San Francisco, Oakland and Walnut Creek BOTOX® Cosmetic
Interested in BOTOX® Cosmetic?
You've heard the excitement about BOTOX® Cosmetic in the San Francisco, Oakland and Walnut Creek area and you're considering whether it's a good choice for you. You've come to the right place to find out!
Dr. Mabrie is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation techniques. Through many years of medical education and training focused specifically on the face, Dr. Mabrie is uniquely qualified to help you decide if BOTOX Cosmetic is right for you. Request a consultation online, call us at 415-445-9513, or email us today.
What Is BOTOX Cosmetic?
With a few tiny injections, BOTOX Cosmetic blocks the release of acetylcholine, the chemical that causes muscles to contract.
The substance is a natural, purified protein that has been used for many years to treat a variety of conditions including facial tics and eye disorders. BOTOX Cosmetic acts as a block between the nerves that cause facial muscles to contract and produce forehead lines, crow's feet, and furrows between the eyebrows. With targeted muscles relaxed, facial skin looks smooth and youthful again.
The treatment is the only one of its kind that's FDA-approved for use on facial wrinkles.
How Does the Treatment Work?
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Before & After
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As we grow older, many of the lines and wrinkles on our face are caused by natural aging processes and environmental damage. Collagen, the protein that's key to smooth, youthful skin, breaks down with the passing years and exposure to Bay Area sun and wind. Wrinkles commonly known as "crepe paper" wrinkles begin to appear on the lower portions of the face.
But there's another class of facial wrinkles with as much or more potential to make us look old, tired, and even perpetually worried or angry. These are called "dynamic wrinkles," and we all have them on our foreheads and around our eyes. They are the creases that enable us to express ourselves-smiling when we're happy, creasing our eyebrows in concentration, or wrinkling our forehead in surprise. There's no way around it, over time these creases become deeply engraved. Laugh lines, worry lines; however you describe them, they're still prominent wrinkles that can make you look older than you feel.
To reduce or even eliminate your dynamic wrinkles, Dr. Mabrie will treat the area using small injections. Most patients describe the sensation as equivalent to a small sting. You can go back to your normal activities immediately and see your refreshed, relaxed face appear over the next few days.
Treatment is simple for Walnut Creek, Oakland and San Francisco BOTOX Cosmetic patients, taking just a few minutes in Dr. Mabrie's office, and the results normally last three or four months. Potential side effects are few, including headache and minor bruising.
Injectable or Surgical Facelift?Read Dr. Mabrie's blog post on this topic to learn more about the causes of facial aging.
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The Surgeon For You
Dr. David Mabrie offers:
- Double board certification
- Excellent training & experience
- Specialization in the face and neck
