Somerset County Botox

If you are looking for a solution to fine lines and wrinkles related to muscle movement, Paul J. Carniol, M.D., F.A.C.S. offers a variety of non-surgical treatments at his Summit, New Jersey practice. A Union County Botox ® and Dysport ® provider, Dr. Carniol can help you diminish the appearance of dynamic frown lines and wrinkles between the forehead and brows, as well as the smile lines next to your eyes. Individuals throughout Essex County, Hunterdon County, and Somerset County who have undergone Botox and/or Dysport injections have achieved smoother, younger-looking skin at his practice.

Botox Cosmetic vs. Dysport, Dysport Cosmetic

Union County plastic surgeon Dr. Carniol offers both Dysport and Botox to his patients. Both of these injectables are used to smooth deep, persistent lines between the brows and forehead and diminish the appearance of crow's feet (lines around the eyes), which are related to facial expressions. These non-invasive treatments accomplish this by relaxing the muscles that cause the lines to form; results typically last up to four months.

Although Botox is distributed by Allergan and Dysport is distributed by Medicis, these medications work similarly. They both are used to weaken selected muscles that cause facial wrinkles and facial lines associated with facial motion. By weakening these muscles, the wrinkles and lines around your eyes and forehead can be reduced or eliminated for a few months. Most people will return to their pretreatment appearance when the benefits wear off; a small number will have some residual improvement that can last a few more months. Many Somerset County Botox patients report that it wears off after a few months but some patients will report that it has "worked" for up to eight months.

Although used by physicians across the globe for numerous patients over the years, some of the cosmetic uses of Botox or Dysport are FDA "off label" as the studies for the FDA were performed only for the "11" between and above the eyebrows. When used in the relatively lower doses, which are used for treating facial wrinkles, there have been no dose related side effects. The FDA has placed a black box warning for these medications when rarely used in multiple higher doses, some of these include spasms of larger muscles, and more significant effects on the body have also been reported. These effects have not been reported when used in lower doses on the smaller muscles of the face for cosmetic improvements.

In addition to Botox and Dysport, Dr. Carniol also uses facial fillers, such as Juvederm T, Restylane ®, Perlane ®, and Radiesse ®, as well as facial fat grafts. They are typically used to fill in fine lines and wrinkles, as well as add volume to the lips, cheeks, and chin. These may be used in combination with Botox and Dysport or performed separately. As a cosmetic and plastic surgery professional who treats patients from Somerset County with facial fillers, as well as patients from Hunterdon County, Essex County, Union County and other New Jersey counties, Dr. Carniol can evaluate and discuss your options for treatment based on your anatomy, condition, and goals.

In addition, Dr. Carniol offers various laser treatments for facial rejuvenation. Some of the commonly used lasers include fractional carbon dioxide lasers (CO2), YSGG (Pearl ® fractional), Titan lasers, and vascular lasers, which are the latest "solid state" technologies.

To see some examples of Dr. Carniol's Somerset, Essex and Hunterdon County Botox patient's results, before and after photos are available. Some of which are available to view on this site.

Union County Wrinkle Treatment Professional

Individuals throughout Union County, Somerset County, Hunterdon County, and Essex County as well as other counties who are interested in Dysport or Botox may anticipate TLC at Dr. Carniol's practice.

Dr. Carniol is the current President of the New Jersey Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. From 2006 to 2009, he was listed in Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. as one of the top physicians in the New York metro area and also in Americas Top Plastic Surgeons by the Consumers Research Council of America in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Carniol is the director of the biannual Facial Reconstruction Course, which is given at the New Jersey Medical School that has previously been endorsed by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS).

He has lectured across the nation on topics such as aesthetic rejuvenation, cosmetic procedures, rhinoplasty, nasal reconstruction, lasers, facial lasers, and new technologies. Dr. Carniol has contributed multiple articles published in medical journals. He also serves as host and producer of Home Town Television's "Beyond Health."

He has edited or co-edited four books for physicians, including Aesthetic Rejuvenation: Challenges and Solutions, A World Perspective, Laser Skin Rejuvenation Facial Rejuvenation, and Clinical Procedures in Laser Skin Rejuvenation. He is also co-editing a forthcoming book for physicians on facial fillers.

If you would like to schedule a consultation at the practice of Dr. Carniol, and you are from Hunterdon County or other New Jersey County areas, regarding Botox, Dysport or any other cosmetic procedures, please call (908) 598-1400.