What is Dr Di Saias Philosophy on Botulinium Toxin?
” These toxins when used conservatively can improve facial wrinkles. They can be used by those with little experience to make you look pretty silly. To avoid this in the practice, Dr Di Saia administers these treatments personally (no nurses or assistants) and limits the areas of treatment to limit problems. He will not treat “whole foreheads” as the risk of “dropping the eyebrows” is real. The best areas for treatment are at the base of the nose (where it meets the forehead) and the “Crow’s Feet” near the lower eyelids. “What are BOTOX® and MYOBLOC®?” These therapeutic agents are derived from the bacterium, Clostridium Botulinum. Also known as Botulinum Toxin Types A and B respectively they are produced in the laboratory and provided in extremely small doses. They are used in the treatment of several conditions associated with overactive muscle activity. Some of these have been found to be of benefit cosmetically. Botulinum Toxin Types A & B are the most studied of the seven different
