Wrinkle Relaxers
Botox & Dysport Treatments in New Jersey
At Choice Dermatology, we believe that true aesthetic excellence enhances your appearance without altering who you are. Under the expert guidance of Dr. Marc Meulener, MD, PhD, our wrinkle relaxer treatments are designed to soften expression lines while strictly preserving your natural facial movement.
What Are Wrinkle Relaxers?
Wrinkle relaxers are FDA-approved neuromodulators that temporarily reduce the targeted muscle activity that causes dynamic wrinkles. Every time you smile, frown, or squint, your facial muscles contract, eventually leaving visible creases in the skin. By carefully administering products like Botox and Dysport, we can relax these specific muscles, smoothing out the overlying skin and preventing new lines from forming.
Key Benefits of Botox and Dysport
Natural-Looking Rejuvenation: Softens deep creases without a “frozen” or overworked appearance.
Preventative Anti-Aging: Stops early fine lines from turning into permanent, deep static wrinkles.
Beyond Aesthetics (Therapeutic Relief): Highly effective in alleviating jaw tension associated with TMJ and teeth grinding.
Quick & Convenient: A fast, non-surgical procedure with no mandatory downtime.
Areas We Treat
Our clinical expertise allows us to treat a wide variety of aesthetic and functional concerns, including:
Forehead Lines: The horizontal creases across the upper forehead.
Frown Lines (“11s”): The vertical lines between the eyebrows.
Crow’s Feet: The fine lines at the outer corners of the eyes.
Neck Bands: Prominent vertical cords on the neck (Platysmal bands).
Downturned Mouth: Relaxing the muscles that pull the corners of the mouth downward.
Gummy Smile: Relaxing the upper lip to reduce gum exposure when smiling.
Masseter Muscle (TMJ & Teeth Grinding): Injections into the jaw to relieve TMJ pain, stop teeth grinding (bruxism), and subtly slim the lower face.
The Ideal Candidate
Wrinkle relaxers are an excellent option for patients looking to reduce existing expression lines or proactively prevent wrinkle progression. Whether you are in your late 20s seeking “Baby Botox” for prevention, or in your 40s and beyond looking to smooth established lines, Dr. Meulener will customize the dosage to your unique anatomy.
How the Application Works
- Consultation & Assessment: We begin with a thorough evaluation of your facial anatomy, muscle strength, and aesthetic goals.
- Precision Injection: Using ultra-fine needles, the wrinkle relaxer (Botox or Dysport) is injected into the precise targeted muscles. The process takes only about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Comfort: Most patients report minimal to no pain, describing the sensation as a quick, tiny pinch.
Recovery Time & Potential Side Effects
There is virtually no downtime. You can return to work or your daily routine immediately. We simply advise patients to stay upright for a few hours and avoid intense physical exercise or massaging the treated area for 24 hours.
Possible Side Effects: Mild, temporary redness or swelling at the injection sites (resembling small mosquito bites) that typically subsides within 15 to 30 minutes. Occasional, minor bruising may occur but resolves quickly.
