Dynamic wrinkles are caused by contractions of the delicate underlying facial muscles every time you smile, laugh or frown. The more emotion you show, the deeper these wrinkles and lines are likely to be. While you may have earned every one of your worry lines, you don’t have to show them anymore.
Now, thanks to Botox® Cosmetic, dynamic lines can be dramatically softened. The procedure, known as cosmetic denervation, uses Botox injections to improve the appearance of worry lines, frown lines, laugh lines, crow’s feet and other dynamic wrinkles. 
How Botox® Cosmetic works?
Botox blocks impulses from the nerve to the tiny facial muscles that are related to expression lines. Botox relaxes the muscles so they contract less vigorously. After treatment, the overlying skin becomes smoother and less wrinkled, without distorting normal facial expression. 
Are Botox treatments safe?
Botox injections have been used safely and effectively for over fifteen years to treat many ophthalmological and neurological disorders. Each year thousands of patients receive Botox treatments for a variety of conditions, and it is now the most popular treatment for reversing the visible signs of aging.
Limitations of Botox Cosmetic
Unfortunately, Botox Cosmetic is a temporary solution for the treatment of dynamic wrinkles. The effects of the treatments last from 4 - 6 months. You will need to have treatments about 2 - 3 times a year. Early clinical studies indicate that after receiving Botox Cosmetic over time, there appears to be a longer lasting effect. This could be due to the relaxing of the skin in that area and breaking the habit of certain facial expressions.
Your Consultation
Dr. Hopping reviews your concerns and discusses if Botox® Cosmetic is the most effective treatment approach in your case. Oftentimes, fillers can further enhance the results of Botox therapy.
The Procedure
Cosmetic denervation with Botox is a simple and safe procedure. Dr. Hopping uses a tiny micro-needle to inject a very small amount of Botox, very precisely, into muscles on the face. Because the needle is so fine and only a small amount of liquid is used, the pain associated with the injections is minimal.
Most patients compare the sensation to a bug bite. No sedation or local anesthetic is required, and you can resume normal activities immediately. Treating wrinkles with Botox Cosmetic is a simple and safe procedure and the entire treatment takes about 10 minutes. You can even drive yourself home or back to the office. Some patients experience a slight temporary bruising at the injection site. This can usually be covered with make-up.
Expected Results
Botox® Cosmetic takes two to three days to start working and two weeks to see the maximal effect. Most patients require treatments two to three times per year to maintain maximal improvement. The results can give patients the rested, relaxed, rejuventation they are seeking.
Find out if you could benefit from this procedure. Schedule your consultation with Dr. Hopping today.
