Botox® New York City with Dr. Cangello
Botox® (technically known “botulinum toxin type A”) is an injection that’s used to smooth skin creases that are caused by facial movements such as smiling or frowning. This treatment works by blocking the muscular nerve signals, which weakens the muscles so they can’t contract to form wrinkles in the overlying skin. The result is a more youthful, refreshed look.
Am I a Good Candidate for Botox®?
You are a good candidate if you are bothered by facial wrinkles, such as frown lines, crow’s feet, or forehead creases. You must also be in good health, live in New York City (or be willing to travel), and be motivated to follow Dr. Cangello’s instructions. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding you should not have this injectable treatment.
David L. Cangello, MD, FACS Plastic Surgery New York
Dr. David Cangello is one of the top board-certified plastic surgeons in all of New York City. His approach of treating plastic surgery with an artistic eye has successfully shaped his practice. Dr. Cangello cares about the result of the surgery as much as the patient does. Read more to learn why you should choose Dr. Cangello for your next procedure.
Schedule a ConsultationYour Facial Rejuvenation Consultation
You will meet with Dr. David Cangello in our New York City office. Dr. Cangello will discuss your medical history and the results you want to achieve from injectable facial rejuvenation. During the consultation, you need to be honest about your allergies, medications, personal habits, and previous surgical procedures. Make sure to tell Dr. Cangello if you are taking NSAIDs (such as aspirin or ibuprofen) or blood thinners as they can increase the chance of bruising from the injection.
Dr. Cangello will conduct a physical examination of your face to determine if dermal injections will create the look you desire. Depending on your anatomy and skin elasticity, Dr. Cangello may suggest ancillary procedures such as dermal fillers, laser resurfacing, fat grafting or surgery as an alternative or as an adjunct to Botox®.
Preparing for Botox®
Injections are a quick and safe way to reduce wrinkling. However, it is a medical procedure and should be performed in a medical facility. Injections should also be administered by an experienced health professional who is knowledgeable about the anatomy of the face. Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Cangello, is highly skilled in using Botox® to create a safe, natural and aesthetically pleasing outcome. To minimize the chances of bruising with the procedure, Dr. Cangello recommends you avoid taking aspirin, any medicine containing ibuprofen (ie. Motrin, Aleve, Advil, etc.) herbal medicines or anything that is known to have a blood thinning effect, two weeks prior to your planned procedure. If you have taken one of these medications within the two week period prior to injection, it is still possible to have the procedure done as long as you understand the risk of bruising is slightly greater. Should you have an important event planned that you have to attend, you may want to schedule your injection a week or more in advance.
Patient Experiences
“Dr. Cangello is an amazing plastic surgeon. He is very skilled in his craft and I am extremely happy with his fine hand at botox and fillers. Along with his ease in making one feel comfortable and welcomed, he is a great listener as well and his staff is very accommodating, professional and polite.”
—L.M.
Botox® Injection Techniques
Your treatment will be performed at Dr. Cangello’s New York City office. Injections are administered using very fine needles applied at specific points of your facial muscles. Most patients a very tiny pinching sensation during the injection and do not feel a lot of pain. If you choose, topical numbing medication or ice can be applied to the skin prior to injection to minimize any discomfort caused by insertion of the fine needle. The injections will take less than 15 minutes.
The Recovery Process
For approximately four to six hours following your injections, Dr. Cangello will advise you to keep your head upright and to avoid strenuous exercise. You will also be advised not to rub the injection areas. Otherwise, you can return to normal activities after the treatment. Some patients experience a small amount of redness or swelling at the injection site. This usually resolves within a half hour to an hour. You may use cover-up (makeup) immediately after the injections to hide any signs of having had the procedure.
Depending on the severity of your wrinkles, you may require more than one treatment to achieve your desired results. You will begin to see the effect of your treatment in the first two to three days and the results are fully apparent within by two weeks. Dr. Cangello asks that you come in at two weeks post procedure if you feel that you need any touch-up. The results usually last three to four months.
Please call our New York City office at (212) 644-4416 to set up a consultation and learn how you can benefit from Botox®.
