What is Botox?
Botox, or when used for cosmetic purposes Botox Cosmetic is a type of neuromodulator that relaxes muscles to soften and eliminate certain lines and creases. Relaxing these muscles effectively flattens out that area of skin giving a more youthful and aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Contrary to rumor, Botox properly used does not “freeze the face” and eliminate its expressiveness. Here again, achievement of a natural-looking result is as much art as science. The objective is not simply youthfulness, but a youthfulness in accord with the individual face. Botox injections should be done very gently and carefully so as to prevent damage and deep lines; it can be very precisely filtrated and calibrated to the needs of the client. It is of special importance to actors (although really no less so to the rest of us) that the face remain fully animated and expressive.
How Botox is Injected
Botox can be administered at Dr. Kanodia’s office by appointment only. Before your appointment the injection will be freshly prepared to ensure optimal results. Next, Dr. Kanodia will consult with you and discuss your concerns as well as inspecting the areas to be injected. Once deciding on the proper areas for treatment, a small amount of Botox will be injected directly into the site where results are desired through a tiny needle. It’s relatively painless and takes only minutes.
Primary Areas Targeted by Botox
- Frown Lines (Procerus and Corrugator)
- Horizontal Lines in the forehead (Frontalis)
- Crows Feet (Orbicularis Occuli)
- Neck (Platysma)- to prevent downward pull
Secondary Areas Targeted by Botox
- Vertical lines above the upper lip (very carefully and superficially injected with micro drops using a 32 gauge needle). Here I use 1/5th of what is typically used, causing no interference with the mobility of the mouth.
- Mentalis–in the chin to soften the orange peel appearance.
- The jowl area (Depressor Anguli Oris)–when the D.A.O. muscle is strong it has a tendency to pull the face down and create the appearance of jowling. Preventative treatment can be started as early as age 30. 3-5 units of botox on each D.A.O. is safe and adequate.
- Under the eye–1 micro drop (2-3 units) to help lines under the eye in selected patients.
Schedule A Botox Treatment
Dr. Kanodia personally does all botox injections for his patients. You will not be passed off to anyone else. He will personally consult with you and offer his expert eye for beauty and symmetry allowing you to get the very best from your Botox Cosmetic treatment. Give us a call to discuss his available appointment times and visiting our Beverly Hills Los Angeles location.
