Repetitive muscle action in the face may cause wrinkles, typically in the forehead, between the brows, and at the sides of the eyes (smile lines/crow’s feet). BOTOX weakens muscle action, smoothing the wrinkles.
Additionally, with the weakening of specific muscles, those muscles with opposing action become stronger, so treatment of crow’s feet will not only smooth wrinkles on the sides of the eye. Still, it will also lift the tail of the brow. BOTOX is composed of Botulinum, which is the active ingredient that weakens muscle action.
Good candidates are men and women in their 20’s and older who are looking to reduce facial wrinkles and creases. Other applications beyond treating the brow and around the eyes include reversal of downturned corners of the mouth and neckbands. All clients should be in good physical and mental health, with realistic expectations for improvement rather than perfection.
During the initial consultation, you will discuss with Dr. Shermak what you would like to improve so she can understand your expectations and determine how to achieve your desired result best. At that visit, the treatment may take place. A second treatment is recommended 4 to 6 months later to achieve optimal results.
For 24 hours, the area treated should not be rubbed or massaged and bending over needs to be avoided (exercise, gardening, cleaning floors) to avoid migration of the product. Regular exercise and activities may be resumed by the following day. Some clients bruise with treatment, particularly at the side of the eyes, but this will resolve quickly and be helped by taking Arnica tablets.
The way you look and feel directly affects your self-confidence. In addition to treating Baltimore BOTOX patients, Dr. Shermak takes care of many Baltimore Sculptra, blepharoplasty, brow lift, facelift, facial fat grafting, and facial liposuction clients. Undergoing multiple treatments at once can not only save money it can also cut down on recovery time. Please visit these pages to learn more or speak with Dr. Shermak about these other options during your consultation.
On average, your improvement will continue for around 3-4 months, at which time you can elect to repeat the treatment with Dr. Shermak.
If you have ever tweezed an eyelash or eyebrow hair, then you are well-prepared for the discomfort level associated with the BOTOX procedure. Dr. Shermak is extremely gentle and provides a numbing agent that makes the injection virtually painless. Most find it’s over before they even know it happened.
Unfortunately, procedures performed for strictly cosmetic reasons often don’t get approved by medical insurance carriers. However, if you are undergoing BOTOX treatment for medical purposes such as migraine headaches, there may be an opportunity for reimbursement. Check with your carrier to learn more.
The only downside comes when BOTOX injections are performed by someone without adequate professional experience and certification, as sometimes happens in unregulated med spas. While it is a simple procedure, administering BOTOX requires a high degree of precision and artistry. It should only be attempted by a board-certified plastic surgeon such as Baltimore’s Dr. Shermak. This prevents unwanted side effects and points towards a final result that appears both beautiful and natural.
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$100 in office consultation fee. If patient decides to go ahead with the treatment, that $100 will be credited towards the procedure
This is a new day, with new safety protocols. Our goal is to keep everyone safe and respect the continued concerns COVID-19 may present.
The state of Maryland is now fortunately downgraded to Yellow Status. COVID stress on the medical system has lessened and most areas in the state no longer mandate masks.
Currently in our office we are maintaining sterile surfaces and compulsive cleaning protocols – as always. We are requesting information about vaccination status, to particularly better help us prepare for patients interested in surgical procedures.
We are not mandating masks. We do respect our patients’ wishes and will wear a mask when requested to do so. We want our patients to be absolutely comfortable. All of our staff are vaccinated.
This is certainly an evolving issue and we will continue to pivot as COVID statistics change – hopefully for the better! Thank you!
