What is Botox?
It is a very safe  and reliable medication used in assortment of medical conditions to cause muscle relaxation.

How often do I need to be treated?
Usually one treatment will last up to 4 months.

Who is a good candidate for Botox?
Anyone who is of the age of legal consent.  It is not recommended for pregnant or nursing mothers, people who  undergoing extensive immunosuppresive therapy( such as heart transplant patients, etc.), or individuals with very serious chronic diseases.

What are fillers?
They are actually compounds that fill an area or space. There are many fillers available such as collagen, hyaluronic acid, calcium hydroxyappatite, etc. These compounds are excellent choices for filling in wrinkle lines and crevices around the mouth, between the eyes, and along the the jowl.

Are there any long time side effects?
In experienced hands, the results should be amazing.  Expect some swelling, soreness, and mild bruising, all which resolve within one week to ten days.  The body will break down these compounds over time.

Can I do just a graduated type of treatment?
Yes, but I advocate total correction at time of treatment, because every part influences the other.  I have had patients who needed Botox for the forehead, crow's feet and eleven lines, and opt just to do the elevens making the forehead wrinkles even more noticeable. The same is true with fillers.  It is better to undergo the full correction rather than trying to economize and use fewer syringes.

Is there any down time after these activities?
Usual routines can be resumed immediately.  With fillers, several hours of icing the area and rest are recommended.  By the next day the patient is ready to resume usual activities.

Will using Botox regularly make me have more wrinkles?
No.

If I have had previous plastic or eye surgeries, can I still have Botox or fillers?
Absolutely, these procedures augment what you have already had.  Several doctors routinely refer patients with specific needs.

What if I have questions and concerns?
Dr. Murphy is available 24/7 to answer any questions or concerns.  He will meet with you personally when is deemed necessary.