by Dr. Steven Wallach
Made from botulinum toxin (yes, the same poison that causes botulism when ingested), an outpatient injection of Botox into the frown lines, crow’s-feet or forehead creases paralyzes facial muscles, smoothing them out, says Steven Wallach, M.D., a New York City plastic surgeon. Sometimes a local anesthetic is used, although many patients go without it.
Pros: “This is a good way to reduce wrinkling,” says Wallach. In addition, there are no telltale signs of healing, the way there are with lasers. Patients see results in two days to two weeks.
Dr. Steven Wallach is a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City specializing in aesthetic facial and body contouring, as well as reconstructive surgery. He earned his medical degree from NYU School of Medicine and completed advanced training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, followed by a prestigious fellowship in California. A past president of the New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons and former executive board member of The Aesthetic Society, Dr. Wallach is frequently recognized for his expertise, including in New York Magazine’s “Best Beauty Docs.” In addition to his clinical practice, he is an Associate Clinical Professor at Albert Einstein and regularly contributes to medical publications and national media. Known for his innovative techniques and compassionate care, he helps patients achieve natural, confidence-boosting results.