11/09/2006

FROWN-LINE PREVENTION

Recent research suggests that a person starting Botox treatments in his or her mid-twenties may prevent the furrows that might have otherwise formed on his or her face without using the wrinkle- and furrow-inhibiting injections. The study involved a comparison of twins, one of whom received Botox injections in her forehead for 13 years. The other twin had only 2 treatments during that same time period. When their foreheads were compared, the twin with the 13 years of Botox treatments had no vertical frown lines in her forehead three weeks after her last treatment. The other twin displayed pronounced frown lines that were the result of repeated muscle contractions. This comparison suggest that prevention may be worthwhile to some.

Botox® has been safely used for more than a decade to eliminate or reduce worry and frown lines, “crow’s feet,” laugh lines, and other wrinkles that are sometimes called dynamic wrinkles. At ELMHURST DERMATOLOGY, we offer the most advanced skin care services, including Botox® and other treatments to address complexion problems in older adults. Call us at 630-832-2111 for personal attention and care from a Board Certified Dermatologist. The practice is located at 242 N. York Road, Suite 101, Elmhurst.

P.S. Botox has also proven itself effective at reducing excessive sweating, a condition known as hyperhidrosis.