Botox® is great maintenance!

Dr. Bentkover has used Botox® (Botulinum Toxin Type A) successfully for facial rejuvenation for over 12 years (since 1995). Botox® (also called Botox Cosmetic®) treats what are called "dynamic" wrinkles and creases through a process known as cosmetic denervation. In cosmetic denervation, the Botox® is injected in such a way as to block the signal from specific nerves to a particular muscle. In this way the Botox® can precisely block the action of a muscle or muscles that cause specific dynamic wrinkles or creases in your face.  The effects of a typical treatment last about 3-4 months.

Botox® is very safe.

Manufactured only by Allergan, this product has been used for over 20 years to treat conditions like facial muscle spasms. Actually, as much Botox® is used safely in children as in adults. In children it is used to treat strabismus ("lazy eye") and to loosen muscles for children who need physical therapy for cerebral palsy. The product used for cosmetic treatments is actually known as Botox Cosmetic® and is the same as regular Botox® but in a more "cosmetic" packaging. Both are Allergan's purified botulinum toxin type A.

Areas treated include...

• The crow's feet around your eyes
• Worry lines or scowl lines between your brows (the "11's" in the area called your glabella). 
• Forehead for a  "Botox® Browlift" to elevate your brow.
• The horizontal lines of your forehead.
• The chin creases caused by over-active muscles in that area.

 Dr. Bentkover also often uses Botox® in conjunction with fillers like Radiesse® and Restylane®, and with some of our lasers.

"Not all Botox® treatments are created equal."

An effective Botox® treatment depends on a number of factors:

• The number of units delivered in each injection site.  If too few units are used, the result may be less effective and shorter acting.
• The injector's knowledge of the function, location and interplay between the muscle groups being injected in your face.
• The injector's overall knowledge of facial aesthetics--what looks good and what does not look good.
• A customized treatment for you. A commitment to using whatever amount of Botox it takes to achieve your individual aesthetic goals.
  

As a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Bentkover applies his knowledge of facial aesthetics and the interplay between the muscle groups being injected to give you as balanced and natural appearing a treatment as possible. The results of a Botox® treatment should be obvious to you but subtle to others. Dr. Bentkover uses as high and effective a dose of the product as needed to customize your treatment. If you need a higher or lower dose in a particular location, he will adjust the dose to achieve what you want. 
 

We are committed to your Satisfaction.

There is no need to pay the high Boston or New York fees for Botox®.  Our treatments are priced very competitively. We use only Allergan's Botox®. We will not skimp on the amount of Botox® injected.  The secret to maintaining the look you want with Botox® is to stay on a regular schedule. Through our Botox® VIP program, our regualr patients also qualify for progressive discounts throughout the year. They only time they actually pay our full fee is at the first treatment. We also often run special discounts on Botox® around the winter holidays and in the spring.

We truly believe...

Botox® is great maintenance!