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New York facial cosmetic surgeon Amiya Prasad, M.D. reviews how Botox® blocks nerve signals to limit the movement that causes dynamic wrinkles; how Botox® takes a few days for initial results to show, with full results at 2 weeks; and how the effectiveness of Botox® is highly dependent on the expertise of the administering physician:
0:20 - Introduction to treating wrinkles with Botox®
0:30 - What Botox® is
0:35 - Different brands of botulinum toxin/ neuromodulators
0:41 - The functions of botulinum toxin
1:02 - How facial wrinkles form
1:27 - How Botox® reduces facial muscle activity to treat dynamic wrinkles while the face is in motion
1:31 - How Botox® takes a few days for initial results to show, with full results at 2 weeks
1:42 - How judicial application of Botox® can soften lines during facial movement while maintaining natural expressions
1:52 - How the results of Botox® are highly dependent on the expertise of the administering physician
2:04 - How excessive Botox® units can result in a frozen appearance, while insufficient units can yield imperceptible results
2:19 - The risks of improper injection placement
2:26 - How Dr. Prasad administers Botox® and schedules follow-up appointments
2:50 - How Botox® can also address static wrinkles while the face is at rest
3:03 - Why Botox® is not a solution for all facial aging concerns
3:16 - How combining Botox® with additional treatments can address other facial aging concerns
