Which Pleasant Hill, CA area patients are appropriate for Botox treatment?
Anyone researching anti-aging solutions may have run across information regarding Botox treatment. Botox can be administered to specific muscles to help relax them and reduce contractions. This, in turn, can help in smoothing areas of the skin on the face, including the lines and creases that form around the forehead, between the eyebrows, and around the eyes. Dr. Christine Lee of The Skin and Laser Treatment Institute of the Pleasant Hills, CA area provides Botox injections to patients who are dealing with a variety of concerns.
Botox is not only used to address wrinkles and folds on the face. It has been used in the past for many medical conditions, including excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), tension in the jaw, chronic migraines, eye twitching, muscle spasms, and even urinary incontinence. Patients benefit from this medication as it can relax areas that can benefit from less muscle activity.
Patients who come to The Skin and Laser Treatment Institute from the Pleasant Hills, CA area and surrounding communities searching for anti-aging solutions may ask Dr. Christine Lee if Botox is right for them. An examination is necessary to determine if patients are suitable candidates for treatment.
The best candidate is a man or woman who is dealing with muscle-related wrinkles and folds. Dr. Christine Lee only treats adult patients, so individuals must be at least 18 years of age to receive Botox injections. Patients must also consult with her to learn more about the procedure as well as what they can expect. As with any medication, there are risks and potential side effects, which may include:
- Allergic reaction
- Initial bruising
- Temporary paralysis
- Bleeding
With this in mind, patients must also be of good overall health to undergo injections, and understand that Botox is not a permanent solution. Patients will need to have injections done periodically to maintain the results and enjoy the reduction of wrinkles and folds. Patients must have realistic expectations of treatment and should educate themselves on the experience of their provider. Dr. Christine Lee is a board certified dermatologist who has the expertise and licensing to provide Botox injections to her patients in a safe and appropriate environment.
Dr. Min-Wei Christine Lee
Dr. Christine Lee is a Board-certified Dermatologist with sub-specialties in laser surgery, cosmetic surgery, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, facial plastic reconstruction, and dermatologic surgery. She leads The Skin And Laser Treatment Institute as its Director and serves as Clinical Faculty for the Department of Dermatologic Surgery at the University of California San Francisco. Patients travel from across the globe for her expertise, and Dr. Lee has trained thousands of stateside and international doctors.
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