The facts on BOTOX®

Botox is a highly purified product of the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum that has been used for medicinal purposes in the United States for decades. Botox is FDA-approved for cosmetic use.

BOTOX® inactivates the muscle by interfering with nerve signal transmission to the muscle. This works well to reduce muscle activity that causes wrinkles in areas such as the forehead, crow’s feet, and glabella (frown lines between the eyebrows).

In many states, nurses, physicians' assistants as well as physicians may perform BOTOX® injections. It is important that the person who performs your treatment has knowledge of facial anatomy, especially the nerve and muscle anatomy, as this is the primary focus of the injection. If you have any questions, you may ask your provider which muscles s/he plans to inject and what effect this will have. Dr. Most has performed thousands of injections in his practice. Patients have come to him from overseas for his expertise in this area. Dr. Most has even been featured on television and at international meetings to discuss his expertise in facial injection techniques. (Make sure to read his blog posts on the latest research on this topic!)

Am I a candidate for BOTOX® treatment?

If you have any lines/wrinkles that are bothersome to you, you may be treatable with BOTOX®. If you are interested in learning more, a personalized evaluation can be arranged with Dr. Most.

Why should I choose Dr. Most?

As a double-certified Facial Plastic and Head & Neck Surgeon, Dr. Most is uniquely qualified in surgery of the face. Dr. Most has many years experience and has served as Chief of Facial Plastic Surgery at two of the top medical centers in the United States. He is now Chief of the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University. A leader in the field, he has received national awards for his work. He performs hundreds of facial plastic surgery procedures each year. His patient comments reflect his personal philosophy for excellence. He was recognized for his expertise in injections at the 2008 AAFPRS Aging Face Meeting in San Francisco, CA.

I am interested! What is the next step?

If you are interested in this procedure, Dr. Most will personally evaluate you to determine if it is right for you. Please contact the Stanford Facial Plastic Surgery Office via phone (650) 736-FACE or (736-3223) to make a consultation appointment with Dr. Most. You may also email us at info@drmost.com for more information or to make an appointment. We look forward to seeing you!