Avoid "poker Face" Botox - Jacksonville Plastic Surgeons Tell How

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"Don't let an outdated notion keep you from enjoying the benefits of Botox," he tells potential clients. "The days of women and men wanting that harsh, plastic look are long over and the best physicians know how to give you a natural, expression-friendly look with Botox."

In terms of cosmetic procedures, Botox is still a relatively new. The FDA first approved Botox as a cosmetic treatment in 2002 - less than a decade ago. When it hit, it hit big and within just a few years, some argued that a segment of the population had begun to look eerily like a party scene from the 2004 film "The Stepford Wives."

Today, the novelty of Botox has worn off a bit and patients - both celebrity and civilian - are opting for a more natural, refreshed look. In fact, it's been confirmed that many of the celebrities who claim to have sworn off Botox aren't being totally truthful. They're still Botox patients, but they're asking for injections of smaller amounts. They're seeking, and finding, a balance between meeting the demand for a youthful, healthy look and still being able to deliver the range of emotions that a film or television ...
... role calls for.

If you're considering Botox, Jacksonville's Dr. Garcia of Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery has a few tips:

1. See only a reputable Botox provider: "I highly recommend going to a board-certified plastic surgeon for Botox injections," Dr. Garcia says. "We are proven professionals with in-depth knowledge of the facial anatomy, unlike many of the dentists or boutique practitioners offering Botox today. We know just how a procedure will affect the facial skin, muscles and bones and most have hospital privileges should something go wrong, such as an unexpected allergic reaction to Botox in a new patient."
2. Ask to see patient's before-and-after photos: "A reputable physician will not only offer this, but insist upon it. Word of mouth is one thing, but seeing is believing and potential patients both want and deserve to know exactly what kind of results they can expect."
3. Don't ask for too much: "Some patients still love that ultra-smooth look. Be sure you clearly communicate your goals and expectations for your new look with your physician. Your face is no place to make assumptions or to allow your physician to make assumptions."

To find out more, contact Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery at 904-247-8522 or at info@garciainstitute.com.

As double Board Certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Dr. Phillip and Roberto Garcia of Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery and Reviva Medical Spaare specialists in plastic reconstructive and cosmetic surgery for aging face procedures, rhinoplasty (nasal surgery), and eyelid plastic surgery.