MR muscle relaxant* is a substance injected in small amounts into
a muscle to cause temporary weakness or paralysis.
MR muscle relaxant* works by temporarily relaxing those muscles of the face, which create "worry" or "frown" lines through a state of chronic contraction.
It is administered with a very small needle inserted directly into the muscle.
MR muscle relaxant* is used to treat wrinkles across the forehead, furrows between the eyebrows
and "crows feet" lines.
MR muscle relaxant* decreases wrinkles in a different way than do Bovine product* or Fat Injections.
MR muscle relaxant* blocks the nerve impulses to these muscles, inhibiting their ability to
contract and thereby relaxing the wrinkle. Bovine product* and fat are filler substances,
which are injected directly into the wrinkle, not the underlying muscle. They
work by occupying the space in the skin under the wrinkle, thereby lifting the
wrinkle up. Occasionally fillers are combined with MR muscle relaxant*.
More recently we have found that MR muscle relaxant* injections around the eyes can prolong
the results of laser resurfacing of wrinkles in this area.
The effect takes three to five days to occur. Patients know the MR muscle relaxant* is working
when they see a decrease in the wrinkle and can either no longer frown or find
it much harder to do so.
The results of MR muscle relaxant* last 3-6 months. As the MR muscle relaxant* wears off, wrinkles return,
but often not as severely. With each subsequent injection, the effects can be
more prolonged.
Side effects are minimal with occasional bruising at the injection site and
temporary headache. Rarely, temporary eyelid droop may occur when forehead lines
are treated.
The techniques mentioned for softening wrinkles are often used individually
or together. The best technique for you depends on several factors, including
location of wrinkle, depth of wrinkle, cost factors and general health considerations.
Our staff can help you decide if MR muscle relaxant* is right for you.
Commonly asked Questions
1. Is MR muscle relaxant* safe?
MR muscle relaxant* is now one of the most common cosmetic procedures and is extremely safe.
2. Is it painful?
There is slight pain on injection which often takes less than one minute.
3. Can I go straight back to work?
Yes. There is no down time with this procedure.
4. Which areas are treated?
You may treat the crows feet on the sides of the eyes, the glabella frown lines, and the horizontalforehead lines. More recently lip lines from pursing the mouth and downturned corners of the mouth are treated. MR muscle relaxant* is also used for eliminating excessive sweating and on the neck.
5. Do the effects improve with time?
Yes. Often MR muscle relaxant* lasts longer with each repeated injection.
6. What are the risks?
If MR muscle relaxant* is injected very close to the upper eyelid it may cause a temporary lid droop or changes the shape of the eyebrow.
Patients should be aware that there may be bruising. Transient headaches have occurred and patients should not be pregnant and should not suffer from neurological diseases.
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