There is no dispute. Both doctors and more than 2.8 million patients who underwent Botox injections in 2004 agree that Botox is effective in treating frown lines and crow’s feet. Botox can produce results that allow for some natural movement, yet still produce exactly the desired effect on wrinkles and furrows. While there is no down time, results are typically visible in two to three days but may take up to a week to fully develop. Those results usually last three to four months or more.

No sedation or local anesthetic is required, and you can resume normal activities immediately. You can even drive yourself home or back to the office. The effect of Botox® is seen within 2-5 days after the injections.

Unlike collagen, there are no allergies associated with Botox® and again, there may be long-lasting or permanent effect. The side effects, which most commonly involve bruising at the injection site, are minimal and temporary.

Dr. Mariotti also uses Botox® with laser facial resurfacing and eyelid surgery to achieve a fabulous result! All of these techniques can give a tremendous added effect in decreasing the amount of wrinkles and improving the ultimate cosmetic result.

Botox® injections are best performed by an experienced and skilled surgeon. Dr.Mariotti's injection technique has evolved to produce extremely gratifying results for patients. Furthermore, he emphasizes individualized treatment tailored to each patient's specific needs rather than using a standardized approach. While this technique requires more attention, time, and skill on the part of the surgeon, it ensures that each patient receives the best results possible with the fewest risks or complications.

Botox® is an excellent treatment for forehead lines, Crow's feet and frown lines. It can even be used sparingly under the outside edge of the eyebrow to give a nice, non surgical, elevation of the eyebrow!

Other uses for Botox® include elimination of underarm and palm sweating. This treatment has been quite helpful for those individual who are embarrassed shaking hands or raising their arms because of excess sweating.