Botox in New Jersey & Philadelphia
Unlock a more youthful appearance with Botox
Botox is a highly effective non-surgical option to rejuvenate your appearance and reduce signs of aging. Botox temporarily smoothens existing lines and helps prevent new wrinkles from forming, making it one of the most popular anti-aging treatments today. With Botox, you can achieve a youthful appearance with minimal downtime.
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What Is Botox?
Neurotoxins such as Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeuveau are an injectable form of purified botulinum toxin. These neuromodulators temporarily block signals that cause the repetitive muscle contractions that lead to wrinkle formation.
Botox has been safely used since the 1980s for a wide variety of medical conditions. When Botox is administered by a skilled provider, it can cause targeted relaxation of specific muscles to rebalance the face and create a rejuvenating effect.
Dr. Yamasaki offers surgical and non-surgical treatments that can be combined with Botox for optimal results. These include facelifts, neck lifts, browlifts, eyelid lifts, rhinoplasty (nose jobs), liquid rhinoplasty, laser skin resurfacing, and dermal fillers. During your consultation, she will explain the different cosmetic treatment options and help you choose the best one for your needs.
Therapeutic Uses of Botox
Botox also has a wide variety of therapeutic applications. Botox is used to treat conditions such as facial paralysis, blepharospasm (eye spasms), vocal cord spasms, underarm sweating, excessive saliva, overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, and many other conditions.
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Meet Dr. Yamasaki
Dr. Alisa Yamasaki is a Harvard-Trained Facial Plastic Surgeon. She offers both surgical and non-surgical treatments for facial rejuvenation, tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. Dr. Yamasaki is committed to providing exceptional care, ensuring that every patient looks and feels their best.
Personalized Botox Consultation
A consultation with Dr. Yamasaki includes a comprehensive examination and a personalized treatment plan. During the confidential consultation, Dr. Yamasaki will determine if you are a good candidate for Botox treatment.
She will do an examination, assess your individual needs, and create a personalized treatment plan to meet your aesthetic goals. Dr. Yamasaki will discuss what to expect from the procedure, including possible risks, preparation instructions, and recovery guidance.
Dr. Yamasaki prioritizes safety and natural-looking results to ensure a successful outcome for her patients. She provides a professional and personalized Botox consultation experience in order to yield the best possible results with minimal downtime.
Treating Multiple Concerns with Botox
Botox is a versatile treatment option for facial rejuvenation of areas including:
For the best results, Dr. Alisa Yamasaki may also recommend combining Botox with dermal fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane to restore volume loss in the face.
BOTOX COST
The cost of Botox injections varies, as each patient needs a different amount for different areas. During your consultation with Dr. Yamasaki, you will be able to determine how much you will need and discuss the cost so that you make an informed decision about your treatment.
Insurance companies typically do not cover cosmetic Botox injections. It is important to seek a reputable and experienced practitioner for treatments to ensure you can achieve the best possible results in the safest way possible.
The Ideal Candidate for Botox
Botox is a widely used and generally safe treatment for many people. However, certain individuals may not be suitable candidates. Those who should avoid Botox include pregnant or Breastfeeding women, patient with certain neurological disorders, and some patients on blood thinning medications. Anyone with a known allergy to any ingredient in Botox or to other botulinum toxin products should not receive Botox injections.
It is important to have a thorough consultation with a qualified healthcare provider to review your medical history and medications to determine if Botox is a treatment option for you.
Botox Procedure
At Yamasaki Facial Plastic Surgery, Dr. Yamasaki will carefully assess your facial anatomy to determine the precise injection site that will best help you achieve the desired result while minimizing complications. To lessen any discomfort, she administers Botox with a fine needle. The exact number and location of injections will depend on each patient’s needs.
The effects of botox are typically visible beginning in about three days, and full results are usually seen in two weeks. The effects of Botox last between 3 to 6 months. This duration can vary depending on several factors, including:
- Individual Metabolism: People with a faster metabolism may find that the effects wear off more quickly.
- Area Treated: Different areas of the face may respond differently, with some areas retaining the effects longer than others.
- Dosage: The amount of Botox used can influence how long the results last.
- Frequency of Treatments: Regular treatments can sometimes lead to longer lasting effects as the muscles become more accustomed to the Botox.
Over time, as the effects of Botox wear off, muscle action gradually returns and wrinkles begin to reappear. To maintain your results, repeat treatments are recommended.
Dr. Yamasaki takes care to ensure each patient achieves natural-looking results with every procedure. Follow-up visits may be necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
Botox Recovery
Dr. Yamasaki typically advises patients to keep the treated area clean and dry. Patients may experience temporary swelling or bruises after the procedure. This should subside within a few days if this occurs.
Patients can usually return to their normal activities following the Botox treatment but should avoid strenuous activity for at least 24 hours post-treatment. It is also important to avoid rubbing or massaging the treated areas of the skin, as this can affect the final results of your Botox treatment.
Follow-up appointments are essential to assess for Botox effectiveness. Dr. Yamasaki recommends that patients schedule follow-up visits to monitor progress and address any issues that may arise.
BEFORE & AFTER BOTOX
Why choose Dr. Yamasaki
- Renowned Expertise: Board-certified and fellowship-trained, Dr. Yamasaki is a top specialist in otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery.
- Prestigious Affiliations: Dr. Yamasaki’s association with Penn Medicine and her experience at top institutions like Harvard and the University of Michigan ensure multidisciplinary, superior care.
- Personalized Patient Care: Dr. Yamasaki provides customized treatments using advanced surgical and non-surgical procedures to meet patients’ specific goals.
- Extensive Experience: Dr. Yamasaki’s experience in numerous procedures, from rhinoplasty to skin cancer reconstruction, ensures high-quality treatment outcomes.
- Academic Contributions: With nearly 50 publications, Dr. Yamasaki remains at the forefront of otolaryngology research, enhancing her practice with the latest advancements.
Common Botox Injections Questions
Why Choose Botox?
- Smoothens Wrinkles: Effectively reduces the appearance of facial lines.
- Prevents New Wrinkles: Helps maintain a smooth complexion by preventing new lines.
- Non-Surgical: Achieve youthful results without the risks and recovery time of surgery.
- Quick and Convenient: Fast treatment sessions with no downtime.
Who is an ideal candidate for Botox?
What are the side effects associated with Botox?
More serious symptoms associated with Botox injections–such as eyelid droop–are rare. More common side effects may include temporary bruising, swelling, or tenderness in the injected area. These injection site reactions should subside within a few days of treatment. Each patient is assessed for their specific risk depending on their treatment plan. Consulting with a qualified, experienced practitioner significantly decreases the risk of such complications.
Dr. Yamasaki takes special care to ensure a safe and effective procedure for all her patients. She provides instructions before and after each procedure.
When will I see my Botox results?
How long will Botox results last?
Is Botox right for me?
The best way to determine if Botox is right for you is to speak with your doctor about your goals and concerns. Your doctor can help you evaluate Botox’s risks and benefits to ensure it is the right fit for your needs. At Yamasaki Facial Plastic Surgery, Dr. Alisa Yamasaki can give you an assessment and determine if Botox is the best treatment option – schedule a consultation today.