Botox is an FDA-approved injectable cosmetic treatment derived from a purified natural substance that temporarily relaxes facial muscles responsible for forehead wrinkles and frown lines by blocking nerve signals to these specific areas. When administered by a skilled professional like Dr. Mordkovich, this popular anti-aging treatment reduces the muscle activity causing dynamic wrinkles—those that appear during facial expressions like smiling or frowning—resulting in smoother skin texture and a more youthful appearance. The treatment has an exceptional twenty-year safety record in cosmetic applications, with our clinic using only genuine, pharmaceutical-grade Botox to ensure optimal results while preserving your natural beauty and expressiveness. Common treatment areas include forehead wrinkles, frown lines between the eyebrows, crow’s feet around the eyes, bunny lines on the nose, lip lines, chin dimpling, and neck bands. Beyond its aesthetic applications, Botox also helps treat medical conditions like excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), chronic migraines, and certain muscular disorders, making it one of the most versatile injectable treatments available today.
Forehead Lines: Horizontal lines that appear when raising your eyebrows can be softened while maintaining natural movement and expression.
Glabellar Lines (11 Lines): These vertical lines between the eyebrows, often creating an angry or tired appearance, respond exceptionally well to Botox treatment
Crow’s Feet: Fine lines radiating from the corners of the eyes are gently reduced while preserving your natural smile.
Bunny Lines: Small wrinkles that form on the bridge of the nose when you scrunch your face can be subtly smoothed.
Lip Lines: Fine vertical lines above the upper lip can be minimized with precise micro-injections.
Chin Dimpling: Botox can reduce the “orange peel” texture some people experience in the chin area.
Neck Bands (Platysmal Bands): Vertical bands in the neck that become more prominent with age can be relaxed for a smoother neck appearance.
Hyperhidrosis Treatment: For patients suffering from excessive sweating in the underarms, palms, or soles, therapeutic Botox injections provide remarkable relief.
Your journey at Cross Hudson Plastic Surgery begins with a comprehensive consultation where Dr. Mordkovich evaluates your aging skin, discusses your aesthetic goals, and reviews your medical history to determine if Botox injections are right for you. Based on this assessment, he creates a personalized treatment plan that identifies specific treatment areas and the precise amount of Botox needed to achieve your desired youthful appearance.
After your Botox injections, Dr. Mordkovich provides specific aftercare instructions to help you maintain your results, including remaining upright for several hours and temporarily avoiding strenuous exercise, chemical peels, and other dermal fillers. While there’s no downtime required, following these simple guidelines helps ensure the treatment settles properly and delivers the smooth skin tone and fewer wrinkles you desire. We schedule a follow-up appointment approximately two weeks after your treatment to assess your results, make any necessary adjustments, and discuss your satisfaction with your more youthful appearance.
Between days 1-3, any bruising continues to fade while subtle improvements in skin texture begin to emerge. By days 3-7, most patients notice fewer wrinkles and smoother skin as the Botox effectively relaxes the facial muscles responsible for forehead wrinkles and frown lines. During this period, muscle activity gradually decreases, revealing progressive improvements while preserving your natural beauty and expressions.
Botox is suitable for a wide range of patients, but the ideal candidate for treatment typically:
