240 East 64th Street, New York, NY 10065

Botox Cosmetic Conveniently located to serve New York City

We all develop wrinkles as we age, but not all wrinkles are caused by the same things. Some wrinkles are caused by sun exposure and gravity, but others develop because of the way we contract our facial muscles. BOTOX® Cosmetic reduces or eliminates the appearance of facial wrinkles by causing these muscles to relax. 

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Basil Pakeman is pleased to offer BOTOX® and other skincare treatments to patients throughout New York. Please call Manhattan Surgical Care at 212-308-1566 to learn more.

How BOTOX® Works

BOTOX® works by relaxing certain repeated muscle contractions that lead to facial folds. Brow and frown lines occur because of repeated facial contractions such as when you smile, laugh, and frown. 

Repeatedly frowning or furrowing your brow over time can engrain these stubborn lines. And as we age, these lines become more stubborn thanks to the loss of skin elasticity. For lines that are caused by sagging skin and loss of volume, a dermal filler such as Radiesse may be more effective.

BOTOX® Cosmetic is an injection that is approved for cosmetic use in more than 75 countries worldwide. It is injected into the areas surrounding the eyes, forehead, and mouth to smooth:

  • Lines between the eyebrows
  • Crow’s feet
  • Forehead lines
  • Lip lines

These lines are called “dynamic wrinkles,” meaning they are formed by the action of your muscles and not by gravity and external effects alone. By interrupting electrical signals between the nerves and muscles, the muscles are prevented from contracting temporarily. 

BOTOX® treatment is quick and easy. The whole process takes about 10 minutes in our office, and the results last about 3 to 4 months before the effect starts to fade. At this point, you need to be re-treated with BOTOX® to maintain the rejuvenation effect. 

Although these results are not as dramatic or long-term as those offered by certain cosmetic surgery procedures, many patients are interested in non-surgical methods that produce effective results, albeit temporarily.

BOTOX® Candidates

BOTOX® is a minimally invasive, non-surgical rejuvenation treatment that most people are good candidates for. Consider some of its advantages to determine whether it can benefit you:

  • Rejuvenation results without surgery
  • Minimal to no downtime
  • Lets you go back to your normal activities right away
  • No incisions or sutures
  • Restores a younger, fresher facial appearance

All medical treatments can cause side effects, but BOTOX® Cosmetic has been safely used for wrinkles for more than 20 years. Dr. Pakeman can tell you whether the injection poses any risks to you, but generally, BOTOX® is a very low-risk, effective way to soften facial wrinkles.

How Much Do Botox Treatments Cost?

The cost of Botox varies from patient to patient and depends on the number of units required to help you reach your aesthetic goals. We’ll assess the quality of your skin and talk to you about your expected results to determine the proper treatment plan for your specific needs. During this time, we’ll also discuss the cost and the financing options available to you.

Contact Our Office

To find out if BOTOX® Cosmetic can reduce your facial wrinkles, and if you live in New York, please contact Manhattan Surgical Care to schedule a consultation with experienced cosmetic surgeon Basil Pakeman, MD, FRCS.

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