April 2025 Newsletter

Happy Spring, Lotus Family! You asked, and we answered. We are talking all things Botox this month at Tuttle Plastic Surgery, including addressing some of the most heard of myths related to the subject of.

Botox is a brand name of a neurotoxic substance called botulinum-A, and it can be administered for hundreds of medical reasons. In the world of plastic surgery, practitioners use Botox primarily to smooth out face and neck lines that are unfavorable appearing to the patient and is therefore considered a cosmetic procedure. The injections work by blocking nerve signals to muscles preventing them to strain and/or contract, ultimately creating a smooth appearance in areas treated.

Using Botox for its cosmetic results is just one of the hundreds of otherwise therapeutic benefits of the drug. Beside injecting facial muscles, a plastic surgeon might utilize Botox to achieve a therapeutic effect, such as injecting a spastic muscle affected by surgery, or, injecting a muscle that has tightened so much that joint extension is difficult to perform or maintain.

Myths about Botox! LOTUS has asked, and we have the answers for you!

What areas would I treat with Botox? Common areas are the forehead, in between the eyebrows, and at crow’s feet. Several additional areas may be treated also, including the chin, lip, nose, frown lines, and neck.

What if the wrinkles are there even at rest? Lines/wrinkles visible while at rest are treatable in most circumstances...

Interested in reading about more Botox myths? Check out our blog where we answer the top 8 most common questions about Botox that we get on the topic for a full breakdown!