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Cheek Implants vs Dermal Fillers

Cheek implants and dermal fillers are two of the most popular cosmetic options for people looking to change the appearance of their mid-face. Fillers and implants help in improving your facial appearance by making the mid-face look plumper, fuller, and youthful. In addition, both the procedures are safe.

The right option for you will depend on your individual preferences. plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides both surgical and non-surgical mid-face enhancement procedures to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding communities.

These are a few factors that should be considered before making a decision:

Number of Sessions Required

Number of treatments required is the biggest difference between getting dermal filler or an implant. You need just one surgery whether you are getting a jawline implant or a cheek implant. The plastic surgeon will insert the implant without the need for multiple treatment sessions.

However, in case of fillers, you may require more than one treatment. Most patients opting for dermal fillers need at least 2 to 5 sessions. However, you should know that some dermal fillers offer longer lasting results than the rest.

Longevity of Results

Longevity of results is another major factor that should be considered. Cheek implants offer long lasting results. In some cases, the results can last forever. In comparison, dermal filler outcomes may not last for more than 6 months to two years.

Procedure Length

The procedure of inserting cheek implants or administering facial filler is fast. However, dermal fillers can be injected in a matter of minutes whereas implant insertion may take 1 – 3 hours.

Anesthesia

Implants require anesthesia since it is a highly invasive surgery. Dermal fillers don’t require any type of sedation. You should consider dermal fillers if you cannot bear being put under.

Recovery

You can recover from cosmetic fillers in just a few hours. In comparison, it may take anywhere from 3 – 6 weeks to recover fully from cheek implants surgery. You may want to opt for dermal fillers if you don’t have the option to take time off work.

Cost of the Procedure

Surgeries are definitely more expensive than dermal injectables. Cheek implant procedure will cost you more than having dermal fillers. However, you need to do a cost analysis since facial implants offer lifelong results whereas dermal fillers do not. You should speak to your cosmetic surgeon about the overall cost effectiveness of both procedures and then make a salient decision.

Bruising & Swelling

Dermal fillers don’t really result in a lot of swelling or bruising. However, you may experience mild to moderate swelling and bruising for several weeks following a cheek implant surgery.

Reversing Procedure Results

Generally, you would want results of an implant or a dermal filler to last forever. However, in case you change your mind, you will need another procedure to reverse the results of an implant surgery. On the other hand, results from dermal fillers will wear out after a few months.

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and nearby areas for cheek implants, facial filler injections, and other mid-face enhancement treatments.

Schedule a Consultation with Beverly Hills California Plastic Surgeon Dr. Kim

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Calf Augmentation  Implants

Calf augmentation or lower leg implants plastic surgery is designed to improve the strength and stability of your calves. Following the surgery, your lower legs will appear more muscular and sculpted because of the custom shaped silicone implants. However, before your implants are surgically inserted in the calves, you will go through a process of consultation and preparation in order to be ready for the surgery.

At your pre-op consultation, your surgeon may like to share with you calf augmentation before and after photos. This will provide you some insights into how your lower legs may appear after the surgery, and what the procedure can or cannot do for you. plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides calf augmentation surgery to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding communities.

Why Visual Evidence Matters? 

Cosmetic surgeons sometimes prefer to present lower leg implants before and after pictures at the very outset because it serves as effective visual evidence of what kind of results are possible with this surgery. You will also get an idea of the surgeon’s skills from their work performed on previous patients. Before and after images will bring more transparency to the consultation process and make your meeting more productive.

When you review several calf implants before and after photographs, you will be able to visualize how the procedure might improve your lower body appearance. It will also give you more confidence to make a decisive choice when you see the photos of past patients. If the surgery worked well for others, chances are that it might work equally well for you too.

Now these images are not on the site now based on the drop down menu but that does not mean the website cannot be enhanced with these calf augmentation photos at any time. Now that may be slightly inconvenient for some it does not mean you cannot see these images. Dr. Kim’s consultations cover all the bases because if they did not his practice would not be as successful as it is. Trust is vital and you should ask to see these images during the consultation which is mandatory anyway.

A Picture can Say More than a Thousand Words

A dedicated surgeon will like to educate you about all aspects of calf augmentation plastic surgery and will answer all your questions and concerns during the consultation. However, sometimes mere words may not be convincing enough, or may be open to interpretation. This is where before and after photos can do a better job because they will leave almost no scope for a misunderstanding or confusion.

Pictures do not have a barrier of language, and you will be in a better position to comprehend the expected outcomes and make an informed decision. Make sure you choose a surgeon whose integrity and reputation is outstanding. You don’t want images that may have been photo-shopped because that could give you a wrong impression and make you form misplaced expectations about the procedure.

Sharing Images via Social Media

Most patients today are social media savvy, and are likely to be using popular social networks, such as Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube. Plastic surgeons have an opportunity to increase their reach and engagement with patients by disseminating calf implants before and after photos through major social media platforms.

Transparency is key. Dr. Kim does not want any patient of his to sign up for a treatment or a surgery where they don’t completely understand what they are signing up for. It’s better for everyone involved if the patient knows what to expect and this is why before and after images are critical for this process.

Surgeons can do this while taking care to protect patient confidentiality and maintain the norms of discreetness. You can easily access these photos in the comfort and privacy of your home or office when they are available online. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and nearby areas for calf implants surgery.

Schedule a Consultation with Beverly Hills California Plastic Surgeon Dr. Kim

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim.  Click here to contact us today.

Also visit drdavidkim.com

Serving Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Orange County, Southern California and surrounding areas.

Calf Implants

Lower leg implants or calf augmentation cosmetic surgery helps in adding body and contour to your calves. At the time of your pre-op consultation, your surgeon will discuss all facets of the procedure, including its estimated costs. For a responsible surgeon, the first priority would be to educate patients about the pros and cons of the procedure and how much it may cost them. This will enable you to make a judicious decision according to your budget.

If you are undertaking the calf implants surgery solely for cosmetic reasons, you may not get insurance coverage for it. However, when it is performed as corrective surgery to strengthen weak or deformed lower legs, you might be eligible to receive coverage from your health insurance provider. In any case, you will have an option to seek financing from several medical finance firms and other sources if you want to pay in easy monthly installments.

plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides calf augmentation surgery to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding locations.

Extent of the Surgery may Affect the Cost

Based on your lower leg anatomy and your personal cosmetic goals, your surgeon will recommend a custom surgical plan. It may sometimes involve more than one implant to be placed in each calf. In some cases, you may require an additional thigh or buttocks augmentation procedure to create more harmony in your lower body.

The lower leg implants will be sculpted to match with your unique contour. In a few cases, the procedure may be performed using only local anesthesia and IV sedation. This will lower your costs. But many patients may need to undergo general anesthesia and will require monitored anesthesia care (MAC). This will add the fee of the anesthesiologist to your overall cost.

You should know even if you are paying more for a combined procedure, it will be more cost-effective than having two procedures separately at different times. Moreover, the aesthetic results with a combined procedure will be more dramatic and will meet your cosmetic goals.

Cost also Depends on the Surgeon’s Skills

Highly skilled and experienced plastic surgeons are likely to charge slightly more than a new or less trained surgeon working under a senior surgeon’s supervision. It is best to work with a plastic surgeon for a complex procedure such as calf augmentation. These surgeons invest in latest surgical techniques and technology, follow the highest medical standards, pursue continuing education, and abide by the current safety protocols.

Reputable surgeons will not cut corners on the quality or safety standards just to bring down the cost. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons recommends that the surgeon’s fee should only be a secondary consideration when you are seeking a plastic surgery procedure.

Practice Location Matters to Your Costs

The cost of a cosmetic surgery procedure such as lower leg implants is likely to be somewhat higher when the practice is located in a main metropolitan area or a prime urban center. The real estate costs and other overheads are higher at these locations compared to smaller towns.

This impacts the costs of all types of goods and services, including cosmetic surgery procedures. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and nearby areas for calf implants surgery.

Schedule a Consultation with Beverly Hills California Plastic Surgeon Dr. Kim

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim.  Click here to contact us today.

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If you’ve lost weight to get to a healthy BMI, congratulations! You probably look and feel better than you did with the excess weight, and you’ve taken an essential step in improving your health. But if you’re like many women who lose weight, you may be unhappy with weight change’s effects on your breasts.

Breast tissue primarily consists of fat, in combination with glandular tissue. So when you lose body weight by reducing fat, you also lose breast volume. That shrinkage can be a disappointing surprise. You may also experience some breast sagging after weight loss, which can be another discouraging outcome of your weight-loss efforts.

How Breast Augmentation Helps After Weight Loss

Breast augmentation aims to add volume to your breasts and give them a rounder, fuller, more attractive shape. By surgically inserting silicone or saline implants, the procedure can bring the size of your breasts into balance with your other features. That might be just what your body needs if you lose weight and wish that so much of the loss hadn’t come from your breasts.

Breast augmentation can restore more alluring curves to breasts that have flattened with weight loss. It can also help correct mild to moderate sagging by filling the breasts back to, or even beyond, their pre-weight-loss dimensions.

When to Consider a Breast Lift With Augmentation

Sometimes, weight loss leads to more significant breast sagging. This phenomenon happens when skin that has stretched over fat-plumped breasts doesn’t have the elasticity to spring back and tighten over breasts that are now smaller. This condition is common among women who lose a significant amount of weight. It also becomes more of a problem as you grow older, as your skin naturally loosens and becomes less resilient with age.

If your nipples fall below the creases beneath your breasts, chances are you’ll need a breast lift with your augmentation to achieve a youthful and attractive look. A breast lift removes excess skin from your breasts to tighten them and raise their profile. It also reshapes the breast tissue for an attractive, youthful shape.

What If I Gain Weight Again After Getting Implants?

It’s best to have implants when you are close to your ideal weight, as breast size and shape can change with weight fluctuations. For the same reason, after you get your implants, you should stick to healthy eating and exercise habits to maintain a stable weight. If you do gain weight again in the years after your surgery, it won’t affect the implants themselves. But it might change the balance of your body’s proportions.

Relatively small weight gains — 10 to 15 pounds — won’t significantly impact your breast size and body proportions. But larger gains could bring disappointment with the look of your augmented breasts. If that happens, the best solution will be to lose the weight again. It’s not a good idea to have implants placed or changed when you are over a healthy weight range.

Learn More About Breast Surgery Options in Beverly Hills

Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim at Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery have developed an impeccable reputation for stunning, natural-looking cosmetic treatment and plastic surgery results, attracting patients from all over the world. Contact our practice today at (310) 746-5475 or send an online request to schedule a consultation.

Calf Implants

Calf augmentation or lower leg implants cosmetic surgery is ideally suited when you wish to enlarge small or underdeveloped calves. The surgery is a safe and effective way to add body and shape to your lower legs. If you want to achieve more balanced and toned calves, you may consider calf augmentation.

The surgery is relatively less invasive and involves the placement of solid silicone or silicone gel implants within the lower leg contours. plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides calf augmentation surgery to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding communities.

Candidacy for Calf Augmentation

Women and men who are bothered by the appearance of “chicken” legs or naturally skinny lower legs could make good candidates for calf implants plastic surgery. The procedure is well-suited both for cosmetic and restorative purposes. If you have suffered from a loss of volume in the lower legs following an illness, infection, or a congenital defect, you could benefit from lower leg implants surgery.

In these conditions, a calf augmentation procedure will help in restoring the balance and symmetry between the legs. Body builders also seek calf implants surgery sometimes to achieve more sculpted and defined lower legs appearance. The cosmetic surgery has a relatively low risk profile and produces highly successful results when you work with a skilled surgeon.

Pre-Op Consultation

During your pre-operative consultation, your surgeon will explain to you the options and techniques available for lower leg implants surgery. They will discuss the benefits and limitations of calf implants versus other alternatives, such as lower body muscle training, regular exercises, and fat grafting calf augmentation. To determine your customized surgical plan, your surgeon will evaluate the following elements together with you:

• Implant material (silicone gel or solid silicone or another material)
• Size and number of the implants
• Location of the implants (medial or lateral calves)
• Placement of the implants (below the calf muscle or between the calf muscle and the fascia tissue)
• Location of the incision

Surgery Procedure

Calf augmentation cosmetic surgery may be performed at a surgery center or a hospital. In most cases, the procedure is performed using general anesthesia. Following anesthesia, your surgeon will create a discreet incision (usually made in the back of the knee). Through the incision, your surgeon will insert the calf implant below the gastrocnemius muscle or between the muscle and the fascia tissue.

Once the implant is securely placed and adjusted into position, your surgeon will close the incision with sutures and cover the site with bandages. You may have to wear a compression garment for about a week or two after your surgery.

Recovery

Post-op recovery after a lower leg implant surgery may take about one week. You will return home the same day after the surgery, but may have to use crutches for a few days until the healing gets better. You can resume most of your regular activities in a week, while avoiding putting too much strain on your legs. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and nearby areas for calf implants surgery.

Schedule a Consultation with Beverly Hills California Plastic Surgeon Dr. Kim

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim.  Click here to contact us today.

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If you’re considering breast implants, you probably have a lot of questions. You’ll need to make plenty of essential decisions before you commit to the procedure. Which surgeon to trust is the first and most crucial of these. You’ll want to find someone with the training, skills, and experience to produce excellent results.

Another question high on the list for most women is how long their implants will last before they’ll need to have them removed and replaced. It’s true that breast implants don’t last forever, but there’s a common misconception that women with breast implants need to get them replaced on a set schedule every few years. Here are the facts about how long implants last.

Breast Implants Don’t Have Expiration Dates

There’s no hard deadline for when you will need to have another surgery to replace your implants. What we have to work with are averages, which give an idea of what to expect, but don’t predict what your unique experience will be.

Breast implants tend to last 11 to 15 years, most commonly because women’s ideals for their bodies change over time. Some women choose to exchange larger implants for smaller ones – sometimes for comfort as they adopt a more active lifestyle or because they want a slimmer figure. An even greater number of women choose to replace smaller implants with larger ones. The effects of aging on the body and breasts can also change the original implant results and lead women to have them replaced. These are all personal decisions that have nothing to do with implant durability, but they factor into the average times before women get their implants replaced.

When considering implant durability and the incidence of medical issues that may require replacement, the timelines spread over a wide range. Some implants last a lifetime with no problems. Other women have complications with their implants within the first few years. The great majority of implants — between 80 and 90% — last 10 years without complications. Many last more than 20 years.

What Kinds of Problems Can Occur?

Two basic kinds of problems can occur that require implant replacement or removal.

The first is a problem with the implant itself — when it leaks or ruptures. The rupture of a saline implant creates a cosmetic issue when it deflates, but not a health risk. The breast loses volume and the body naturally processes the saline fluid. A silicone implant rupture may not change the breast appearance right away, but if a breast exam or MRI detects this issue, you should have the implant and the leaked silicone removed within a few months.

The second problem with implants can be the body’s reaction to them. The body always creates a shell of scar tissue around medical devices, called a capsule. But in rare cases, this capsule thickens and hardens, in a condition called “capsular contracture,” putting extra pressure on the implant and sometimes causing discomfort or pain. When this happens, a surgeon will need to remove the hardened capsular tissue and replace the implant.

What the Numbers Mean for You

What do you do with these averages and possibilities? Go into breast augmentation knowing that you may need to have your implants replaced or removed at some point in the future. While your implants could last a lifetime, that doesn’t mean they will.

It’s also crucial to check your breasts regularly for implant problems. You’ll know right away, by looking at your breasts, if a saline implant ruptures. We recommend regular check-ins with your doctor to watch for signs of a silicone implant leak or capsular contracture.

Learn More About Breast Augmentation in Beverly Hills

Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim at Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery have developed an impeccable reputation for stunning, natural-looking cosmetic treatment and plastic surgery results, attracting patients from all over the world. Contact our practice today at (310) 746-5475 or send an online request to schedule a consultation.

Skin Removal 

Losing excess weight is an excellent achievement, which brings you closer to a healthy and active life. But massive weight loss can sometimes create a new challenge in terms of loose or sagging skin. If you are experiencing this condition, which is keeping you from enjoying the full benefits of your weight loss, you may consider undergoing a skin removal cosmetic surgery.

At your pre-op consultation, your surgeon will create a customized plan to treat the loose skin in the specific areas of concern. plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides skin removal surgery to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding locations.

Skin Removal Surgery – An Overview

Skin removal surgery involves one or more body contouring cosmetic surgery procedures that may be performed after a pregnancy, major weight loss, or due to aging effects. The surgery can eliminate excess skin folds in the upper arms, buttocks and torso, thighs, and other areas.

If loose and sagging skin is bothering you, you can choose skin removal surgery to restore a tighter, firmer, and more aesthetically pleasing skin appearance in the affected areas. It will create a more youthful look, improve your comfort, add to your self-confidence, enable you to exercise and move with greater ease and give you the freedom to wear the clothes of your choice.

Types of Procedures Involved in Skin Removal

Skin removal plastic surgery typically involves a single or a combination of body lifting procedures to treat the areas of your concern. These procedures may include:

Circumferential Body Lift (Lower Body Lift)

A lower body lift cosmetic surgery will tighten the loose tissue in the thighs, buttocks, and abdomen. Following a major weight loss, this procedure is commonly performed. The procedure involves a relatively longer incision because of the extensive treatment areas. Your surgeon will place the incision just above your hip bone, which will run around your body circumference.

Through the incision, your surgeon will eliminate excess skin from the back and front of the torso, tighten the loose abdominal muscles, and gently lift the remaining tissue to restore a tight and shapely lower body appearance.

Panniculectomy

Sometimes after a massive weight loss, you may be left with a substantial “apron” of skin known as a “pannus”. This can hang from below the navel area. Your surgeon may perform a panniculectomy to remove this hanging skin apron to restore a firmer, smoother torso. Similar to a tummy tuck, the incision in this surgery will be placed just above your pubic bone.

Buttock Lift and Thigh Lift

A buttock and thigh lift surgery will remove loose skin and excess fatty tissue to restore smoother and slimmer looking appearance to the buttocks and upper legs. Your surgeon will create incisions in discreet locations in the buttock and thigh, depending on the amount of skin to be excised. The procedure will restore shapely and youthful appearance to your lower body.

Upper Body Lift

Sagging breasts, bra rolls, and loose upper arms can occur after a major weight loss. Breast lift, arm lift, and bra line lift (back lift) plastic surgery can be performed to correct these conditions. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and nearby areas for skin removal surgery.

Schedule a Consultation with Beverly Hills California Plastic Surgeon Dr. Kim

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Do you wish you could re-do your breast implants or looking for a change? Learn more about breast implant removal with Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery. Don’t be unhappy with your implant size, shape, or position anymore and experience expert, tailored results today!

Are you ready for a change? Contact us online or call 1-(310)-746-5475 today to schedule your breast implant removal consultation.

Chin Augmentation Implants

Chin augmentation cosmetic surgery involves surgically inserting implants within a receding chin to add volume and make it more proportionate and balanced to the rest of the face. The surgeon will walk you through the process and everything you need to know during the initial consultation. They may even show you before and after photos of chin augmentation surgery performed on past patients.

The first goal of any dedicated surgeon will be to educate patients about the procedure to help them make a conscious decision. Before and after images play a vital role in this process. plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides chin augmentation to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding locations.

What are Chin Augmentation Before and After Pictures?

Before and after images refer to a set of pictures showing the results of chin augmentation plastic surgery performed on previous patients. The images are taken prior to and after the procedure at different stages. The photograph set will include pictures of the final stage when the post-op swelling has subsided and complete results have manifested.

It is important that the surgeon ensures that pictures are taken only with the patient’s consent. They are required to show these images in a discreet manner so that the patient’s identity remains confidential. The sole purpose of this endeavor is to explain the results and benefits of the surgery to a prospective patient.

These images are not on the site now for chin augmentation. This does not mean they cannot be uploaded at any time. All patients must have a consultation before any surgery with Dr. Kim so this is when you should ask to see these images as of right now.

Building Trust and Personal Rapport

Before and after images of chin implants plastic surgery can help the surgeon in creating a good rapport with patients. It enables the cosmetic surgeon to build trust with a new patient in a more effective manner. The images allow new patients to discern the ways in which the surgery worked on other patients and how the procedure may help them.

Before and after images of chin augmentation provide visual proof of the results that can be accomplished through this surgery. They help in building a relationship of transparency and enable more open communication between the new patient and the surgeon.

Pictures can Say More than Words

Chin augmentation before and after pictures present reality in a more effective manner. Words can sometimes sound incredulous or confusing to the ears. However, pictures speak without any ambiguity and can get the message across more directly. Words are open to interpretation. The cosmetic surgeon may mean one thing and it may be construed as something else altogether by the patient.

Pictures are not limited by these typical barriers of language. They don’t misrepresent or exaggerate the true story. Cosmetic surgeons need to be careful so as not to edit or modify the pictures in any way which Dr. Kim nor does his successful practice do. Transparency is the key here and because of the integrity that is bestowed by this practice they have a long list of satisfied patients.

Spreading the Word through Social Media

Social media networks have gained immense popularity in recent times. They have created new and versatile avenues for people to share their before and after images. Instagram and other social photo sharing platforms have over a billion users.

Plastic surgeons can tap into this database to educate people about the benefits of a chin augmentation surgery. These sites present immense information sharing possibilities. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and nearby areas for chin augmentation plastic surgery.

Schedule a Consultation with Beverly Hills California Plastic Surgeon Dr. Kim

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Botox® injections are among the most popular and safest cosmetic treatments. They are remarkably effective in softening certain facial lines and wrinkles—those caused by the contraction of expression muscles. Botox can make you look years younger by relaxing these expression muscles and allowing facial creases to smooth and recover. But even after years of successful use with millions of patients, many people are hesitant to consider Botox treatments because of some enduring myths.

What’s the truth behind these misconceptions? Let’s look at them one by one.

Myth 1: Botox is Toxic

Botox is indeed made from a toxin. The cosmetic injectable is a purified protein extracted from Botulinum toxin—the substance responsible for botulism food poisoning. This connection is probably at the root of this myth. But Botox is not the raw toxin that causes food poisoning. It’s a purified extract that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for medical and cosmetic use after extensive clinical testing. The dosage levels used in the treatment are a tiny fraction (less than one 100th) of the amount that might cause health problems. In almost 20 years of use as a cosmetic treatment, millions of patients have had Botox injections with safe and effective results.

Myth 2: Botox Treatments Will Give Me a Frozen, Expressionless Face

Botox works by relaxing facial expression muscles, giving the lines and creases in your skin a chance to smooth and recover. In a skilled practitioner’s hands, only selected expression muscles are targeted — the ones that cause forehead furrows, crow’s feet, or marionette lines, for example. Further, the amount of Botox administered is precisely calibrated to relax the muscles, not to freeze or paralyze them. The effect is to soften facial expressions, not to prevent them. And the great majority of the face’s muscles are left untreated, allowing you to display a wide range of facial expressions. You’ll look younger and more relaxed after Botox treatments, not expressionless.

Myth 3: Botox Injections are Painful

In fact, most patients experience only mild discomfort from Botox treatments. They often describe the sensation of each injection as a slight pinch or report that they hardly feel it at all. That’s because the needles used for the injections are very fine, and only a tiny amount of medication is injected. If this is a concern for you, your doctor can use a mild topical anesthetic to numb your skin before treatment.

Myth 4: Botox is Only Used to Treat Facial Lines and Wrinkles

Botox was approved for use in treating muscle spasms of the eyes long before its value as a cosmetic treatment was recognized. It is now approved as a treatment for excessive sweating, eyelid spasms, chronic migraines, overactive bladder, and other medical problems in addition to its use for facial rejuvenation. Botox has a long history as a safe and effective medical treatment. Its cosmetic uses have expanded, too. In addition to smoothing facial expression lines, Botox is used to lift the eyebrows, soften the jawline, and raise the corners of the mouth when they begin to droop.

Learn More About Botox and Other Cosmetic Treatments in Beverly Hills

For best results from Botox injections, you should receive treatment from a skilled medical practitioner, one with a deep understanding of facial musculature and aesthetics. Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim at Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery have developed an impeccable reputation for stunning, natural-looking cosmetic treatment and plastic surgery results, attracting patients from all over the world. Contact our practice today at (310) 746-5475 or send an online request to schedule a consultation.