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Clinton Township Family Dentist Persichetti Dental 586-226-2700

PERSICHETTI DENTAL
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Meet the Team
  • Facial Esthetics
  • Restorative and Cosmetics
  • Children's Dentistry
  • Removable Prosthetics
  • Emergency Services
  • Financial
  • Tour the Office
  • Patient Forms
  • Make an appointment
  • Current Promotions

Fall will be here before we know it Let those wrinkles fall off your face as well Call us to book your free Botox consultation today!

Introductory pricing as follows: Xeomin @ $10.50/unit Normal pricing @ $14.50/unit

    Dr. Jennifer Persichetti completed the Botulinum Toxin Course offered by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics in June 2024. Whether you're looking to smooth fine lines or obtain relief from chronic headaches or facial pain, Botox may be a great option for you. Schedule your free consult today

    Learn more about Botox and it's mechanism of action

    What is Botox and is it safe?

    Botulinum toxin is a manufactured injectable medication used therapeutically and esthetically to reduce the strength of targeted muscle tissue.


    There are 7 different types of Botulinum toxins- we are using Botulinum toxin Type A.


    The active molecule is a highly refined purified protein. There is absolutely NO bacteria in these products.

    Botulinum Toxin A Mechanism of Action

    Botox mechanism of action

    The skin's natural state is smooth, but wrinkles happen because the muscle motor underneath it. At the level of the neuromuscular junction, the nerve will release a chemical called acetylcholine and this will tell the muscle to contract. Over time with this ongoing muscle movement will cause the overlying skin to wrinkle. 


    By injecting Botulinum Toxin into the underlying muscle, we are allowing the protein to bind at the level of the neuromuscular junction and it works by blocking the release of acetylcholine, and as a result the muscle will not contract, and over the next week or two, you will start to see the smoothing and diminishing of fine lines and wrinkles. 

    Average dosing of Xeomin based on muscle group

    Forehead

    Frontalis + Glabellar Area

    Frontalis

    10-14 units

    Forehead muscle that causes horizontal wrinkles above the eyebrows

    Glabellar region- procerus & corrugators

    10-30 units

    The vertical lines or 'elevens' between the eyebrows

    * Please note that while the Glabellar area can be done alone, the Frontalis area will need the Glabellar to be done with it. 


    Due to muscle recruitment if only the frontalis muscle were treated, the Glabellar would work even harder, and lines or elevens between the eyebrows that were slight or non-existent will be deepened, causing the 'angry Botox' look.


    Crows feet

    Hey, the crows called- they want their feet back!

    Lateral Portion of the Obicularis Occulus

    4-12 units/ eye

    Radial Lip Lines/ Smokers Lines

    With the Stanley craze these lines will become more prevalent

    Orbicularis Oris Muscle

    3.5-7 units

    Temporalis muscle

    Tired of being worn out from migraines or tension headaches? Botox can aid in reducing the intensity and duration of headaches

    10-50 units/side

    Please note that the Temporalis muscle will need to be treated bilaterally.


    Masseter muscle- Relief from TMJ/ pain from grinding/bruxing

    Although an occlusal guard will give your teeth protection from nighttime grinding, Botox injections at this muscle at the corner of your jaw can help aid in any pain or discomfort

    10-50 units/side

    Please note that the Masseter muscle will need to be treated bilaterally.

    *Please note that while these are averages of dosing needed, units needed will both depend on the level of muscle activity already present, as well as the individual patient's anatomy. Please don't forget to schedule your two-week follow up with the Doctor. Any enhancements that may be needed can only be done at this follow up. If you are unable to make this appointment, you will need to wait the full 3 months to allow the toxin to wear off before any more can be added.

    American Academy of Facial Esthetics

    Dr. Jenny at the American Academy of Facial Esthetics Botox Level I Course 6/28/24

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    As a general dentist office, we treat patients of all ages and stages of dental treatment.


    Dr. Jennifer Persichetti will provide you with quality dental care with an artistic touch.


    Give us a call today- we'd love to make you smile.

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