Botox in Connecticut with Dr. Wilfred Brown and Carolyn Brown, APRN
Wrinkles are inevitable, but some wrinkles aren’t caused by age. They are caused by repetitive muscle motions. Even young adults can experience repetitive muscle contractions that cause lines and wrinkles to develop.
However, you can refresh and smooth the appearance of moderate to severe lines and wrinkles with natural-looking results from Botox®. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Wilfred Brown and his expert team are among the best Botox providers in Connecticut. Read on to see what Botox injections from an experienced provider can do for you.
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What Is Botox?
Botox® is a purified, prescription neuromodulator made from botulinum toxin type A. It works at the source of many lines and wrinkles, including the tiny, repeated muscle movements we make every day, like squinting, frowning, and raising our brows. Over the years, those motions etch lines into the skin that feel impossible to ignore or remedy.
When Dr. Brown injects Botox in very small amounts into a targeted muscle, it temporarily blocks the signal that tells that muscle to contract. The muscles relax, the skin above it smooths out, and the lines soften. Because only the treated muscles are affected, you keep your natural expressions in the rest of your face.
Botox is one of the most widely studied and commonly performed non-surgical cosmetic treatments in the world. It is also used for more than wrinkles. In the right patients, it can help with excessive sweating, jaw tension, and certain types of chronic migraines. Because it’s a medical-grade product, the provider behind the syringe matters. Knowing the facial anatomy, how much to use, and exactly where to place it is what separates a natural, refreshed result from a frozen or uneven one.
What Can a Botox Accomplish?
Botox is a neuromodulator that temporarily blocks signals to the underlying muscles that cause skin to wrinkle. By preventing repetitive muscular motion, Botox can diminish and smooth the appearance of moderate to severe wrinkles with natural-looking results.
Without impacting movements in untreated areas of the face, Botox can provide a smoother, more refreshed appearance of the:
- Eye area, including glabellar lines
- Neck
- Frown lines
Botox can also treat hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, in areas including:
- Hands
- Armpits
- Feet
Dr. Brown uses precision with every injection to create significant enhancements to each patient’s appearance by targeting only those muscles that can cause skin to wrinkle, never leaving you looking overdone or expressionless.
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Dr. Wilfred Brown is dual-board certified plastic surgeon with over thirty years of experience in general and plastic surgery. Dr. Brown combines his rigorous surgical training with his artistic capability to create beautifully natural results for his patients.
What Is a Non-Surgical Facelift?
Often, Botox and dermal filler procedures are performed simultaneously for total facial rejuvenation in a non-surgical facelift.
While Botox addresses repetitive muscle contractions that lead to fine lines and wrinkles, dermal fillers can restore volume to areas of deflation in the face. The Juvéderm line has different properties to help restore various areas of facial volume, including the lips and the cheeks.
Non-surgical facelifts are customized for each patient’s needs and aesthetic goals. Typically, most patients who are considering a non-surgical facelift are looking to improve the appearance of:
- Fine lines
- Deep creases
- Lost volume
- Lax skin
- Thinning lips