Botox® Cosmetic is a simple, non-surgical, treatment that can smooth moderate frown lines between the eyebrows, forehead lines and crows feet. Botox® has been used to treat millions of people in the United States since its approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The treatment reduces the activity of the muscles that cause wrinkles in the upper part of your face. It is quick, easy and extremely efficient!

Dr. Jerry K. Popham is a member of the Botox® Cosmetic Physicians Network and has been specially trained in administering Botox treatments.

Who is a candidate for Botox®?

The best candidates for the procedure are those between ages of 25 and 65. Wrinkles in people over 65 are often not caused by muscle pull but sun damage so each patient must be evaluated on an individual bases.

The Botox® Cosmetic Treatment

Dr. Popham administers several tiny injections of Botox® Cosmetic directly into the muscles that cause moderate to severe wrinkles. The result is that the underlying facial muscles relax, resulting in a smooth, unwrinkled look. No sedative or local anesthetic is used because the pain associated with the procedure is minimal. A small amount of discomfort is felt when the needle is inserted and the liquid injected. This sensation lasts approximately 5 seconds. The entire Botox® Cosmetic injection procedure takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

Discomfort from a Botox® Cosmetic treatment is minimal and brief. Most patients compare the sensation to a pinprick. You may resume normal activity immediately but refrain from exercising or lying down for four hours after the treatment. You should see a marked improvement within a few days. Full effects of the treatment take three to eight days. The benefits will last for an average of three to four months.