Botox® & Dysport®

Many people are plagued with excessive sweating—a condition termed hyperhidrosis. For those affected, this is an embarrassing condition that affects daily life and sometimes dictates clothing choices and activities. Botox and Dysport block the nerve receptor that controls sweating. When the product is administered to the area affected, it can significantly reduce the amount of sweating to a more normal level. It is possible that this procedure could be considered a covered medical service through insurance. »Visit Website

Botox injections into the masseter muscle can be used for both functional and cosmetic reasons. The masseter muscle is a bulky muscle that is located in the lower cheek area along the jawline. It is the muscle that allows us to chew and clench. Many individuals have an involuntary clenching and grinding tendency that contributes to issues such as jaw pain, migraine headaches, TMJ problems, and wearing down of tooth enamel. As a result of this muscle overactivity, the masseter may enlarge (hypertrophy) and become bulky in appearance. A large masseter muscle creates a fuller appearing lower face—a more squared off look—which is considered a masculine trait. When Botox is injected into this muscle, it weakens the muscle, thereby resulting in an improvement of clenching and grinding. This strategy can also be used to slim the jawline and create a more heart shaped or oval face. It is a quick, painless procedure with no downtime.

There are muscles around the eyes that pull the eyebrows down (depressors), and there are muscles that pull the eyebrows up (elevators). By strategic placement of Botox to weaken the depressors of the brow and by avoiding the weakening of the elevators of the brow, Botox can be used to induce a “chemical brow lift.”

The contraction of the muscle around the mouth causes vertical lip lines to form over time (smoker’s lines). Many people who have never smoked develop these lines. A small amount of Botox may be injected here to soften the lines without impairing function. You will still be able to talk, laugh, kiss, eat, and smile as usual, but the strong pursing movement will be softened.

The deep muscle of the neck—the platysma muscle—pulls the neck down and outward. Over time, this motion contributes to lower face and neck laxity. Injection of botox into the platysmal bands will decrease this motion and help to keep the lower face/jawline area lifted. It also helps the neck appear tighter. Microdroplet botox can also be injected into the superficial layers of skin to improve neck texture. Dr. Hoang is a firm believer in addressing this area early. Once neck sagging is noticeable, it is much harder to correct. When this area is treated as a preventive strategy, it helps to keep the area looking tight and lifted.