How does Botox work?
Botox is injected in minute quantities into the facial muscles that cause wrinkles. Within three to seven days the muscles relax and the results are impressive. The effect diminishes after three to four months. Clinical studies show that with routine treatments every 3 months, smaller amounts of Botox may reproduce continued desired results.
Where does Dr. Dominguez inject Botox?
Dr. Dominguez began using Botulinum A (Botox) in 1984 to treat patients with surgical conditions such as laryngeal spasms and excessive muscle contractions after Facial Reconstruction.
Dr. Dominguez is trained and teaches other physicians to inject cosmetic Botox into the muscles of facial expression. Specifically, Dr. Dominguez is a recognized expert in reducing wrinkles of the forehead, between the brow, crows’ feet, lip edge, chin, and the depressor angular oris (sad clown lips).
Dr. Dominguez advises against injecting into the naso-labial region which is known to cause a flat upper lip. Dr. Dominguez does not inject for Migraine or sweat related conditions. See the graphic Regions of Botox Injected by Dr Dominguez
What is the treatment like?
Dr. Dominguez uses a small 31 gauge diabetic type needle. There may be a slight sting and maybe a mild bruise at the injection site, but this is uncommon. Bruising appears to be more common in patients taking aspirin, ibuprofen, or blood thinners.
Are Botox treatments safe?
Botox is safe in skilled surgical hands, like Dr. Dominguez. Malpractice literature reviews show that untrained practitioners (Family Practice, Pediatrics, Ob-Gyn, RN’s) have the highest rate of adverse events (eye muscle or eyelid paralysis).
Dr. Dominguez teaches other physicians to only inject the minimum amount necessary to produce a softening of the muscles, thus resulting in a younger, smooth and natural appearing face.
Dr. Dominguez says “instead of injecting more volume of Botox and risking an adverse event, physicians should instruct their patients to return after 2 weeks for a “touch-up” if more Botox is desired.”
Botox should not be injected in pregnant women, or those with known neurological diseases.
