Botox® Cosmetic in Oklahoma City

Botox Cosmetic can treat visible fine lines and wrinkles with a simple injection.

At Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates of Oklahoma City, Dr. Nuveen uses Botox to help patients smooth out frown lines, crow's feet and other signs of aging.

For Lines and Wrinkles

Botox Cosmetic is an injection-based treatment that is composed of the botulinum toxin. When injected into the muscle at the site of a wrinkle, Botox causes the movement of the muscle to be inhibited.

Since the muscle cannot move freely as it previously could, the wrinkle on the skin begins to smooth out.

Patients often choose Botox Cosmetic to treat:

• fine lines and wrinkles
• crow's feet
• forehead lines
• frown lines

To undergo a treatment of Botox Cosmetic, you should be at least 18 years old and not have had a previous adverse reaction to a botulinum-based injection. During your consultation, Dr. Nuveen will examine your skin and ask you about wrinkles you wish to have treated. He will then explain the treatment process and how Botox can help you look younger, with fewer wrinkles.

Common Questions About Botox Cosmetic

How long does the Botox treatment take?

Most treatments with Botox can be completed within 45 minutes. Your treatment can even be as short as 15 minutes. For the procedure, no anesthetic is usually necessary, though you may request a topical option if you feel you need it.

How is Botox injected?

For your Botox Cosmetic treatment, your skin will be cleansed at the injection site. Using a thin needle, Dr. Nuveen will inject a specific amount of Botox solution into the muscle beneath the wrinkle using a special technique. While it will not cause an immediate correction, you may experience some fullness of the skin.

How will I feel after my Botox treatment?

Most patients are able to resume their normal routine following Botox, with a few restrictions. You should stay upright for about six hours, also making sure to avoid alcohol, exercise and prolonged sun exposure during this time. Any swelling or redness you may experience will be temporary and should dissipate within a day. Please contact Dr. Nuveen if any side effects seem to last longer.

How long will it take for the Botox to work?

While some patients may see the smoothing effects of Botox Cosmetic after a couple of days, most patients see the full results of the treatment in four to eight days.

How long will Botox Cosmetic last?

Many patients experience the benefits of Botox Cosmetic for three to six months. As the effects naturally wear off, most patients choose to return to Dr. Nuveen for touch-up treatments of Botox Cosmetic. His techniques are successful, as more than 98% of Dr. Nuveen's patients expressed satisfaction with their surgical experience, according to an independent survey.

For More Information...

To find out more about the brilliant wrinkle-reducing effects of Botox Cosmetic, please email the office of Oklahoma City cosmetic surgeon Dr. Erik Nuveen. You can contact our accommodating surgical staff for a consultation at 405-842-6677.