Your Ophthalmologist is Your Best Source for Botox
Botox has been a popular trend for many years and its popularity is only growing. As a result, all different kinds of places from nail salons to dermatology offices have begun offering Botox treatments. However, if you’re looking for an experienced and knowledgeable doctor to perform your Botox treatment in the safest and most efficient manner, you should consider visiting your ophthalmologist.
Here are 4 reasons to go to an ophthalmologist for Botox treatments:
Ophthalmologists Used it First: You may not know it but ophthalmologists have had experience with Botox for decades, using it to treat multiple eye conditions including muscle disorders and spasms. At one point, ophthalmologists were the only ones who even had access to the drug.- They Have Experience: While the “need” for the Botox may be different, the necessary skills are the same. Ophthalmologists have been injecting Botox into the muscles of the eye for years, in order to limit movement or overactive blinking and help align the eyes. With that experience, they understand the drug well enough to know how to inject Botox with the goal of softening wrinkles.
- They Understand the Eyes: No one understands the complex muscles of the eyes and surrounding areas better than an ophthalmologist. Plenty of doctors perform Botox along with other procedures, but ophthalmologists work with eyes day in and day out and understand the science behind them, as well as the movement and muscles. They perform complex eyelid and cosmetic surgeries and procedures, and as a result have an intricate understanding of the anatomy of the eye and lids.
- Some Ophthalmologists are Oculoplastic Surgeons: Oculoplastic surgeons are board-certified ophthalmologists who specialize in reconstructive, cosmetic, and corrective eye surgery. They have advanced, highly specialized plastic surgery training and have the qualifications and experience needed to ensure that your Botox is done correctly.
Ophthalmologists have been successfully using Botox for decades. They are experts in the field and have the knowledge and experience needed to use the drug to treat eye conditions as well as smooth wrinkles and fine lines. Botox treatments can help you get the face you always wanted and as the last place you want to experience a cosmetic mishap, it’s important to ensure that you go to a doctor that knows how to perform the job properly, and that doctor is an ophthalmologist. To learn more about why you should go to an ophthalmologist for Botox treatments or to schedule your Botox appointment with me, leading ophthalmologist Dr. Shareen Greenbaum, click here.