Botox works by temporarily blocking nerve receptors in the muscles where it is injected. This reduces movement from the muscles responsible for wrinkles that form as you make facial expressions.

Botox injections cause minimal discomfort, as the needle used is very small. Topical numbing cream may be available as needed.

BOTOX® Cosmetic Treatments in Naples, FL

Q: Can Botox prevent wrinkles?

Botox can be used to prevent wrinkles from forming or worsening over time.

Q: Will Botox lift eyebrows?

Botox can be used to lift the eyebrows in some cases.

Q: How old do you have to be for Botox?

There is no particular age that is correct for starting Botox. All patients will see signs of aging at different points in their lifetimes. On average, patients start using Botox in their late thirties to early forties. You may start Botox treatment as early as your twenties for preventative purposes.

It often comes as a shock when early signs of aging appear on your face. You might have noticed vertical “frown lines” between your eyebrows, horizontal forehead creases, or perhaps “crow’s feet” radiating from the corners of your eyes. No one is immune to wrinkles; just squinting in the bright sunlight or concentrating at a board meeting can create facial lines over time. This type of wrinkle is created by muscle movement and is called a “dynamic wrinkle,” and BOTOX® Cosmetic is designed to target the cause. It is easy to refresh the youthful look of your face with “just a little something,” in Naples, Florida.

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What is BOTOX® Cosmetic?

BOTOX treatments are quick, simple injections that can effectively improve your dynamic wrinkles while maintaining your ability to make natural facial expressions—an essential part of what keeps you looking like you.

It is not a dermal filler like Radiesse® or Juvéderm® Injectable Gel; instead, BOTOX Cosmetic treatment uses botulinum toxin type A to temporarily paralyze the facial muscles that contribute to frown lines, forehead lines, and other wrinkles every time they contract. Within a few days of treatment, severe frown lines and other targeted facial wrinkles begin to fade, leaving the skin looking smoother and more youthful.

What does a BOTOX® treatment involve?

When patients visit us for BOTOX injections in our Naples office, they don’t have to invest hours for treatment or days for recovery. You can enhance your appearance with a quick office visit and no required downtime. We inject BOTOX® Cosmetic into specific facial muscles, often close to the targeted wrinkles, using a fine needle. There is minimal pain at the injection site that many patients describe as a pinprick or bug bite sensation.

Improvements usually last 3 to 6 months, and can often be maintained with periodic touch-up treatments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Botox prevent wrinkles?

Will Botox lift eyebrows?

How does Botox work?

How old do you have to be for Botox?

Does Botox hurt?

Have questions?

Schedule a consultation to discuss any questions you may have and to learn more about the procedure you are interested in. Dr. Prysi can’t wait to meet with you!

Artist. Surgeon. Innovator.

Mark F. Prysi, MD, FACS

Every facial surgery is a piece of art.

Dr. Mark Prysi is a nationally recognized, board-certified Plastic Surgeon, and expert in facelift procedures in Naples, FL. He is an internationally renowned expert in plastic surgery who has been consistently recognized as one of the “Best Plastic Surgeons in Southwest Florida” and one of the “Best Doctors in America.” He is the former Chief of Plastic surgery at Naples Day Surgery and past chairman of the Department of Plastic Surgery at Naples Community Hospital. Dr. Prysi’s innate surgical skills and artistic aesthetic judgment combined with over 25 years of experience makes all the difference.

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