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Lunchtime Quick Procedures:
 
     
BOTOX:
For almost a decade Dr Schmidt has been using BOTOX
as an increasingly popular method of
halting the damaging appearance
of aging. BOTOX
is essentially a naturally occurring protein
that interrupts the transmittal
of the neural chemical acetylcholine between nerves and muscles.
Effectively, this reduces both
the amount and severity of wrinkles and creases that appear in the
skin due to chronic muscle
contraction; the result is skin that appears rejuvenated,
healthy, and
stress-free. Frown or smile
lines, creases in the forehead, and crow's feet simply melt away
from
sight, improving the appearance
and self-confidence of the patient. BOTOX can
even be used to
help lessen excessive
sweatiness that can be devastating when on the hands or may lead to
a
distinctive and embarrassing
odor in the armpit or on the feet.
Procedure:
What makes this even more popular,
aside from its benefits to one's appearance, is the fact that a
BOTOX
injection by Dr Schmidt is such a quick and straightforward enough
procedure that it can
be done during your lunch-break. Dr
Schmidt identifies the facial muscles that require relaxation and
then gives carefully planned
injections of a minute amount of BOTOX
solution. Visible results will
set in usually within a two week
period.
Recovery:
There is
little recovery time barring any complications such as bruising. The
BOTOX
injection
will lose its effectiveness in time,
varying anywhere from three to six months. Dr Schmidt's patients
often opt to retain this easily
attained youthfulness with a new BOTOX
treatment, and the procedure
is repeated. Many of Dr Schmidt's
patients report that repeated injections retain their benefits for
longer
periods of time than the original
three to six months.
Typical Patient Profile:
The best candidate for
BOTOX
treatments are those patients seeking amelioration of lines,
creases,
and wrinkles affecting their face or
neck. Depending on the exact nature of the wrinkle or line and the
patient's preferences. Dr Schmidt has
found Restylane or collagen may be a complimentary or an
alternative treatment for those for
whom BOTOX
alone is not appropriate. (Please see our page on
collagen treatments). |
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