BOTOX^® Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium, which reduces the activity of the muscles that cause frown and laugh lines, and crow’s feet. This simple, non-surgical treatment can temporarily smooth moderate to severe lines in people from 18 to 65 years of age. It is the only treatment of its type approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). One 10-minute treatment, consisting of a few tiny injections, can lead to a noticeable improvement, which can last up to 4 months. Results may vary. In 2005, almost 3.3 million procedures were performed with FDA-approved BOTOX^® Cosmetic.  Dr. Pinke has been using BOTOX^® for almost twenty years.  Prior to approval for the above cosmetic uses, it was used extensively with great success to treat facial spasm. 

At the Pinke Center for Eye Health, Dr. Pinke performs all BOTOX^® Cosmetic injections. No anesthesia is required, although the injection area may be numbed with a cold pack or anesthetic cream. Dr. Pinke determines where to administer the injections by examining your ability to move certain muscles in your brow area. The entire BOTOX^® Cosmetic injection procedure takes approximately 10 minutes.

What can I expect after the procedure?

There is no recovery time needed. You are free to go right after the procedure. An uncommon side effect following injection include temporary eyelid droop, Localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness, and/or bleeding/bruising may be associated with the injection. Patients with certain neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk of serious side effects. Within days, you may notice dramatic reduction in unwanted frown lines or "crow's feet" that can last up to 4-6 months.