Through a combination of aging changes and facial animation, wrinkles develop around our eyes, on our foreheads and between our eyebrows.  These lines often make us look older than we feel.  As well, they may convey emotions to others such as anger or even fatigue, though we may not feel that way.

BOTOX© cosmetic is a revolutionary wrinkle reduction procedure that has become one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the world.  This non-surgical procedure takes only minutes to perform and can reduce or eliminate facial lines.  BOTOX© cosmetic is a purified protein that is injected directly into specific muscles.  By relaxing these overactive facial muscles the wrinkles caused by their contractions soften and usually disappear. 

Dr. Filer performs all BOTOX© cosmetic treatments himself, rather than having a nurse or a physician’s assistant perform them.  He utilizes a specially formulated anesthetic cream to make the procedure essentially painless.  The procedure usually takes ten minutes or so, and you can return to work and normal activities immediately afterward.  It usually takes a few days to see a visible improvement, and most patients see results up to 4 months.  In some area of the face, BOTOX© cosmetic can be combined with Restylane® (a filling agent) to give cosmetic results that can last for up to one year.   BOTOX© cosmetic works best on the lines of the upper face, such as the Crow’s feet, forehead lines, nasal “bunny” lines and frown lines.  Dr. Filer also uses BOTOX© cosmetic to help elevate and enhance the natural arch of the eyebrows in women. Please feel free to contact our office for more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation.