Advanced Eye Care
Lisa K. Feulner, M.D., Ph.D.
Botox: Cosmetic & Therapeutic
Therapeutic BOTOX
The purpose of BOTOX as a medical treatment is to relieve muscle spasms of the eye, known as blepharospasm. BOTOX is injected directly into the affected muscles. The injection needles are fine and the process is fairly quick. Patients may exterience pain, tenderness and bruising at the injection site. Blepharospasm is a muscle disorder that causes involuntary spasms of the muscles around your eye. This could impair your vision, and make everyday tasks such as driving or using a computer difficult. Symptoms of blepharospasm, dry eyes or watering eyes, light sensitivity, increased blinking and ocular pain Soreness
BOTOX Cosmetic
BOTOX Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows. These frown lines can often make people look tired or unapproachable. Results can be seen in as little as 24-48 hours and will last for up to 4 months. Your doctor decides precisely how to administer BOTOX Cosmetic for best results. Mild pain, tenderness and/or bruisingcan be expected at the injection site, usually lasting up to 48 hours.
