Botox® Houston, TX

BOTOX is an FDA-approved agent effective in the cosmetic treatment of frown lines and crow’s feet. It is a skin rejuvenation procedure that allows people to have younger looking skin without surgery. Dr. Lapuerta administers BOTOX to patients at his Houston, Katy, and Pearland plastic surgery centers. BOTOX works by temporarily relaxing the muscles surrounding the injection site, resulting in smoother-looking skin. Dr. Lapuerta has years of experience dealing with the complex anatomy of the face, which allows him to safely and effectively target problem areas with outstanding results. Many of his patients return time and time again and look forward to their BOTOX treatments.

Tiny doses of BOTOX are injected into the skin where wrinkles are noticeable. It is normally done in the doctor’s office and the procedure can last from 15 to 30 minutes. The number of injections and dose amounts administered depends on the location and the severity of the case. Patients are first marked with ink prior to the injection so that the practitioner can accurately inject the areas in need of wrinkle softening. This procedure does not create any discomfort other than a normal prick that comes with a small needle. Sometimes a numbing cream may be applied to help with the patient’s discomfort. Patients will be able to go home right after treatment with no downtime from their normal routine.

After treatment, mild swelling and bruising may appear on the injection spots. Patients are advised to limit exercise and to sleep in an upright position the same night as the treatment. The redness and swelling will only last for a few hours, but some patients may experience bruising for several days. There are bruising medications, such as Arnica, that patients can take a week prior to treatment to help minimize bruising. The results from a BOTOX treatment take 5-7 days to appear. When they do, the face will look smoother and brighter, and patients will feel rejuvenated by their fresh appearance.

A syringe of BOTOX averages about $350. Depending on the patient’s case, a session may use 1 to 3 syringes, or more. During the initial consultation, the practitioner will be able to assess how many units/syringes are needed to attain the patient’s desired results.