Botox® Cosmetic Procedures - by Dr. Vafa

Dr. Vafa is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, and specializes in the use of Botox, Dysport, Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, Hylaform and Captique. Dr. Vafa has performed thousands of aesthetics procedures achieving the Platinum Plus Level Provider designation from Allergan - a level designated to select number of physicians providing over 50,000 units of Botox Cosmetic treatments per year - and Radiesse Premiere Injector designation by Merz Aesthetics.

Dr. Vafa is committed to being a leader in aesthetic medicine by providing his patients the newest advances combined with the highest quality medical care in New York City.

Botox® Cosmetic

$225/area after $25 instant rebate from Brilliant Distinctions Program*.
(Botox special - up to 20 units of Botox per area.)
$50 discount when purchased alongside Juvederm treatment*
* Instant rebate applies to Brilliant Distinctions Program members.
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Botox® Cosmetic is a simple physician administered treatment which involves the injection of purified protein into specific areas to temporarily smooth lines, wrinkles and furrows caused by excessive facial movements. Botox Cosmetic is the most popular aesthetic treatment in the world today with over 4 million procedures done last year alone. This is the only treatment of its kind that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Dr. Vafa evaluates patterns of facial muscle movement and looks for moderate to severe facial lines caused by the action of these muscles. The location, size and action of the muscles that create these "dynamic lines" vary among different individuals. Dr. Vafa will mark these locations and administer several tiny injections of Botox Cosmetic directly into the muscles that cause these dynamic lines. The objective is to create a youthful and more relaxed appearance and NOT a "frozen" or "expressionless" look.

Each area requires a different number of units of Botox as determined by Dr. Vafa.

Note that in experienced hands, Botox Cosmetic can be used for more than treating lines and wrinkles. With injections into specific areas of the face, Dr. Vafa is able to reshape the brows and alter their position as well as slightly round and open the eyes.

Areas that can be treated include but not limited to:

Glabella/frown lines (area between the brows)

Horizontal forehead lines

Bunny lines (wrinkles on top of your nose)

Crow's feet

Peri-oral lines (around the mouth)

Neck bands

Chin

Brow lift (Botox can be injected above the outer area of the brow to create a lifting effect)

Jaw line narrowing or jaw reduction

Sweat reduction for armpits (underarms) and hands or hyperhidrosis

Gummy smile reduction or correction

The procedure is usually comfortable and requires no anesthesia, although some patients choose to numb the area with a cold pack prior to injecting. Downtime is not expected after the procedure and bruising is uncommon. You will notice a marked improvement in days and the results should last 3 to 6 months.

Please call (212) 219-1990 to schedule a free consultation with Dr. Ali Vafa at LaserTouch Aesthetics.

Note: Dr. Vafa uses Preserved Normal Saline for reconstitution of Botox which decreases the discomfort of the injections.

Before and after photos for Botox treatment of 'crow's feet'




Before and after photos for Botox treatment of 'forehead lines'





Before and after photos for Botox treatment of 'frown lines'

Frequently Asked Questions

How effective is BOTOX® Cosmetic?
In a clinical study with BOTOX® Cosmetic, the majority of patients (82.5%) reported an improvement in glabellar lines after a week. Results were still reported up to 4 months later

Does the injection hurt?
A very tiny needle is all that is needed for the procedure. Some patients report minor and temporary discomfort from the injection.

How long does BOTOX® last?
This depends entirely on the patient, but a single treatment of BOTOX® will normally be sustained for approximately three months. You will notice a gradual fading of its effects. At this point you will return to your doctor for your next treatment.