Botox Treatment Center - Aspen Hill, MDAspen Hill Dermatologist Doctors for Botox TreatmentType of Physician: Dermatologist What is a Dermatologist? A certification by the Board of Dermatology; practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars. Specialty: Dermatology Common Name: Skin Doctor Dermatologist Doctors in Aspen Hill * Ronald N Shore MD  Brown & Canning MDs  Brown & Canning MDs  Robert I Horowitz MD  Hema A Sundaram MD PA  Matthew & Robert Katz MDs  Matthew & Robert Katz MDs  Joseph M Porres MD  Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Center LLC  Stephen W White MD  Derm Associates PC  Derm Associates PC  Derm Associates PC  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Drs Jaffe O'Neill & Lindgren MD PA  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Drs Jaffe O'Neill & Lindgren MD PA  Skin Cancer Surgery Ctr  Drs Jaffe O'Neill & Lindgren MD PA  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Skin Cancer Surgery Ctr  Skin Cancer Surgery Ctr  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Sheldon K Gottlieb MD  Greater Washington Dermatology  Greater Washington Dermatology  NIH Dermatology Branch  National Naval Medical Center Dermatology  Leonard C Sperling MD  Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Ronald B Prussick MD PC  DiGiovanna & Peck MDs  David Green MD  DiGiovanna & Peck MDs  Comprehensive Dermatology PC  Purnima Sau MD  Walter J Giblin MD  Elizabeth A Liotta MD  Samuel S Norvell Jr. MD  Brenda J Berberian MD  Richard J Castiello MD  Robert J Carnathan MD CHTD  Leonard Cutler MD  Daniel L Dellatorre MD  Leonard Cutler MD  Shelly Hall MD  Lynn McKinley-Grant MD  Laurence H Miller MD PA  Margaret O'Neill MD  Leonard Cutler MD  Bethesda Dermatopathology Lab  Leon E Brown MD  Berk Yeager & Keahey MDs  Roni W Ford MD  Berk Yeager & Keahey MDs  Berk Yeager & Keahey MDs  Ronald A Katz MD  Cylburn E Soden MD  David A Spott MD  Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Associates PC  Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Associates PC  Anita L Henderson MD  Melanie L Adams MD PA  Columbia Dermatology Center  Stephen R Damm MD  Marvin Chadab MD  Donald R Frisby MD  Thuy V Nguyen MD  Barbara C Williamson MD  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Largo  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Carolyn J Pass MD  Frederick N Pearson MD  Allison Linquist MD  Valerie D Callender MD  Lawrence R Feldman MD  Robyn F James MD  Debra A Coats-Walton MD  Lynda M Crawford MD  Center for Dermatology & Skin Care of Maryland  David Strobel MD  Dermatology Laser Center  William G Brown Dermatology Associates LLC  William G Brown Dermatology Associates LLC  Jeffrey G Middleton MD  William Dvorine MD  Clinical Associates PA Reisterstown  Clinical Associates PA Reisterstown  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Albert K Wong MD  Risa Jampel MD PA  Irving D Wolfe MD  Charlotte Modly MD Aspen Hill, MarylandUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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BotoxIntroductionBotox is the brand name of a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. In large amounts, this toxin can cause botulism, which you probably associate with food poisoning. Despite the fact that one of the most serious complications of botulism is paralysis, scientists have discovered a way to use it to human advantage. Small, diluted amounts can be directly injected into specific muscles causing controlled weakening of the muscles. The FDA approved such usage in the late 1980s upon the discovery that Botox could stop ailments like blepharospasm (uncontrolled blinking) and strabismus (lazy eye). Cosmetic physicians have been using Botox for years to successfully treat wrinkles and facial creases. In April 2002, Botox gained FDA approval for treatment of moderate-to-severe frown lines between the eyebrows - called glabellar lines. However, Botox is often used for other areas of the face as well. How Does Botox Work? Botox blocks signals from the nerves to the muscles. The injected muscle can no longer contract, which causes the wrinkles to relax and soften. It is most often used on forehead lines, crow's feet (lines around the eye) and frown lines. Wrinkles caused by sun damage and gravity will not respond to Botox. How Is the Procedure Performed? The procedure takes only a few minutes and no anesthesia is required. Botox is injected with a fine needle into specific muscles with only minor discomfort. It generally takes three to seven days to take full effect and it is best to avoid alcohol at least one week prior to treatment. Aspirin and anti-inflammatory medications should be stopped two weeks before treatment as well in order to reduce bruising. How Long Does a Botox Injection Last? The effects from Botox will last four to six months. As muscle action gradually returns, the lines and wrinkles begin to re-appear and wrinkles need to be r... Recommended Reading Related to BotoxWhat is body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)?Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a serious illness in which a person is preoccupied with minor or imaginary physical flaws, usually of the skin, hair, and nose. A person with BDD tends to have cosmetic surgery, and even if the surgery is successful, does not think it was and is unhappy with the outcome. What are the symptoms of BDD?
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