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You might know Botox as the “wrinkle eraser,” but did you know that it has a wide range of non-cosmetic applications too? If you’re suffering from jaw pain or headaches caused by grinding your teeth, masseter Botox can help relax your jaw muscles and ease the pain. Discover the many uses of masseter Botox and what to expect when you go in for the procedure.

What is Masseter Botox?

Botox is a drug that can be injected in small doses to paralyze target muscles or block certain nerves. Doctors use it for a range of both cosmetic and non-cosmetic purposes.

When Botox is injected into your lower jaw (known as your masseter muscles), the procedure is called jaw Botox or masseter Botox. When you receive masseter Botox, the drug causes those muscles to relax.

Masseter Botox is a non-surgical treatment that can be completed in a doctor’s office.

What is Masseter Botox Used For?

Masseter Botox has a range of both cosmetic and non-cosmetic applications. It can be used to help if you:

• Grind your teeth
• Experience jaw tension or clenching
• Suffer jaw pain
• Suffer from headaches
• Have a prominent jawline you’d like to slim down or contour
• Want to balance the shape of your face

How Does Getting Masseter Botox Work?

If you’re thinking about getting jaw Botox, it can help to know what to expect.

1. Your Consultation

You’ll start by having a consultation with a medical professional. During your consultation, the doctor will:

• Ask you questions to determine whether masseter Botox is the best solution for your issue or goal.
• Conduct a thorough examination of your face.
• Choose the most effective injection site(s).
• Determine how many syringes of Botox you will need.

2. The Procedure

Receiving Botox is a quick and simple procedure. It generally takes about 15 minutes and can be completed in a doctor’s office.

To administer Botox, your doctor will:

• Clean your skin around the injection sites to avoid infections.
• Use topical anesthetic to numb your face.
• Fill a syringe with Botox.
• Insert the syringe into your jaw.
• Inject the Botox. As they do this, they will slowly withdraw the syringe.
• Repeat the above steps for any additional syringes or injection sites you need.

3. Immediately After the Procedure

Receiving Botox generally doesn’t require any recovery time, so you can expect to go about your day as usual immediately following your procedure.

To avoid spreading the Botox to other parts of your face, for the first 24 hours following your procedure you should not:

• Rub your face
• Put pressure on your injection sites
• Exercise

4. Seeing Results

The results of your jaw Botox procedure will be evident in about one week, though some people see results as soon as the next day.

4. Follow-Up Procedures

The results of Botox are temporary. You can typically expect masseter Botox to last for three or four months, after which you’ll need to have another procedure done to maintain the results.

What Are the Potential Side Effects of Masseter Botox?

Masseter Botox is generally safe, but like all medical procedures, comes with the risk of some side effects including:

• Injection site pain, swelling, or bruising
• Drooling
• Flu-like symptoms
• Headaches
• A crooked smile

Where Can I Find a Qualified Surgeon to Administer Masseter Botox?

It’s important to find a qualified surgeon you can trust to administer masseter Botox.

Dr. Binder is a highly respected professional with over 30 years of experience in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He is board certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery.

If you’re struggling with jaw pain or any of the other issues listed above, reach out to Dr. Binder to find out if masseter Botox is right for you.

Get in touch today to book a consultation!

Every year, millions of people turn to plastic surgery to improve the look of their bodies. Facelifts are one of the top five most popular procedures performed, and in 2020, that amounted to 234,374 procedures in total.

If that number sounds big to you, it’s because it is. The face is one of the most visible parts of the body, and it plays a massive role in your self-confidence. For many people, a facelift is the best way to turn back the hands of time and look years younger. But what does a facelift do, and what are the long-term results?

Common Reasons for a Facelift

The most common reasons for a facelift are to reduce the signs of aging, improve the appearance of the neck and jawline, and restore volume to the face.

Facelifts can also help correct facial asymmetry, lift and tighten skin to reduce the signs of aging, and improve the overall shape and contour of the face.

Many patients choose to get a facelift when they’re in their mid-to-late-40s and want to improve the look and feel of their skin. The neck and jawline are two of the main areas that facelifts target and these areas tend to sag as we age. Facelifts can help give the face a younger, firmer appearance by tightening these areas.

Facelift surgery can also help restore volume to the face, especially in the cheeks, which can help give the face a more youthful appearance.

What Does the Facelift Procedure Entail?

The face is a very complex structure, and each face is unique. That’s why facelifts are often referred to as “personalized” procedures.

During a facelift, your plastic surgeon will perform one or more procedures to tighten facial muscles, remove excess skin, and lift the underlying tissue.

Some facelifts involve a combination of procedures, including neck lifts, jawline procedures, and brow lifts.       

A Typical Post-Surgery Timeline for Facelift Procedures

If you’re considering a facelift, it helps to know what to expect after surgery. Here is a typical timeline for facelift procedures:

Right After Surgery

After your facelift procedure is complete, you will likely have some type of surgical dressing in place. It’s best to keep this dressing in place for as long as your doctor recommends. The dressing will help reduce any swelling in the area and keep you comfortable. You will likely feel some discomfort as the anesthesia wears off, but you can take pain medications if needed.

The healing process following a facelift can be uncomfortable and slightly shocking at first. Your body will be swollen, and your incisions will be open. The first few days after your facelift, you’ll be red and swollen, and you may even have some bruising. But as the swelling goes down, you will begin to see the results of your facelift.

What you can see right away after your facelift will depend on the type of procedure you had. If your facelift involves a neck lift, you may be able to see some improvement in the shape of your neck and jawline right away. If your facelift consists of a brow lift, you may notice that your eyebrows appear higher than they did before. In some cases, facelifts involve both a neck lift and a brow lift, so you may be able to see both of these improvements right away.

1 Year Post-Op

One of the most exciting parts of facelift surgery is seeing the long-term results. It will likely take at least a year for your body to heal from your facelift fully. Once it does, you will be thrilled with the results. The redness and swelling will have subsided, and the incisions will have become almost unnoticeable.

As you continue to heal and see the long-term results of your facelift, you may notice that your cheeks feel firmer, your neck feels tighter, and your skin feels smoother. What you notice will depend on the type of facelift you had and your unique facial anatomy and skin.

5 Years Post-Op

Your facelift will likely continue to improve even further over time. As you continue to heal, you will probably notice that your skin feels softer and smoother than it did before your facelift. You may also notice that you don’t need as much makeup to cover up your fine lines and wrinkles. While most of these improvements are subtle, they are worth the wait.

While a facelift procedure cannot stop the aging process, by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and taking care of your skin post-op, you’ll be able to enjoy the long-term results of your facelift for many years to come.

Face Tomorrow with Confidence

Facelift surgery can help you look and feel younger. It can also help you restore your confidence and boost your self-esteem.

Do you think you may be an ideal candidate for a facelift? Then contact us today to set up your consultation!

Botox (a form of Botulinum Toxin Type A) is considered one of the most frequently performed cosmetic procedures in the United States. In fact, research shows that between 2000 and 2020, the number of Botulinum Toxin Type A injections increase by 459%. That includes injections to both treat existing cosmetic concerns and preventative Botox injections.

What is Preventative Botox?

Preventative Botox is a form of Botulinum Toxin used to prevent specific cosmetic concerns rather than treat them. Most commonly, preventative Botox is used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles for those in their 20s and 30s.

Preventative Botox is different from traditional Botox in one significant way: it is used to prevent wrinkles rather than treat them. For example, someone in their 20s or 30s may decide to get preventative Botox in their forehead to prevent the appearance of wrinkles in that area.

Since preventative Botox is administered to prevent wrinkles rather than treat them, the amount of Botulinum Toxin used in a single area or muscle is less than what is used to treat existing wrinkles.

Millennials are Taking Advantage of Preventative Botox

Traditional Botox has been used for years to help men and women achieve the youthful look they desire. But with the rise of preventative Botox, more and more people are opting to have Botox injected into the areas of their faces that they want to keep looking young instead of waiting for the appearance of aging to appear.

Millennials are notorious for their “prevent” rather than “react” mentality. This is especially true when it comes to their health and well-being. As a result, more millennials are taking advantage of preventative Botox to keep their skin looking young for longer.

The question becomes just how useful is preventative Botox? While the use of Botox for treating existing fine lines and wrinkles is a safe, FDA-approved procedure, it’s not yet been FDA-approved to prevent the formation of wrinkles entirely.

Is Preventative Botox Safe?

If it’s not FDA-approved to prevent wrinkles and fine lines from forming, is preventative Botox considered safe? Yes – the general use of Botox is deemed to be safe to treat various conditions, both for medical and cosmetic use.

What Age is Considered Ideal for Preventative Botox?

According to the FDA, the use of Botox is considered safe for those ages 18 and up. However, it’s also been approved for safe use on those 12 years of age for treating eye muscle problems, such as the abnormal spasm of the eyelids.

Are There Risks Associated with Preventative Botox?

Botox for preventative purposes poses a much lower risk of adverse effects than the treatment of existing wrinkles and fine lines. This is partly due to the lower amount of Botulinum Toxin used for preventative purposes.          

However, as with any medical procedure, it’s possible to react to preventative Botox negatively.           

This can include side effects such as headaches, muscle weakness, or redness at the injection site. These side effects are temporary and typically mild in nature.

More severe side effects from preventative Botox are possible but very rare. They include:

• Difficulty swallowing
• Difficulty breathing
• Loss of strength/muscle weakness across the entire body
• double vision
• Hoarseness/change/loss of voice
• Trouble speaking
• Loss of bladder control

While these effects are rare, you should still discuss any concerns you may have with your doctor.

Is Preventative Botox Right for You?

There are many reasons why you may be considering preventative Botox. Whatever they may be, it’s essential to educate yourself on the process thoroughly and what it may be able to do for you.Have questions regarding preventative Botox? Contact us today, and we’ll get them answered!

If you’re considering minor facial treatments like Botox or fillers, know that they do require some recovery time. While treatments like this are outpatient and quite routine, it isn’t uncommon for a patient to have some pain, redness, swelling, and more.

Today we’ll explain the difference between fillers and Botox, and what to expect after your visit. Everything you need to know about safe, effective aftercare is right here.

The Difference between Botox and Filler

Before we get started, it’s important to know the difference between Botox and fillers.

“Botox” is sometimes used interchangeably for any age-defying outpatient facial treatments, but it is actually a brand name for botulinum toxin “A”. Botox contains purified bacteria that freezes muscles. The 42 muscles in your face that help you speak and emote will move in similar ways each time you use them. This creates folds, wrinkles, and fine lines: but Botox prevents those muscles from moving, eliminating the wrinkles.

Dermal fillers contain several ingredients, some of which are produced naturally by the body. Hyaluronic and polylactic acids, for example, are naturally-occurring plumping and collagen-making chemicals already present in the body. Dermal fillers are injected into the face to add a healthy-looking fullness to areas that become thinner over time – lips and cheeks are particularly common targets for fillers.

Pain Management in Post Procedure

Whether you and your doctor have chosen dermal fillers, Botox, or another injectable option, it’s possible you will have some of the following side effects:

• Bruising
• Swelling
• Itching
• Hives
• Bleeding
• Rash
• Numbness

These are all considered minor side effects, lasting a few days, up to two weeks. They can be treated at home with the simple pain management and lifestyle tips below.

Rest

The day you receive treatment, do not return to work or do anything strenuous that would raise your heart rate (like exercise). In the days following your treatment, be sure to rest when necessary. Resting allows your body to focus energy on healing. You may, however, perform simple facial exercises.

Hands Off

Unless you are actively applying topical treatments (discussed below) with clean hands, don’t touch, rub, or scratch your face for at least 1 day, up to 3. Not only can this cause infections at the injection sites, but it can spread the toxins or filler to unintended places, causing bruising, lumpiness, and more. If you need to relieve itching or discomfort, use a cool compress every hour as needed.

Oral and Topical Pain Relief

Most over-the-counter pain management methods will reduce discomfort after Botox or dermal fillers. Acetaminophen/paracetamol and ibuprofen can be taken safely (as directed) to manage pain. The herb Arnica is also a common post-injection treatment method. It can be applied topically in gel form, or taken orally, but must be properly diluted.

Avoid Extreme Heat or Foreign Substances

To speed up and preserve your treatment – as well as avoid unnecessary pain – avoid sun exposure. Do not expose yourself to intense heat in saunas, hot tubs, hot showers, or tanning beds. Also, during recovery, avoid receiving other facial treatments, exfoliations, chemical peels, etc. If you’ve already had face fillers or Botox, do not seek out any other injectable facial treatments until the face has fully healed.

Dr. William J Binder

Dr. Binder stands apart from the crowd, and his work speaks for itself. A patent-holding innovator, Dr. Binder has published dozens of articles in national medical and surgical journals, pioneering the use of Botox as a migraine treatment.

Most importantly, Dr. Binder understands that restoring a patient’s self-esteem requires a unique approach, tailor-made for them. Because of this, Dr. Binder has developed techniques to make facial treatments and reconstruction minimally invasive with maximum impact.

If you’re seeking facial treatments, surgery, or facial reconstruction, contact Dr. Binder’s office today – our friendly staff is waiting!

Fat grafting has recently spiked in popularity – you may have heard the latest “it girls” and influencers talking about it online.

But what exactly is facial fat grafting? How does it work? Most importantly, would it be right for you? We take a deep dive and explain everything you need to know and help you connect with professionals that can pull it off.

What is Fat Grafting?

Fat grafting is the process by which fat is removed from one portion of the body via liposuction. It’s then liquefied and purified by a process of straining and spinning – this prepares it for reintegration into the body. Finally, the prepared fat is surgically added back into the body elsewhere – wherever you and your doctor determine is necessary.

Fat grafting is considered generally safe. Using fat as a permanent filler reduces the risk of allergic reaction and other adverse side effects because no one is allergic to their own fat. However, because fat can be reabsorbed into the body, a slight initial overfilling is common to account for absorption. Six months after the filling treatment, the fat that remains should last a lifetime.

Uses for Fat Grafting

Traditionally, fat grafting was used to fill out irregularities in the surface of the skin during procedures such as natural breast augmentation and Brazilian butt lifts. Now, as fat grafting popularity grows, more uses emerge.

Facial Fillers

Facial fat grafts are now a major player in the application of fat grafting. An alternative to more traditional facial implants, fat grafting comes with the added benefit of removing fat from less desirable locations. Skilled surgeons create a more natural facial profile, rebuild facial deformations, and repair tissue damage.

Facial fat grafting can also be used to augment the results of a facelift, which is becoming an increasingly popular technique used by plastic surgeons. According to a study in which 300 members of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons were polled, 85% of the surgeons polled used fat grafting during facelifts.

Fat from a patient’s own body results in a fuller, smoother, healthier appearance – especially beneficial when performing a facelift to improve cheeks that appear gaunt or sunken.

Post-traumatic Deformities and Burn Injuries

Utilizing fat grafting, surgeons can more effectively smooth and repair scars, burns, or other deformities as a result of traumatic events. Cases of subcutaneous fat being removed, treated, and used to fill deep wounds date back to 2012, with excellent results.

A fat graft to repair remnants of traumatic injury can help a patient reclaim their life and self-esteem.

Breast Augmentation and Reconstruction

Breast augmentation is a well-known use for fat grafting, but doctors didn’t stop there.

After mastectomies, radiation, or other breast cancer treatment methods, breast reconstruction is sometimes necessary. Fat grafting is an effective long-term and safe option for breast cancer patients – it creates a more natural feel and appearance, matching the unaltered breast better than a standard silicone implant.

Fat Grafting Services From Dr. Binder

Dr. Binder provides personalized fat-grafting services in a state-of-the-art office, located conveniently in beautiful Beverly Hills.

With 30 years of experience, multiple patents, and over 70 academic articles to his credit, Dr. William Binder is always at the forefront of facial plastic and reconstructive innovation. Using tools like facial fat grafting, Dr. Binder sets the bar and revolutionizes the modern field of facial contouring. While many surgeons now employ his methods, nothing beats the original.

If you require fat grafting services or would like more information, contact Dr. Binder’s office today – our friendly staff is more than happy to assist you!

Globally, plastic surgery is a $49.14 billion industry, and over the last two years, the industry has seen a boom in growth and from a somewhat unlikely place. The latest news in plastic surgery revolves around what is called the “Zoom Boom” trend and how it’s impacting plastic surgery trends.

What Exactly is the Zoom Boom?

Following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers have been faced with all sorts of news surrounding Zoom fatigue, the increase of video conferencing for personal, educational, and business purposes, and now – the Zoom Boom.

The Zoom Boom refers to a new upward trend in the plastic surgery industry that has been propelled by the ongoing use of video conferencing devices.

“The ‘Zoom Boom’ is 100% credited to people sitting at home all day and staring at their faces during video conferences,” said Dr. David Shafer, MD, FACS, during an interview with Entrepreneur.

Sure, while the Zoom app has been downloaded more than 6 million times, video conferencing across apps such as Facebook Messenger, Microsoft Teams, and other apps has also increased and contributed to this Zoom Boom trend.

As of 2020, the most popular video conferencing service used by adults was Facetime (47.6%), followed up by Facebook Messenger (44.1%) and Zoom (31.5%).

How is this ‘Zoom Boom’ Impacting the Everyday Person?

So, while it’s true that more and more people are using video conferencing more frequently, has it really had that much of an impact on people that it’s now starting this massive increase in plastic surgery?

According to Dr. Shafer, the answer is yes, and it’s all because of Zoom Dysmorphia. This term was coined by Arianne Shadi Kourosh, MD, MPH, and is used to describe the negative effects on patients brought on by the Zoom Boom, such as developing a negative self-opinion, creating dangerous cycles of self-criticisms, etc.

More Patients Seeking Out Cosmetic Treatments

In a study published in March of 2021 in the International Journal of Women’s Dermatology, dermatologists are seeing significant increases in patients interested in cosmetic procedures.

Co-author of the study, Dr. Libby, MD, stated that 56.7% of practitioners had seen an increase in patients seeking cosmetic consultation since the onset of the pandemic. Interestingly, 86.4% indicated that their patients cited video-conferencing calls as their primary reason for seeking out cosmetic treatment.

There’s Been an Increase in Those with Lower Self-Esteem

In that same study, 82.7% of dermatologists marked their patients as being either somewhat more or significantly more unhappy with their appearance since they began using video conferencing apps due to the ongoing pandemic.

In another poll posted by Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine, 40% of participants stated that they now plan to seek out cosmetic treatments solely based on their appearance-related concerns stemming from ongoing video conferencing use.

Most Sought After Procedures Related to the Zoom Boom

According to both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, three cosmetic surgical procedures took 2020 by storm, and they included:

• Rhinoplasty
• Eyelid Surgery
• Facelifts

Of course, other standard procedures included liposuction due to increased sedentary lifestyles, Botox for chronic stress caused by the ongoing pandemic, and cosmetic surgery for those who have suffered from Zoom Dysmorphia, such as breast augmentation or breast reduction.

Feeling the Effects of the ‘Zoom Boom’? Dr. Binder Can Help!

If you are feeling the effects of the Zoom Boom and are starting to feel the adverse effects, don’t worry, Dr. Binder is here to help!

He is Board Certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. He is also known for his outstanding achievements and contributions in his field.

Have questions about a particular procedure? Contact us today for more information!