Cosmetic Procedures

Botox©

Drs. Kimberly Johnson and Erica Magers at Charlotte Medical Group offe cosmetic Botox treatments to men and women who want to improve their appearance and help erase the signs of time. Botox is administered by injection. It works to visibly smooth and soften lines and wrinkles, according to Johnson.

“People use Botox for a number of areas where they want to look younger,” explains Johnson, who has been certified in Botox therapy for nearly three years. “One of the most common uses is to reduce frown lines between eyebrows, but there are also benefits to using it on the forehead and around the eyes, among other places.”

Improvements are typically seen within a few days and may last up to four months, although results may vary, says Johnson.

Magers, who is trained in dermatology as well as family medicine, points out that there is minimal discomfort with the procedure. The average appointment time for a Botox injection is 20 to 30 minutes, and there are minimal side effects.

“It’s safe, quick and easy,” she explains.

Botox is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium. According to Magers, it works by blocking the transmission of nerve impulses to the injected muscles, thus reducing the activity of the muscles that cause persistent lines to form.

Botox is now the number-one cosmetic service in the country, according to Johnson. It is utilized by both women and men.

“Last year there were about three million cosmetic treatments with Botox,” she says. “Of these, 10 percent were men.”

Cosmetic Botox treatments are not covered by insurance. HGB's rate is $12 per unit; the number of units administered depends on which areas are being treated. Payment is expected at the time of service. Patients must be over 18 years of age.

People interested in having Botox should call Charlotte Medical Group for an appointment at
517-541-5848.