Botox®

What Is Botox®

Would you like to reduce the wrinkles around your eyes and mouth? Are you tired of forehead creases that make you look angry or tired? Botox is a proven, effective way to have the unwrinkled, young-looking face you desire.

For years, Botox injections have been among the most frequently performed cosmetic procedures because of the unique effectiveness and safety of Botox in treating certain types of facial wrinkles. Botox can improve the look of moderate to severe crow’s feet lines around the eyes, frown lines around the mouth, and vertical forehead creases that develop between the eyes which make a person look sad or angry. In addition, Botox injected into the lower face and neck muscle (platysma) may provide temporary improvement of some of the visible signs of aging in these areas.

How it works: Botox blocks signals from the nerves to the muscles, meaning that the injected muscle cannot contract. This “muscle blocking” is what makes your wrinkles relax and soften.

How Is a Botox Procedure Done?

Receiving a Botox injection takes only a few minutes and does not require anesthesia. Botox, a liquid, is injected with a fine needle into specific facial muscles with only minor discomfort. The treatment generally takes 3-7 days to take full effect.

How Long Does Botox Last?

The effects from Botox will last 3-4 months. As muscle action gradually returns, the lines and wrinkles begin to reappear and need to be treated again. However, these lines and wrinkles often appear less severe with time because those muscles are being trained to relax.

Highly Experienced In Botox Procedures

One of the leading cosmetic surgeons in Westchester, Dr. Samuel Beran has performed thousands of Botox treatments with outstanding results. Dr. Beran understands how important it is for a woman to have smooth, young-looking skin and to feel confident about her face and herself. If Botox is something you are interested in, Dr. Beran will explain the procedure and make sure you understand exactly what results to expect. He will take all the time you need and make sure your questions are answered.

How Much Does Botox Cost?

Because the texture and appearance of every woman’s facial skin is unique and the results she is seeking from Botox are specific to her, the exact cost of this facial rejuvenation treatment is determined by Dr. Beran after he has met with the patient and together, they have decided what type of procedure will achieve the best possible results.

Contact Me

To schedule a complimentary cosmetic consultation for Botox injections, call our Valhalla and Harrison offices at (914) 761-7070 or our New York City office at (212) 256-9748. You may also send Dr. Beran an e-mail at drsberan@yahoo.com or fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment.

Botox FAQs

What does Botox usually treat?

Botox is usually used for expression lines, especially crow’s feet, forehead creases, and the vertical lines between the eyebrows that can make the face look tense or tired. It can also be used in parts of the lower face and neck when the muscle activity there is adding to visible aging.

How does Botox actually work?

Botox softens the pull from the muscles that keep creating those lines. When that pull relaxes, forehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet can look less sharp. It is different from filler because it does not add fullness under the skin.

How long does a Botox appointment usually take?

The visit is usually short. The treatment itself is done with small injections in the areas being treated, and most people do not need real downtime afterward. You may start noticing a change in a few days, with the result settling in more fully over the next week.

How long does Botox last?

Most Botox results last about 3 to 4 months. As the muscle movement slowly returns, the lines can start to show again, which is when many patients come back for another treatment. With repeated treatment, those lines may look less harsh because the muscles are not being used in the same way as often.

Will Botox make my face look frozen?

That is usually what people worry about, but it is not the goal. The point is to soften the lines that make you look tired, angry, or older than you feel while still letting your face look like yours. The amount used and the placement matter a lot.

How is the cost of Botox decided?

The cost depends on what areas are being treated and how much Botox is needed to get the right result. Everyone’s face moves a little differently, so the plan is usually based on the lines you want to soften and the kind of look you want afterward.