Botox Treatment Center - Norwalk, CTNorwalk 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 Norwalk * Connecticut Dermatology Group  Connecticut Dermatology Group  Dermatology Center PC  Dermatology Center PC  Skin Care Physicians of Fairfield County LLC  Skin Care Physicians of Fairfield County LLC  Cyrus Chess MD  Dermatology for the Family  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Dermatology Associates  Julia B Sabetta MD  Westport Dermatology & Laser Center  Aesthetic Dermatology Fairfield County  Darien Dermatology & Laser Center  Robin Gail Oshman MD  Rhett Drugge MD  Fern E Mayer MD  Adv Med Cosm Derm  Southern Connecticut Dermatology  Dermatology Center of Stamford LLC  Dermatology Center of Stamford LLC  Dermatology Center of Stamford LLC  Ellen S Naidorf MD  Connecticut Dermatology Group  Connecticut Dermatology Group  Dermatology Center of Stamford LLC  Connecticut Dermatology Group  Rand L Werbitt MD  Long Ridge Dermatology  Long Ridge Dermatology  Kenneth J Egan MD  Advanced DermCare PC  Advanced DermCare PC  Douglas L Bilinski MD  Ivan S Cohen & Associates  Ivan S Cohen & Associates  Ivan S Cohen & Associates  Robert A Woodbury MD  Mitchell J Ross MD  Kenneth J Maiocco MD PC  Kenneth J Maiocco MD PC  Associates in Dermatology LLC  Associates in Dermatology LLC  Richard C Connors MD  Henry C Gasiorowski MD & Michele E Gasiorowski MD  Henry C Gasiorowski MD & Michele E Gasiorowski MD  Lynne M Haven MD  Robert J Patrignelli MD LLC  Robert Fand MD  Stuart A Kittay MD  William A Notaro MD  Dermatology Associates of Western CT PC  Kenneth B Goldman MD  Dermatology Associates of Western CT PC  Dermatology Associates of Western CT PC  Dermatology Associates of Western CT PC  Advanced DermCare PC  Advanced DermCare PC  Advanced DermCare PC  Advanced DermCare PC  Dennis L Feinberg MD  Kevin Diette MD  Israel Dvoretzky & Nira R Silverman MDs  Israel Dvoretzky & Nira R Silverman MDs  Dermatology Associates of Western CT PC  John W Edelglass MD  Kalman L Watsky MD  The Savin Center PC  The Savin Center PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Mark J Goldstein MD  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology & Laser Center  Yale Dermatology & Laser Center  Yale Dermatology & Laser Center  Jeffrey N Alter MD  Dermatology Associates of Waterbury PC  Dermatology Associates of Waterbury PC  Dermatology Associates of Waterbury PC  Frank M Castiglione Jr. MD  Dermatology in Hamden  Douglas L Bilinski MD  Ellen B Milstone MD  Paula M Bevilacqua MD  Paula M Bevilacqua MD  Advanced Dermatology Center  Donald R Greene MD  Connecticut Dermatology LLC Norwalk, ConnecticutUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
2012-06-09
2012-06-10
2012-06-24
2012-07-11
2012-07-17
2012-09-09
2012-09-23
2012-10-13
2012-11-25
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?
Other Related Botox Treatment ArticlesEmergency Contact for Norwalk
Nearby Norwalk Hospitals *Norwalk Hospital Silver Hill Hospital Hall-Brooke Behavioral Health Services Stamford Hospital St Vincent's Medical Center Four Winds Hospital Greenwich Hospital Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center Bridgeport Hospital Northern Westchester Hospital Center Danbury Hospital Northport VA Medical Center Rye Hospital Center Huntington Hospital St Vincent's Hospital Westchester Milford Hospital New York Presbyterian Westchester White Plains Hospital Center The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital Blythedale Children's Hospital Maria Fareri Children's Hospital Westchester Medical Center Putnam Hospital Center Griffin Hospital Glen Cove Hospital Stony Lodge Hospital Stony Brook University Medical Center Phelps Memorial Hospital Center St Charles Hospital St Catherine of Siena Medical Center Syosset Hospital John T Mather Memorial Hospital Dobbs Ferry Pavillion @ St Johns Riverside Hospital Pilgrim Psychiatric Center Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center Lawrence Hospital Center VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus Plainview Hospital Hudson Valley Hospital Center Nyack Hospital FDR Campus of the VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System Montrose Hospital of St Raphael St Francis Hospital The Heart Center Mount Vernon Hospital Connecticut Mental Health Center Yale-New Haven Hospital Yale-New Haven Psychiatric Hospital North Division of Montefiore Medical Center Saint Joseph's Medical Center St John's Riverside Hospital Rockland Psychiatric Center Helen Hayes Hospital New Island Hospital North Shore University Hospital at Manhasset New Milford Hospital Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center Jacobi Medical Center Nassau University Medical Center Jack D Weiler Hospital Bronx Children's Psychiatric Center Bronx Psychiatric Center Calvary Hospital Montefiore Medical Center North Central Bronx Hospital Winthrop University Hospital New York Westchester Square Medical Center Southside Hospital Long Island Jewish Medical Center Schneider Children's Hospital The Zucker Hillside Hospital James J Peters VA Medical Center St Barnabas Hospital Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center South Oaks Hospital Featured Articles*Provider Directory Terms of Use: The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval. |
Suggested Reading on Botox by Our Doctors
-
Related Diseases & Conditions
8 articles-
Migraine
- Migraine is usually periodic attacks of headaches on one or both sides of the head. These may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, increased sensitivity of the eyes to light (photophobia), increased sensitivity to sound (phonophobia), dizziness, blurred vision, cognitive disturbances, and other symptoms. Treatments for migraine headache include therapies that may or may not involve medications.
-
Pain Management
- Pain management and treatment can be simple or complex, according to its cause. There are two basic types of pain, nociceptive pain and neuropathic pain. Some causes of neuropathic pain includes: complex regional pain syndrome, interstitial cystitis, and irritable bowel syndrome. There are a variety of methods to treat chronic pain, which are dependant on the type of pain experienced.
-
Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)
- Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating of the underarms, palms, or soles of the feet. Treatment may involve over-the-counter antiperspirants, prescription antiperspirants, iontophoresis, medications, surgery, and Botox.
-
Botulism
- Botulism is an illness caused by a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. There are three types of botulism: food-borne, wound, and infant. Symptoms include muscle paralysis, dry mouth, constipation, slurred speech, and blurred vision. If food-borne and wound botulism are detected early enough, they may be treated with an antitoxin. Infant botulism is treated intravenously with BabyBIG (Botulism Immune Globulin).
-
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
- Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is an illness where a person is overly preoccupied with some minor or imaginary flaw. People with BDD tend to have cosmetic surgery. BDD can be treated with SSRIs and cognitive behavioral therapy.
-
Bladder Spasms
- People who have bladder spasms, the sensation occurs suddenly and often severely. A spasm itself is the sudden, involuntary squeezing of a muscle. A bladder spasm, or "detrusor contraction," occurs when the bladder muscle squeezes suddenly without warning, causing an urgent need to release urine. The spasm can force urine from the bladder, causing leakage. When this happens, the condition is called urge incontinence or overactive bladder.
-
Wrinkles
- Wrinkles, whether they be fine line or deep furrows, typically appear on areas of the body that receive a high amount of exposure to the sun. Smoking, light skin type, hairstyle, the way you dress, your occupational and recreational habits, and heredity are all factors that promote wrinkling. Medical treatments for wrinkles include antioxidants, moisturizers, alpha-hydroxy acids, and vitamin A acid. Cosmetic procedures that treat wrinkles include dermabrasion, microdermabrasion, glycolic acid peels, laser resurfacing, Botox, and fillers.
-
Nerve Disease and Bladder Control
- A nerve problem might affect your bladder control if the nerves that are supposed to carry messages between the brain and the bladder do not work properly. Such problems include urine retention, poor control of sphincter muscles, and overactive bladder. Treatment depends upon the cause of the nerve damage and resulting type of bladder control problem.
-
Migraine
-
Medications
1 articles -
Procedures & Tests
5 articles -
Pictures, Images & Quizzes
1 articles -
Doctor's & Expert's Views
5 articles -
Health News
15 articles -
Health Features
1 articles
