Botox® Cosmetic Injections - San Francisco

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a simple, non-surgical procedure for temporarily smoothing moderate to severe glabellar lines - the vertical frown lines between the eyebrows that look like an "11" - in adult women and men aged 18 to 65. BOTOX® Cosmetic relaxes the dominant facial muscles that cause the "11s" to form by blocking nerve impulses that trigger wrinkle-causing muscle contractions, creating a smoothed and improved appearance between the brows. Results can last up to four months and may vary with each patient.

Ask Dr. Kwan if BOTOX® Cosmetic is right for you.

Discomfort is usually minimal and brief. You can expect to be in and out of the office without downtime. You may see a marked improvement in the moderate to severe frown lines between your brows within days. Improvement may continue for as long as a month, and could last up to four months.

Botox® has been used therapeutically for over 16 years to treat a variety of medical conditions. It is approved in more than 75 countries and remains the most-studied botulinum toxin and one of the most widely researched medicines in the world. Botox® has been FDA approved for cosmetic use since 2002.

It is a purified protein administered by a series of tiny injections directly into muscles that cause frown lines. The Botox® then relaxes the muscles thus reducing the frown lines.

How can I be sure I’m getting real Botox® Cosmetic?
Dr. Kwan only uses Botox® Cosmetic in his office, which is shipped directly form Allergan Pharmaceuticals (the makers of Botox®).

What is a treatment like?
The treatment is simple, Dr. Kwan will administer several tiny injections of BOTOX® Cosmetic directly into the muscles that cause those moderate to severe frown lines between the brows. Then he will determine where to administer the remaining injections by examining your ability to move certain muscles in your brow area. The location, size, and use of the muscles that create a furrowed brow vary markedly among individuals. No anesthesia is required, although Dr. Kwan may choose to numb the area with a cold pack or anesthetic cream prior to injecting.

When will I see results?
You can expect to see softening of the frown lines within a few days after the treatment. Visible results may last up to four months.

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