the thin lines that appear above and around the lips (vertical lip lines) have also been successfully treated with Belotero Balance®.

Xeomin® is also approved by the FDA and is used for the treatment of moderate to severe glabellar lines (frown lines). Xeomin® is produced from the same bacterium that causes botulism, but it does not require refrigeration and does not have an attached protein in its molecular structure which makes it different from Botox®. The resulting effect is the reduction in the appearance of the glabellar lines. It has also been approved for treatment of lines across the forehead and crow’s feet. Xeomin® works more as a muscle and nerve relaxer whereas Belotero Balance® is used as dermal filler.

The expert staff at Florida Vein Care and Cosmetic Center will examine you to determine if you are a candidate for Orlando Xeomin treatments. You will have the opportunity to discuss the pros and cons and your expectations of the results. The procedures will be thoroughly explained, including what you can anticipate after your first treatment. Side effects for both are usually minimal. Complete our online contact form, or call us at 407-805-8989. You have nothing to lose except those lovely little crevices that are making you feel uncomfortable about your appearance!

People in all walks and all stages of life are turning to Orlando Botox® to maintain their youthful looks or to reverse the effects of aging on their face and neck. Botox was originally used to treat muscle spasms of the eyelids. Patients and doctors began noticing that the side effect of treatment was a reduction in the wrinkles around the eyes that had received injections. It was approved for aesthetic use in 2002, and, since then, has seen a dramatic increase in use by those wishing to eliminate wrinkles and frown lines. Here are five top reasons that Botox may be a good choice for you.

 

• Treatment with Botox is not considered an invasive procedure as only very small, fine needles are used to inject the liquid into facial muscles. While it is still a medical procedure, there is no need for any form of anesthesia and the procedure typically takes only 15 to 20 minutes. The results from a single treatment will last approximately three to four months. The depth of your wrinkles will determine how much Botox will be needed to relax the muscles that have constricted causing those annoying lines.
• When used in combination with dermal fillers, Botox has been shown to improve the volume of the cheeks, lips, and other areas of the face. Many doctors use Botox and dermal fillers side by side to remove wrinkles and restore your youthful looks.
• If you suffer from migraines, Botox has been proven to successfully reduce the frequency and severity of these often debilitating headaches.
• Should you find that you’ve been diagnosed with hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and clinical strength deodorants are not working to resolve the problem, Botox treatments might be the answer. Hyperhidrosis must be diagnosed by a physician and treatments must be performed by a doctor skilled in the procedure.
• Botox can be used to help patients who desire to have their square jaw transformed into one with a rounder shape. As a side note, dentists who are experienced with Botox are using the injections to help alleviate TMJ pain and grinding of teeth (bruxism.)

 

Dr. Bragg and the expert staff at Florida Vein Care and Cosmetic Center will help you determine if you’ll be a successful candidate for treatments. We will help you explore the pros and discuss your expectations and goals. You’ll learn about possible side effects which are typically minimal. We invite you to complete our online contact form, or call us at 407-805-8989, to take the first step to discovering what Orlando Botox can do for you!

Are you concerned that those little wrinkles on your face are getting more pronounced? You’ve heard that Botox® can help reduce wrinkles and help restore your youthful appearance, but you have also heard some things that are keeping you from taking that first step. Dr. Bragg and the medical team at Florida Vein Care and Cosmetic Center want to bust some of the myths you may have heard about Botox® in Orlando.

• MYTH 1: Botox is something only women get. This might have been true when Botox was first introduced in 2002 as a cosmetic procedure. While women have historically been more in tune to the importance of looking youthful and attractive, but times have changed. Nowadays, more men believe that looking young and attractive is critical to being successful in a very competitive job market. As a result, there has been a marked increase in the number of men scheduling Botox treatments. In fact, it is sometimes referred to as “Brotox.” It is important to note that the effect of Botox in men versus women is different. Be sure to find a physician, like Dr. Bragg, who is well versed in treating male patients.
• MYTH 2: The best time for Botox is when the lines appear. Let’s bust this myth wide open. It’s important to know that repetitive muscle movements can be responsible for the development of wrinkles. Squinting, frowning, raising your eyebrows, and laughing can cause the appearance of those annoying lines in your face. Taking a proactive approach to stave off the appearance of wrinkles can be in your best interest. If your wrinkles are very deep, they’re more difficult to relax. Early treatment can help your muscle memory relax, and, combined with your conscious efforts, may reduce your body’s tendencies to make these facial movements which may result in longer time spans between treatments.
• MYTH 3: If you stop getting Botox, it will make your wrinkles worse. Botox works by relaxing the frequently used muscles that cause wrinkles. It provides a temporary fix, with varying longevity, based on the frequency of treatments. Usually, when patients stop treatments, the muscles will eventually begin to constrict which returns the appearance of the wrinkles to the same status prior to treatments. As you continue to age, the wrinkles will not be any worse than they were prior to treatments.
• MYTH 4: You are never too young for Botox. While the preemptive strike against aging has proven to be significant with regular Botox treatments, teenagers and those in their 20’s have not typically acquired enough muscle memory to consider treatment at such an early age. The injection of Botox is a medical procedure, and, as such, should be considered for appropriateness on a patient by patient basis by an experienced physician.
• MYTH 5: Botox is just for wrinkles. Botox was first used as a muscle relaxant for spasms of the eyelid, and, since being approved for aesthetic use, it has also been found to considerably reduce the pain of migraines, facial spasms, vocal cord spasms, and excessive sweating.

Dr. Bragg and the staff at Florida Vein Care and Cosmetic Center will help you determine if you’ll be a successful candidate for treatments with Botox in Orlando. We’re here to help you explore the pros and cons of having the treatment and discuss your goals. You’ll learn about possible side effects which are typically minimal. We invite you to complete our online contact form, or call us at 407-805-8989, to take the first step to a younger looking you.

In 1998, the first time I tried Botox®, I remember my older sister giving me a hard time about it.  “I’m just gonna grow old naturally and I’ll never resort to injecting needles in my face!” I’ve always been more vain than she so I didn’t expect her to agree with my decision to have Botox®, but I never predicted what she would say about 12 years later! In 2010, our family had a reunion, and I’m chatting with my big sister about everything under the sun when she stops me and says “I’m 11 months older than you, but I look at least 10 years older.” She is studying my face searching for the creases she sees on her own face wondering where mine are. “Botox!” I proudly blurt out with a laugh!

So, if it’s a three-month long effect, how come it was able to stop aging in its tracks?  The answer is simple. If you don’t sit on a sofa for 12 years, it doesn’t get any wear and tear does it?  Similar with facial creases…if the muscles beneath the skin are weakened and cannot cause creases, the skin on top is “preserved” in a sense. My face is not as creased because I’ve been using Botox regularly for over 16 years now. FDA-approved neurotoxins like Botox® & European-born Xeomin are both excellent anti-aging treatment options because they pose almost zero health risk combined with very effective crease deterrent (anti-aging) effect at a reasonable cost. Understanding how neurotoxin works may alleviate concerns for many who fear this treatment as extreme or dangerous which it is neither.

The neurotoxin works by inhibiting the re-uptake of neurotransmitter in the muscle junction.  When this blocking of acetylcholine occurs in the muscle, the muscle is weakened and unable to contract to it’s fullest strength which protects the skin on the surface from creasing damage. Static creases or lines on the face are ones that can be seen all the time whether you are asleep or awake; static creases are just there! Dynamic creases are lines that are only visible with expression, and these are the creases neurotoxins can stop. In fact, long-term treatment of facial dynamic creases will result in less and less Botox required. It’s sort of like if you don’t go to the gym, your muscles get weaker. If you are not contracting certain muscles often, they will not need as much neurotoxin to overcome their ability to contract.

The face is full of highly sophisticated muscles that allow us to emote endless facial expressions. True facial aesthetic artists like Dr. Bragg and his P.A.-C Madge Geohagen will offer the most natural Orlando Botox or Xeomin look with the best results for your anti-aging regimen. Trust the experts at Florida Vein Care.