Facial aging can greatly diminish one’s self-confidence, especially if you still feel quite youthful inside. It can be alarming to look in the mirror and see someone so different from who you once were. Forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet and frown lines commonly occur before we’re ready, contributing to a tired and unapproachable aged appearance. Recapture the grace of youth by eradicating the most telltale signs of maturity with Botox by reducing the constriction of the muscles we use to frown, smile, squint or laugh, smoothing the complexion for a more attractive aesthetic.

Botox is one of the most popular and effective non-surgical anti-aging treatments to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

Botox Cosmetic is most commonly used to treat the vertical frown lines just above the nose, horizontal lines of the forehead, and crow’s feet. However, it also has many other applications. Botox Cosmetic can be used to treat vertical lip lines, neck bands, chin cobble stoning, and the bunny lines on
the side of the nose. It can reshape the face by lifting the eyebrows, the corners of the mouth, and the lips. It can also be used at the same time as other treatments and surgical procedures.

BOTOX BENIFITS

• Smooth wrinkles

• Feel More Confident

• First impressions are everything, both socially and
professionally

• Natural-looking results

• Short treatment time

• Non-surgical and non-invasive

COMMON USES FOR BOTOX

The muscles of our face are responsible for facial expressions like frowning or smiling. As we age, the repeated contractions of these muscles along with other changes in the skin result in the wrinkles that we see.

When Botox Cosmetic is injected into a muscle, that specific muscle relaxes and becomes unable to contract temporarily for 4-6 months, thereby eliminating its pull on the skin and softening the wrinkles over this muscle.

With continued treatments of Botox at Gateway Surgery, new wrinkle formation is also prevented as repetitive muscle contractions that deepen facial lines over time are blocked.

Aside from treating wrinkles, Botox Cosmetic can be used to reshape and rejuvenate facial features by altering the balance of muscles. An example of this is lifting the eyebrow or the corner of the mouth.

BETWEEN EYEBROWS

Known as glabellar lines, these are wrinkles or creases caused by constant squinting or frowning giving the appearance of looking angry or unapproachable. Botox injections serves to relax the muscles, diminishing the vertical lines between the brows and can prevent the development of deeper, long-lasting creases and lines in that facial zone with regular treatments.

FOREHEAD

Known as worry lines, these wrinkles are often the very first signs of aging. A Botox forehead treatment will help relax the forehead muscles, thereby softening the horizontal lines.

SAGGING BROWS

Known simply as a browlift, Botox can elevate heavy brows that cause the appearance of deep-set eyes, thus making you look tired and older than you actually are.

AROUND EYES

Known as crow’s feet, these wrinkles are caused by excessive squinting or even smiling, spreading from the outer corner of the eye. A Botox injection will relax the muscles that cause this problem and smooth the skin around the eyes.

NECK LINES

Botox softens the “necklace lines” on the neck and helps diminish the platysmal bands which give a harsh, firm appearance to the neck.

MASSETER TREATMENT

Botox injected into the large muscles in the side of the face results in their reduced size and functions. Treatment helps slim a square and heavy jaw leaving the face more tapered. It also reduces jaw pain, headaches and clutching of the jaws.

WHY CONSIDER BOTOX

Facial aging can greatly diminish one’s self-confidence, especially if you still feel quite youthful inside. It can be alarming to look in the mirror and see someone so different from who you once were. Fortunately, there are several excellent cosmetic solutions that can help roll back the clock and restore your quality of life. Botox, Dysport and Xeomin all work to minimize facial aging expressed as wrinkles, fine lines and creases. These agents reduce action in the tiny muscles responsible for creating frown lines and smile lines, restoring a smoother, more youthful appearance.

BOTOX RESULTS

Dr Mather personally spends time during his initial consultation with each patient to determine what is needed to smooth and rejuvenate their face. Every person is different, and the number and location of treatment needed to reduce lines and wrinkles will vary. Dr.Mather will ensure that your treatment is specific to your needs.

The most critical point is to produce a very natural appearance – not frozen or expressionless.

Following your Botox injections at Gateway Surgery, your full results will be apparent within one week. Depending on the signs of aging you had treated, any crow’s feet, frown lines, laugh lines and forehead wrinkles will be pleasingly reduced leaving a  smooth and youthful appearance. And, thanks to our refined injection technique, you can expect your results to appear natural without looking frozen or overdone.

Though individual results will vary, the vast majority of our clients still see noticeable results four months after the initial procedure, at which point follow-up appointments are necessary to maintain your relaxed and youthful new look.