Find out how this simple treatment could smooth away facial lines and wrinkles.

The goals of our Northampton and Springfield, MA, otolaryngologists are to make sure that you feel great and that you are confident in your appearance. You may not realize it but we offer not only services to handle all of your ear, nose and throat needs, but we also provide cosmetic services, too. If you want to temporarily reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles without undergoing surgery then Botox may be the answer you’ve been looking for.

What is Botox?

Most people have heard about Botox but they don’t always know what it entails. These thin needles contain a safe, purified form of botulinum toxin, a neurotoxin that interrupts signal sent from the brain to the muscles that tells the muscles to contract. When these needles are injected into the skin they prevent muscle contractions, which instantly reduces the appearance of certain lines and wrinkles.

What kinds of wrinkles can Botox treatment handle?

This cosmetic procedure has been a wonderful option for many people looking to treat everything from minor to more severe wrinkles and lines of the face because it doesn’t require cutting or other invasive techniques. Botox works best on dynamic wrinkles, or wrinkles that appear as a result of certain facial expressions.

For example, take a moment to smile in the mirror. Do you notice lines and wrinkles that appear around your mouth, eyes, nose and forehead when you smile? If so, these are the signs of aging that Botox can treat.

What goes into getting Botox treatment?

This treatment is simple, straightforward and only takes a couple of minutes. In fact, the only thing our Northampton and Springfield ENT doctors will need to do is administer the needles into the areas that you wish to treat. Of course, we also understand that people are squeamish when it comes to needles, even if the needles are incredibly small. While most patients can easily tolerate the minor and fleeting stinging sensation that comes from administering the needles, if you are still a bit nervous talk to us about applying a numbing cream to the areas before your treatment.

When will I notice results?

Most people assume that results will appear immediately, but this is simply not the case. It will take a couple of days to start to see the effects of the Botox treatment with full effects appearing within one week. Botox results are only temporary (they usually last up to six months). Of course, if you love your new look you can continue to get maintenance treatments to help your beautiful appearance last longer.

Whether you are dealing with an ear infection or you want to find out if you are an ideal candidate for Botox, turn to the experts at Ear Nose & Throat, Surgeons of Western New England. We offer locations in Springfield and Northhampton MA, to serve you better.