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Micro Botox: San Francisco Bay Area

Micro Botox Platinum Injector Micro (also known as meso or intradermal) Botox is a technique that was developed in recent years to treat fine lines, wrinkles, and in some cases even acne. In this procedure, Botox is highly diluted into a solution of skin-hydrating agents, and then injected in small doses into the dermis—the inner layer of your skin—in various places on the face and neck.

How Micro Botox Works

Micro Botox injections cause your sweat glands, as well as your sebaceous glands (which secrete an oil that can contribute to the development of acne), to shrink and atrophy; they also visibly reduce pore size. The result of these changes is skin that is smoother, clearer, and less oily. And since the injections are made superficially instead of into the facial muscles, Micro Botox does not cause the loss of movement—the "frozen" effect—that regular Botox treatments can. Rather, Micro Botox works just underneath the surface of your skin to fill out the lines and wrinkles being targeted, leading to a translucent glow that makes your skin look healthy and more youthful.

Watch Dr. Rajagopal perform a Micro Botox treatment:

Micro Botox Treatment

Dr. Rajagopal delivers Micro Botox using tiny needles to place the injections strategically in various locations on the face and neck, just below the skin's surface. Some patients find the procedure uncomfortable, but not extraordinarily so. Some patients experience erythema—redness of the skin—after treatment, which can last for around 72 hours afterward. Course of treatment (number of visits required and their frequency) can vary from patient to patient, depending on factors such as skin quality and level of sun exposure between treatments.

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If you have oily skin, acne, or fine lines and wrinkles on your face and neck, Micro Botox is an effective, fast-acting treatment that may be a great solution for you. If you wish to learn more about this cutting-edge technique—or if you want to schedule a free consultation with Dr. Rajagopal—contact the San Francisco Plastic Surgery & Laser Center at 415-392-3333; you'll be taking the first step toward younger, healthier-looking skin.