Irvine Botox ® Clinic

Botox® - By far the most earth-shattering discovery about Botox® came about by accident when Canadian ophthalmologist Dr. Jean Carruthers noticed her blepharospasm (twitching of the eyelid) patients were starting to lose their frown lines. In 1992, she and her dermatologist husband published a study in the Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology stating that though temporary, "treatment with C. botulinum-A exotoxin (Botox® ) is a simple, safe procedure" for the treatment of brow wrinkles. Even though it has been used "off label" for cosmetic purposes since that time, in 2004 Allergan received FDA approval for use its as a cosmetic product. It has grown into a billion dollar business worldwide and is considered to be the safest and least expensive way to turn back the ravages of aging. Dr. O‘ Reilly has been administering Botox® for 8 years and is considered by her patients to have the highest level of expertise and greatest level of satisfaction.

Botox® does not produce immediate effects. The maximum cosmetic benefit is seen after 5-7 days. When the effects occur, the transformation is dramatic- not only is it wrinkle free but the skin appears smooth, younger looking and wrinkle free.

Botox® injections are not a permanent cure for facial wrinkles and the majority of individuals will need repeat injections every 4-6 months. The cost of Botox® injection is variable depends on the number of injections and the size of the area treated.