Botox® Chicago
The past decade has seen a lot of innovative advancement in the field of non-surgical options. One of the most popular of these is Botox®, or botulinum toxin A, which is an injection that reduces or even eliminates lines and wrinkles in the face. Our team at the Plastic Surgery Clinic of Chicago offers Botox injections for patients who want to restore the youthful beauty of their face.
What Is Botox?
Botox® is a purified, FDA-approved injectable substance derived from bacteria. It has gained popularity in the field of plastic surgery by being safe, simple, effective, and affordable. It is most commonly used to smooth crow’s feet and frown lines, treat thick or hyperactive muscles in the jaw and neck, and lift the corners of the mouth. Botox® injections are well-known to give the face a more youthful, refreshed appearance.
“Dr. Patel was fantastic! He was very professional and took time to listen to my questions and explain everything to me during my appointment. His office is very clean and Samantha was a sweetheart. I strongly recommend Dr. Patel for any procedure you need. He is a perfectionist and the outcomes could not have been better. He is the only one I will go to.”
If you’re looking for someone who knows how to inject, definitely see Dr. Patel. He’s professional, very knowledgabel and the office is super clean and sleek. Unlike most places in Chicago, he doesn’t dilute his botox and mine always last up to 5 months. I’ve been to so many places in Chicago and my services with Dr. Patel always stands above the rest.
AM I A CANDIDATE FOR BOTOX®?
The face is typically one of the first parts of our body to show signs of aging, often in the form of frown lines, smile lines, crow’s feet, or forehead furrows. Wrinkles in the face can give you the appearance of being perpetually tired or angry. If any of these symptoms are familiar to you, you may be a good candidate for Botox® injections.
Botox® is frequently offered as an adjunct to other aesthetic procedures, such as laser treatments or dermal fillers. When performed together, the combination can not only reduce or eliminate wrinkles, but help to prevent new ones from forming.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR CONSULTATION
When you schedule a consultation with the Plastic Surgery Clinic of Chicago, you will speak with a board-certified plastic surgeon who will review your aesthetic goals with you and perform a facial aesthetic evaluation to see if you are a good candidate for Botox®. Be prepared to discuss your medical history, any medications you might be taking, known allergies, and previous surgeries.
HOW ARE BOTOX® INJECTIONS ADMINISTERED?
Although Botox® might seem like a very simple procedure, it is always important to have an expert board-certified plastic surgeon administer injections. There are dozens of muscles in your face, and specificity is important when undergoing Botox® treatment.
Botox® injections can usually be administered in-office by your plastic surgeon. Your plastic surgeon will determine the optimal injection sites based on your goals, and administer a number of injections depending on the desired outcome.
Botox® works by blocking the nerve signals to the injected muscles. As a result, the muscle is unable to contract, which in turn diminishes facial lines and wrinkles. Botox® is administered in small amounts through a thin needle. There is minimal pain involved, if any, and the procedure usually takes only a few minutes to complete.
RECOVERY AFTER BOTOX® INJECTIONS
There is no recovery time after Botox® is administered; patients may resume their normal level of activity immediately. There may be a small amount of swelling at the injection sites, which usually fades quickly. You should not, however, rub the treated areas after injections because the Botox® may relocate to other parts of the face.
The results of Botox® injections are not typically apparent right away. It may take five to seven days to see the full effect of treatment, and results typically last three to four months. Many patients schedule regular Botox® sessions to extend the effects of their treatment.
POTENTIAL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH BOTOX® INJECTIONS
Botox® has been thoroughly tested and is FDA-approved, and as such, complications are rare. However, there are potential risks that can be associated with any procedure. The potential risks of Botox® injections may include:
- Redness, bruising, or swelling at injection sites
- Headache
- Nausea
- Flu-like symptoms
- Temporary facial weakness
It is a common misconception that Botox® is harmful and can cause botulism. To date, there has never been a verified case of Botox® causing botulism or the symptoms thereof when administered by a board-certified plastic surgeon. There have been botched procedures caused by nonprofessionals, which is why it is exceedingly important to only receive Botox® injections from an expert plastic surgeon that specializes in facial procedures.
WHAT DOES BOTOX® COST?
It is difficult to give an average cost of Botox® injections due to several variables, such as your location, the expertise of the plastic surgeon, and the number of injections required to reach your aesthetic goals can all affect the cost of Botox® treatment. Be sure to discuss all costs associated with your treatment during your consultation.
SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION
If you would like to reduce wrinkles, reduce the signs of aging and have a more youthful appearance, schedule a consultation with the Plastic Surgery Clinic of Chicago. You will speak with a board-certified plastic surgeon who will discuss your specific aesthetic goals and determine if Botox® is right for you.
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This is a great case to highlight the complexities associated with creating an aesthetic tip and how small changes can yield significant aesthetic improvement. In this case, the patient had a droopy tip, hanging columella, and too much nostril show. In the post-operative views you can visualize a tip that is lifted, more projected, and the presence of a more aesthetic alar-columellar relationship. Happy for this patient and her beautiful and natural result. Posted with permission.
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Proud of our research team for getting this published. In this article, we developed a unique risk assessment tool to predict major complications in facial aesthetic surgery. Thank you to the Aesthetic Surgery Journal for publishing our work.
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The hardest type of rhinoplasties for plastic surgeons to perform are cleft rhinoplasties. A major reason is that the anatomy of the nose and midface are asymmetric, therefore, you have an asymmetric nose sitting on top of an asymmetric midface. In this case, I used rib cartilage to rebuild the cartilage of the nose and fat transfer to improve asymmetries of the midface and lips. In the post-operative frontal views, you can see a straighter nose, the tip has been lifted, and the right nostril has been brought down and inwards. On profile view, you can see the dorsal hump was lowered, the tip of the nose has been lifted, rotated, and refined. The fat was placed in the cheeks and upper lip to improve the midface deficiency that is common in cleft lip patients. Posted with permission.
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Plastic surgery can be dramatic or understated. This is a before and after with subtle changes to improve the proportions and aesthetics of the nose in a natural way. This patient wanted only small changes of the dorsum and tip. In the post-operative photos, you can visualize the dorsal hump has been removed and the tip has been refined, slightly rotated and projected. Posted with permission.
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Couldn’t be happier for this beautiful patient and her natural before and after results. This patient is 3 months out from a deep plane or sub-SMAS facelift, neck lift, and facial fat transfer. Pay close attention to the neck, jawline, and midface or cheeks. In the post-operative views you can see a well-defined neck and jawline. The face appears less bottom heavy, there is restoration of the midface volume, and the overall facial configuration is more heart-shaped and youthful. Posted with permission.
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It’s been a minute but this is a great before and after of a facial feminization case and this patient is only 6 weeks out from surgery. Pay close attention to the hairline, the forehead, orbital rims, eyebrows, nose, chin and jawline. Does this patient look like they had major surgery 6 weeks ago? Posted with permission.
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Check out this interesting rhinoplasty case where I performed a combined primary rhinoplasty and sliding genioplasty. Fixing the crooked or deviated nose is very challenging for all rhinoplasty surgeons and the goal is to achieve a straighter nose because a perfectly straight nose does not exist. On the frontal view, you can see a nose that is midline and with beautiful dorsal aesthetic lines. On the profile view, you can visual a nice nasal profile with a slight break at the tip. The sliding genioplasty complements the nose and improves the overall proportions and balance of the face. A chin implant would not be able to achieve this amount of chin augmentation or chin length. Posted with permission.
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It’s never too early to starting thinking about that summer body. This patient underwent a mommy makeover or a breast reduction/lift and tummy tuck. Pay close attention to the belly button, this patient had an umbilical hernia, which made the reconstruction of her belly button even harder. Most plastic surgeons take their time trying to make the belly button look as natural as possible since the appearance of the belly button can be an obvious sign that the patient had a tummy tuck. Posted with permission.
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