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Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Effects of Botox varies from patient to patient

On average, most patients will notice that they will see a return of ‘dynamic’ wrinkles (those created from muscle contraction) by three months after injections of Botox.

Some patients do not want to see any movement or appearance of any wrinkles and may feel that Botox only lasts them 2-3 months, while other patients may say that their Botox lasted them 6-9 months, but upon examination you see a fair amount of movement.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.
In general, this is not dependent on age. You may find someone in their late 20′s or early 30s with very animated wrinkles that are quite apparent with only little muscle contraction, while you may see a 60-year-old patient with few dynamic wrinkles.

Orange County Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Botox works wonders for dynamic wrinkles on the forehead, lips and eyes

Botox works very nicely for ‘dynamic’ wrinkles which occur due to forehead muscle contraction.  It will also prevent future wrinkles from developing.  Botox, however, does not eliminate wrinkles that are already etched in although it may soften them.  For these ‘static’ or permanent wrinkles you can consider other options such as ablative or non-ablative laser resurfacing.  These laser procedures, however, will work best if combined with Botox otherwise the wrinkles will return fairly quickly.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Orange County Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Should I wait to have a Face Lift until after my Botox wears-off?

Botox and fillers are complimentary to many Face Lifts. Each procedure can improve signs of aging at different levels and regions. It is usually not ideal to perform all of these procedures in the same setting however as the effects of the filler and Botox will be less precise.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Orange County Cosmetic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Botox for Lip Lines

Botox is a wonderful modality to utilize for lip lines; however, you must understand what you are getting into.

When injecting Botox in the forehead or glabella, it is okay if one is unable to contract these muscles; however, only a small amount of Botox should be injected around the mouth at any given time in order to prevent oral disharmony or affect one’s pucker too much.  This may mean that you will require more frequent injections to maintain this result.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Orange County Cosmetic Surgeon Q & A

Botox Works Well – Used in the right spots

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Orange County Cosmetic Surgeon Q & A

Botox and Juvederm used together create amazing results

Fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane are best to plump lips as they are fillers.  Botox, on the other hand, effects the nerve impulses to muscles that create lines or wrinkles (dynamic rhytids).  Having said this, I have on occasion injected Botox around the lips for “smoker’s lines” and patients have felt that it also helped them achieve a fuller lip by effecting the way the lip roll is.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – What is the appropriate amount of Botox?

Many patients benefit from Botox for treatment of dynamic wrinkles of the forehead, glabella (11′s), crow’s feet, and droopy brows. Fifty units of Botox is a very average amount to begin with. Some patients may require more on their second treatment.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Orange County Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Orange County Botox Specialist Dr. Sanjay Grover – Dynamic Wrinkles

On average, most patients will notice that they will see a return of ‘dynamic’ wrinkles (those created from muscle contraction) by three months after injections of Botox.

Some patients do not want to see any movement or appearance of any wrinkles and may feel that Botox only lasts them 2-3 months, while other patients may say that their Botox lasted them 6-9 months, but upon examination you see a fair amount of movement.

In general, this is not dependent on age.  You may find someone in their late 20′s or early 30s with very animated wrinkles that are quite apparent with only little muscle contraction, while you may see a 60-year-old patient with few dynamic wrinkles.

Orange County Cosmetic Surgeon Q & A

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.