Understanding Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Injections

Botox is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles that cause wrinkles. There are several brands of botulinum toxin that are used cosmetically. They work by blocking certain chemical signals from nerves to the injected muscles, temporarily relaxing the facial muscles that cause wrinkles.

The effect of these injections in reducing angry and unwanted facial motions gives a fresh, rested, and rejuvenated look. It typically takes 3 to 5 days for the effects of Botox to begin, while its full effect is usually noted 14 days after treatment. The effects then gradually wear off over 3 to 4 months. 

Our Botox services are:

• FDA approved
• Proven to temporarily improve the appearance of both frown lines between the brows and crow’s feet in adults 18 to 65 years of age
• Injected by skilled and experienced physicians at Weill Cornell Medicine’s Vein Treatment Center