After years of squinting, laughing, frowning, smoking, and worrying, the skin around the eyes and on the forehead will often develop deep lines and wrinkles called "expression lines." a frequent concern is that they often make you look older, tired and more stressed. Until recently, these advanced furrows have been difficult to treat. Now, by utilizing this FDA approved muscle-relaxing agent, expression lines can be significantly reduced. BOTOX® Cosmetic is used for the following areas: Expression lines, glabella (between eyebrows), crow's feet Forehead, bunny lines, jelly roll, brow lift, vertical lip lines, depressor anguli oris, mentalis, platysma & horizontal neck lines & upper gum show. Glabella The Glabella is the area that lies between the brows that results in vertical lines, sometimes called the eleven (11). Crow's Feet The Crow's Feet are horizontal lines that radiate from the corners of the eyes. They are expression lines that form when we laugh, smile or cry and are not always associated with aging until they become exaggerated. Sun damage, called photo-aging, contributes to this process as well. Over exposure to the sun, especially those who may be outdoor enthusiasts or sun-worshippers, may have an early loss of elasticity leading to these lines. Squinting from the sun, or smoking may contribute to this pattern of wrinkles. The steps one takes early in life, such as avoiding overexposure to the sun, or wearing sun protection lotion may help to delay the appearance of these wrinkles. If, however the damage has already occurred, measures can be taken to minimize their appearance. Forehead Lines Forehead Lines are horizontal wrinkles that form from expression. Over time these wrinkles can become deeper and more noticeable even when no expression is taking place. Bunny Lines Bunny Lines are horizontal lines that form when one scrunches up their nose, however the lines don't go away. Jelly Roll The Jelly Roll is the band of muscle that lies just beneath the lower eyelid. Brow Lift The Brow Lift is a procedure that can help to lift the brow, giving a little more arch to the brow. Vertical Lip Lines Vertical Lip Lines are lines around the mouth that form, like when you pucker your lips and can see the lines but they don't go away. These lines form very early on in smokers and have also been known to be caused by an estrogen deficiency in pre and post menopausal women. Depressor Anguli Oris The Depressor Anguli Oris is the underlying muscle at the jawline that causes the mouth to curve downward in what is sometimes referred to as the downturned frown. A procedure to correct this can easily be done. Mentalis The Mentalis is the muscle in the chin in which dimpling can occur. There is a procedure that can stop the dimpling. Platysma and Horizontal Neck Lines The Platysma are the vertical neck muscle bands that extend from the jawline down towards the collar bone. These muscles sometimes become frozen, resulting in an irregular strained appearance of tension in the neck. A procedure can be done to help relax these muscles resulting in a more natural look. Horizontal Neck Lines are the lines radiating across the neck like a necklace which sometimes bulge out, revealing aging. A procedure can be done to relax these muscles, resulting in a more youthful, smoother looking neck. Upper Gum Show Upper Gum Show results in the gums or gingiva being more exposed than usual when one smiles or laughs. A procedure can be done to allow less gums to be exposed. Downturned Nasal Tip A Downturned Nasal Tip can be corrected with a simple procedure to allow the tip of the nose to return to a more neutral position. Excessive Sweating or Hyperhidrosis may be limited to a few problem areas or may be all over. The armpits and the palms are the areas most often troublesome. Excessive sweating starts after puberty and may be present to some degree all the time. However it can be at it's worst when under stress such as during exams, interviews or dating. Treatment of this condition of excessive sweating can be accomplished with a combination of Iontophoresis and Botox injections. Iontophoresis consists of applying a low amperage current thru the area of increased sweating such as the palms. Repeated treatments help to plug up the sweat glands so excessive sweating can be inhibited for several months. A series of nine initial iontophoresis treatments and then maintenance therapy every few months will control the condition. Botox injections are an alternative and can be administered into the palms, underarms and soles. A majority of patients can be relatively sweat free for up to 12 months. Certain insurance companies will cover the cost of Botox treatment. Palmar Far and above the area of the body causing the most distressing Condition. The hands are used socially and professionally more than any other part of the body. Excessively wet/moist hands may even limit the choice of one's profession. Avoiding social contact is common for individuals with severe hyperhidrosis palmaris. Patients notice not only that their hands feel very moist/wet all the time, but also feel cool/cold. Some individuals have abluish/purple discoloration of their hands as well. Axillary Hyperhidrosis of the armpits causes large wet marks and staining on the clothes. A strong body odor develops quickly which can cause very negative emotional/psychological repercussions. Slightly more common in females than males. This condition can be associated with hyperhidrosis of other areas of the body as well, such as truncal and/or thigh less frequently.