BOTOX®

BOTOX® is a very popular and safe procedure. Your BOTOX® injection will be performed by Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Douglas M, Senderoff, MD, FACS as an quick out-patient procedure in either his Manhattan or Westchester, New York office. The BOTOX® procedure takes less than 15 minutes and you can immediately get cack to your daily routine without any discomfort. If you have sensitive skin the BOTOX® injection may leave a small red dot which may persist for the remainder of the day - this can easily be covered with make-up.

How is BOTOX® injected?
BOTOX® is injected into the affected muscles by the NYC Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Douglas Senderoff, MD, FACS, will determine which muscles need to be treated.

Does the BOTOX® injection hurt?
Some people report minor, temporary discomfort from the injection. BOTOX® is reconstituted with sterile, preservative-free, normal saline for injection. The neutral pH of the injected solution, in combination with the fine-gauge needle your doctor will use, can help to minimize any injection-related pain. Most patients report that BOTOX® injections do not hurt.

When will BOTOX® start to work?
The effects of BOTOX® ® will become apparent within three days and will continue to become more apparent over the next two weeks.

How long with the effects of BOTOX® last?
BOTOX® offers sustained relief. The effects of BOTOX® will normally last for 3 - 4 months. Treatments can be continued as long as your condition responds to BOTOX®. After this period the effects BOTOX® of will start to wear off, the injected muscles will become more active and creases may return.

Usually, BOTOX® treatment is required approximately four times per year. Because symptoms can change over time, the amount and duration of relief you'll experience can vary. The Manhattan Plastic Surgeon can determine how to achieve the best possible results with BOTOX® .

How can I find out if BOTOX® is covered by my health insurance?
The BOTOX® Program Reimbursement Hotline has been helping the NYC Plastic Surgeon's patients get answers to their BOTOX® reimbursement questions for years. In addition, BOTOX® has more than a decade of reimbursement experience with insurance carriers and health care providers. It is this experience that has resulted in BOTOX® coverage by most payers, including Medicare and Medicaid; particularly for cervical dystonia.

Some insurance plans cover BOTOX® under the medical benefit and others cover BOTOX® under the pharmacy benefit. To find out how BOTOX® is covered under your insurance plan, call the BOTOX® ADVANTAGE Program Reimbursement Hotline, toll-free, at 1-800-530-6680.

If you have any questions about BOTOX® or you would like to be treated with BOTOX® or any other plastic surgery procedures, please feel free to contact us at our Manhattan or Westchester, New York offices.