Trust your Botox® injections to a skilled and experienced specialist
Botox® Cosmetic is a safe and predictable anti-aging treatment when in capable hands. As an aesthetic procedure, some tend to forget that Botox is still a medical treatment. As such, it’s important to select a medical provider who is skilled and trained in the proper and safe use of this product. Botox® injections at Wyckoff Ophthalmology in Wycoff, New Jersey, are performed by Dr. Melanie Sinatra.
Dr. Sinatra is a highly trained and experienced ophthalmologist. Over the course of her more than 24-year career, she has performed a wide range of advanced medical and cosmetic procedures. Additionally, Dr. Sinatra completed aesthetic art training in Paris. With this sophisticated and unique blend of clinical experience and artistry, Dr. Sinatra is more than qualified to reawaken and rejuvenate the “focal point” of your face: your eyes.
What can Botox® treat specifically?
Botox® is FDA-approved and “indicated” to correct
- Moderate to severe “crow’s feet” extending outward from the corners of the eyes
- Moderate to severe vertical “frown lines” between the eyebrows
- Moderate to severe horizontal lines on the forehead
Botox® Cosmetic is also approved to soften the appearance of vertical platysma bands on the neck. Frequently used “off-label” applications range from correcting an overly gummy smile to contouring the jawline (known as “masseter reduction”).
How can Botox® help with all of these concerns?
So-called “expression lines” form whenever you squint, frown, or express yourself. When precisely applied by Dr. Sinatra, the active ingredient in Botox® disrupts the signals that tell your muscles to contract and to make an expression. The muscles stay relaxed. There is no fear of “frozen face” because Dr. Sinatra is so exact in mapping exactly where to place each injection. Only those muscles responsible for crow’s feet, frown lines, or forehead lines are targeted. So, you can still express yourself and look natural.
Additionally, Dr. Sinatra knows exactly the right amount of Botox to apply. So, the results from treatment won’t look “overdone” or like you’ve had “work done.” Precision injections also minimize the risk of serious side effects.
What can I expect after treatment?
When in Dr. Sinatra’s highly capable hands, Botox® is an attractive alternative to costly, time-consuming invasive surgical procedures that involve significant downtime and healing. You can enjoy a refreshed and reinvigorated appearance for three to four months. Full results are typically visible between 10 and 14 days post-injection. Side effects are routine for minimally invasive cosmetic therapies; for instance, you may experience temporary swelling or redness at the injection site.
Protect your skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet light with adequate sun protection products and avoidance measures; however, that is a “best practice” anyway! UV protection is a must for the beauty and health of your skin. Don’t forget your protective eyewear, either. Unprotected exposure to UV light from the sun and tanning is associated with skin cancers of the eyelids and cancers on the eye’s surface and eyeball.
To learn more about Botox® expertly performed at the ophthalmologist’s office, contact our team in Wycoff, NJ, today. Proudly serving the greater Franklin Lakes, Midland Park, Oakland, Ramsey, Saddle River, and Paramus area, Wyckoff Ophthalmology can be reached at (201) 891-0200.
