Interested in Botox?

While dermatology revolves around managing and curing skin-related conditions, Dr. Tamara Moss of Moss Dermatology, serving Forest Hills, NY, and the nearby region, believes self-esteem is an important part of overall health. For this reason, our practitioner offers aesthetic treatments, like Botox, as well to help you feel better about yourself. Let's take a moment to discuss what this treatment is and if Botox injections could be right for you.

General Information

Botox is a solution that consists of purified Botulinum toxin. While the natural form is known to cause illness, when altered in a lab, this substance is known to help with the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

It works by inhibiting the muscles from contracting. As a result, the muscle in that area remains relaxed. You then won't have as pronounced wrinkles in that region. 

We should note that it's an intramuscular injection, meaning it's given directly into the muscle. Rather than cosmetic surgery that's permanent, Botox only lasts three to six months, but sometimes, the results will last longer. You can then choose whether or not you want to maintain these results, which would mean having another round of injections. 

Benefits of Botox

Fortunately, if you're interested in having Botox injections at our Forest Hills, NY, office, you'll be happy to know that the results can look natural. It's a customizable treatment that we can alter the dosage and placement of to provide you with results that aren't over the top and are fake looking. 

Fortunately, this is a non-invasive treatment method. It doesn't require a scalpel or any other surgical tools to perform. Not only does this equate to no downtime or scarring, but it also means you have minimal risk of infection. 

Safety of These Injections

In most cases, Botox is safe. To ensure your safety, though, our practitioner will thoroughly screen you before deeming this treatment safe for you. During this time, our dermatologist will look at your medical history to verify you don't have any conditions that could interfere with the safety of the treatment, such as if you have a neurological disease. 

To prevent side effects, our doctor will also take all necessary precautions when administering the injections. If you should happen to have any, they're usually only minor and temporary. Examples include redness at the injection site, facial weakness, or nausea.

If you'd like a more youthful appearance, Botox injections might be right for you. The only way you'll know, though, is by scheduling a consultation with Dr. Moss of Moss Dermatology in Forest Hills, NY.

Call us at (718) 268-3161.