Botox^® in Portland

Learn About the Injectable
for Vancouver, Salem,
and All of Oregon

BOTOX^® Cosmetic injections, as well as education on its distinct properties and benefits, are available to Oregon patients seeking a more youthful look that does not require surgery. This popular cosmetic treatment is known for its ability to quickly and effectively rejuvenate a person's appearance by temporarily smoothing out forehead wrinkles, frown lines, and crow's feet. These dynamic wrinkles, which can be treated with BOTOX^® at Portland's Waldorf Center for Plastic Surgery, have repetitive muscle movements as their underlying cause and can remain visible even with the skin at rest.

A medication made of a safe, low-dose amount of the purified protein called botulinum toxin, BOTOX^® causes temporary paralysis of the contracted muscle. Results usually take five to 14 days to reach full effect, and the effects last an average of three to four months.*

Who Injects BOTOX^® at The Waldorf Center?

At The Waldorf Center, all of our doctors personally administer BOTOX^®, as do our physician assistants, registered nurses, and nurse practitioners. Your injector will carefully target specific points in key muscles with an eye for health, safety, and ultimate aesthetic results.

Patients are encouraged to work with the team member who makes them feel most comfortable. A solid relationship with your injector is beneficial, especially for patients who plan to return regularly for touch-up visits to maintain their results.

More information on our injectors' depth of experience and the importance of selecting a recognized and reputable BOTOX^® provider is available.

Your BOTOX^® Consultation

We believe you need to be well informed about BOTOX^® so that you can make an informed decision about your procedure and your injector. This includes the results you can expect and the process of preparing for the treatment. We will meet with you about your concerns and personal goals. We will examine you and tell you what we can accomplish for you. We will also advise you what the treatment will involve in terms specific to your case.

Choosing an injector is an intensely personal decision, and we encourage you to ask questions of our team. We want you to feel comfortable with us and your decision to receive injections at The Waldorf Center in Portland.

Your BOTOX^® Procedure

Injections take only a few minutes and are done using an ultrathin needle. There is some mild discomfort from the needle, but we will ice the area for added comfort pre-treatment. A topical anesthetic is rarely necessary.

Recovering from BOTOX^®

BOTOX^® requires no recovery period, although you may experience some mild bruising or tenderness at the injection sites. Do not rub or massage the treated areas for 24 hours. The results will gradually show over the next two weeks and in most cases will last three to four months.* Patients who want to maintain their results can return for follow-up treatments.

What Does BOTOX^® Cost in Portland?

There are some details about BOTOX^®, cost included, that are best discussed at your consultation. This is because every patient is different, each with a starting point and cosmetic goals that require a customized amount of BOTOX^®. Cost is determined by the number of injections necessary to achieve the desired correction.

What Treatments Complement BOTOX^® at the Waldorf Center?

Since BOTOX^® Cosmetic is most frequently applied to two specific areas of the face and works to smooth out wrinkles, patients often ask for complementary treatments to address symptoms of facial volume loss.

Dermal fillers work by providing the benefits of naturally occurring hyaluronic acid and collagen, serving to fill in wrinkles and lines around the mouth. One product in particular, Juvéderm Voluma^®, restores volume to the cheek area to reduce the severity of hollows and provide a temporary lift to raise sagging tissue.*

Also, though the unique properties of BOTOX^® make it an effective choice for treating wrinkles, it does not address pigmentation or texture problems. Sciton^® Halo^™ can even out discolorations and similar irregularities, as well as smooth out rough patches.

These options can be combined in various ways to provide a customized treatment plan designed to give you a refreshed look that appears natural and balanced.

If you want longer-lasting results, consider a brow lift or eyelid surgery to refresh the upper portion of the face.