BOTOX
What Can BOTOX Treat?
BOTOX Cosmetic is an injectable treatment that relaxes muscles to smooth wrinkles. It is FDA-approved to treat moderate to severe crow's feet, forehead lines, and frown lines.
BOTOX can help you achieve smooth skin and results that look natural. After treatment, patients often report looking like themselves, but younger. Our board-certified plastic surgeon, Azita Madjidi, can help you smooth wrinkles, create a softer chin, lift drooping eyebrows, and more with BOTOX.
BOTOX, XEOMIN, and Dysport Knowing the Difference
You may have heard of other botulinum toxin products like XEOMIN® and Dysport®. While these injectables and BOTOX Cosmetic are all botulinum toxin type A products that work to smooth fine lines and wrinkles, they are used differently. BOTOX is often used to treat smaller problem areas, and Dysport is used to treat larger areas. XEOMIN may be better for people with skin sensitivities.
We offer both BOTOX Cosmetic and Dysport at our office in Houston. Dr. Madjidi can determine which botulinum toxin injectable will best help you achieve your goals during your consultation.
Smoother Skin Is Within Reach Contact Azita Madjidi, M.D., in Houston to Get Started
Dr. Madjidi has extensive training in craniofacial surgery and a master's degree in anatomy, making her a great choice for safe and effective BOTOX treatment. When you choose Azita Madjidi, M.D., she will personally administer your injections. She won't pass you off to a nurse or a physician's assistant.
If you're interested in smoothing your frown lines, crow's feet, or forehead lines, we invite you to get in touch with us. Call our Houston, TX, office at:
(713) 797-1000
"She did botox on my forehead, her attention to details is great. more importantly, she knows that the anatomy of each person face is unique." Fatemeh Aliakbari
Am I a Candidate for BOTOX?
During your initial consultation in Houston, Dr. Azita Madjidi will listen to your concerns and analyze your face, both at rest and during expression. She will precisely identify the muscles responsible for the areas of your concern and develop a treatment plan for them. The best candidates for botulinum toxin are those who:
BOTOX is meant to reduce the appearance of moderate to severe wrinkles in adults. If your wrinkles are mild, you enjoy greater benefits from topical treatments. If you have significant sagging, plastic surgery options like a facelift or blepharoplasty may be better to achieve the results you desire.
People with breathing problems, muscle or nerve disorders, or those who have recently undergone eye surgery may not be good candidates for BOTOX. Be sure to inform your doctor of your medical history during your consultation.
Botulinum toxin injections don't offer permanent results like plastic surgery and won't achieve results that are as dramatic, but they can transform your facial appearance quickly and with minimal recovery time. Patients must understand the limitations of botulinum toxin before moving forward with treatment.
The BOTOX Treatment Process
Administering BOTOX is a simple procedure that takes about 15 minutes to complete. When you arrive at our Houston, TX, office, you can expect several steps:
"Board-certified plastic surgeon Azita Madjidi is committed to helping patients look and feel their best through high-quality, personalized care."
Maintaining the Results of Your Treatment
Follow a Skincare Regimen
Using a moisturizer every day can encourage plump, youthful-looking skin. Applying retinol a few times a week can increase collagen production, smooth wrinkles, and fade hyperpigmentation and scarring.
Use Sun Protection
The sun ages your skin quickly, so we recommend staying out of the sun as much as possible, wearing protective clothing like hats and sunglasses when going outside, and using sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher.
Receive Touch-Up Treatments
The effects of BOTOX only last about four months, so we recommend scheduling follow-up appointments at our office in Houston a few times a year. This can contribute to a long-term plan to relax your muscles and keep your wrinkles from getting deeper and more noticeable.
Consider Dermal Fillers
Though BOTOX can work to smooth wrinkles, you may have other areas of concern you wish to address. Our Houston, TX, practice offers dermal fillers to add youthful volume to areas of the face. You can plump your lips, fill out hollowed cheeks, and smooth creases with choices like JUVÉDERM®, Restylane®, and Prevelle.
Medical Uses for BOTOX
While BOTOX Cosmetic is used to smooth facial wrinkles, BOTOX can be used for medical purposes like alleviating chronic migraines, reducing tension in the jaw, calming eyelid spasms, and treating hyperhidrosis. Our Houston practice can help you explore the medical uses for BOTOX and develop a treatment plan if you are struggling with one of these medical conditions.
The Side Effects of Botulinum Toxin
Botulinum toxin may cause side effects such as:
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
- Injection site pain
- Neck or muscle pain
- Drooping eyelid
- Double or blurred vision
These side effects are usually temporary, and your chances of developing them can be greatly minimized by choosing to work with a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Madjidi.
"I went to Dr. Madjidi for a consult. I cannot say enough good things about her! I had a bad experience during a consult with a previous surgeon so I was nervous, but Dr. Madjidi made me feel incredibly safe and heard! She took her time to explain to me why she recommended certain approaches and answered every question I had thoroughly." Lena Mani
