You Are in Good Hands: BOTOX® Cosmetic by Your Eye Surgeon
BOTOX® Cosmetic is the most popular cosmetic medical treatment in the US. It is favored by both men and women who are looking for non-surgical methods of skin rejuvenation. BOTOX® Cosmetic has a long history of use in ophthalmology and was first utilized by Dr. Alan B Scott, an ophthalmologist. In 1973, Dr. Scott, from the Smith Kettlewell Eye Research Institute, used botulinium toxin type A (BTX-A)experimentally to relax muscles in animals. After many years of extensive research, he officially used BTX-A for the first time in humans to treats trabismus or lazy eye. Since then, BTX-A has been used therapeutically for eyelidspastic disorders, hemifacial spasms and muscle misalignment. It is still the most effective treatment for blepharospasms, and most ophthalmologists have years of experience performing the procedure. An ophthalmologist is also the first to describe the use of BOTOX® injections for cosmetic effect. Today BOTOX® Cosmetic is a safe and effective method for reducing wrinkles and fine lines, and improving facial contours – thanks to the works of great ophthalmologists.
So how does it work? BOTOX® Cosmetic is a safe, naturally-occurring substance that can help relax the muscles around the eyes and forehead. By temporarily weakening specific muscles, your physician can soften the lines between your brows,forehead, and around the eyes. Your ophthalmologist is highly knowledgeable about the anatomy and physiology of the eyelids and face. If your frown lines have become more visible than you wish, BOTOX® Cosmetic may be the right answer for you.