Botox in Thousand Oaks

Absolutely. Botox can be used to treat patients with paralysis on one side of the face. By using Botox on the normal side of the face, more symmetry and harmony can be achieved between the two sides. Furthermore, we are learning more and more about other conditions that can be helped by Botox treatments. Many studies support its use for migraine headaches, excessive armpit sweating, severe muscle spasms, and even vascular disease of the fingers.

Of course. The Botox is delivered only to those muscles that cause unflattering wrinkles.

The effects aren’t seen for 5-7 days. The peak effect is at about 2 weeks. If no change is seen after 2 weeks, a repeat treatment may be necessary. The effects should last 4-6 months. This is the typical duration, however a treatment can last up to 9 months in some patients.

Very fine wrinkles in the skin that are not due to the actions of the underlying muscles but rather are due to permanent changes in the collagen structure of the skin (such as smoker’s lines) will not respond to Botox. In addition, elderly patients with very deep skin wrinkles can expect only a moderate improvement.

Women who are pregnant or nursing should not receive Botox. Those with certain neuromuscular disorders (e.g. myasthenia gravis) should not use it. Anyone who has had an allergic reaction to Botox in the past (or any of the ingredients in it) should not receive a second injection. Talk to one of our board-certified surgeons at the Kryger Institute to find out if you should not use Botox for any reason.

No. At the present time there is no alternative substance that can achieve the same results. No other similar neurotoxin formulations have been FDA-approved.

There is not much pain associated with the injections; just a quick burning sensation at each injection site. As soon as the Botox injections are over, there is no more pain. Local anesthesia is not necessary for this procedure.

Redness and bruising are minimal and generally resolve within 24-48 hours.

There are no restrictions after treatment with Botox. There is no recovery period and no downtime; you can resume your normal daily activities immediately following Botox injections.

The Kryger Institute welcomes calls from patients. If you have any concerns at any time, please feel free to call our office. If it is an emergency, the answering service is available 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays. There is always a plastic surgeon on call. Your surgeon will discuss all the risks and potential complications with you before surgery. You will receive detailed instructions about situations that warrant a call to the office.

The cost of this treatment depends on a couple different factors, like the amount of product used, the number of injections you get, if you combine it with other treatments or procedures, and more. If you have questions about pricing, be sure to ask Dr. Kryger during your consultation.

If you’d like to learn more about Botox and think you are a good candidate for this procedure, contact the office of Dr. Zol Kryger and Dr. Gil Kryger to set up a consultation today. Dr. Zol Kryger and Dr. Gil Kryger are both board-certified plastic surgeons who happily serve patients in the Thousand Oaks area of Southern California and will answer any of your questions.