At the Khanna Institute of LASIK in Los Angeles, California, we provide vision correction solutions such as custom LASIK, SUPERLASIK, and refractive surgery.
Our patients receive the most advanced treatments for cataracts and glaucoma. However, if you have been having trouble with your eyes and have been examining them closely, you may notice your eyes appearing more tired with age.
Of if you have undergone surgery that has minimized or even eliminated your need for glasses, you may now be more aware of fine lines or wrinkles around your eyes that once hid behind your glasses.
Because of this, we also offer BOTOX® Cosmetic. BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are the ideal non-surgical method for softening facial lines and deep creases caused by:
- Age
- Smiling
- Frowning
How it works
BOTOX® stands for botulinum toxin, a natural protein that inhibits the contraction of facial muscles, working to paralyze the muscles responsible for your wrinkles. The result is a relaxed, smoothed, and more youthful facial appearance. This procedure is proven to be especially effective for the reduction of:
- Horizontal wrinkles across your forehead
- Frown lines that develop in the creases between your eyebrows
- Crow’s feet or “laugh lines” that develop at the edges of your eyes
BOTOX® treatments have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for persons aged 18 to 65. The procedure is safe and does not lead to long-term paralysis in your face and neck.
Beyond wrinkles
Though you have probably only heard of BOTOX® treatments used to treat wrinkles, there are other benefits of these injections. Studies also reveal that these treatments can help alleviate:
- Migraine headaches
- Excessive sweating
- Muscle spasms
Other uses include:
Blepharospasm
Blepharospasm is a condition where one or both of your eyelids spasm in an uncontrollable repetition. This involuntary movement can result in temporary vision loss and be especially dangerous when driving or operating heavy machinery. The cause of blepharospasm is not known, but some experts think it may be linked to high stress levels and chronic fatigue.
When BOTOX® is injected into the upper eyelids, this condition can be controlled.
Hemifacial spasms
Hemifacial spasms are forceful, uncontrollable spasms in parts of your face. This condition may be caused by a tumor or by compression in your facial nerves.
BOTOX® injections can treat these spasms until other surgery can be performed. However, if the underlying cause for these hemifacial spasms can not be determined, BOTOX® treatments may be performed every three to six months for control purposes.
If you have noticed the presence of wrinkles or lines and want a non-surgical way to get rid of them, please call our Orange County Office or schedule your appointment online today. Orange County ophthalmologist Dr. Khanna can help restore your youthful appearance in just one visit. Please contact us today. Article Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/vision-articles/benefits-of-lasik-surgeons-offering-botox-treatments-944682.html
