:: Botox :: Lisa Topham, R.N. 203-831-8029

It’s so simple. By injecting small, targeted doses of this purified protein into specific muscles of the face, harsh lines and wrinkles melt away—with virtually no down time.

Lisa was invited to participate in Allergan’s roundtable discussion as a leading nurse injector in July 2009.

Most often resulting in frown lines, crow’s feet and down-turned corners of the mouth, these hyperactive muscles that cause wrinkling are the first to give away age. FDA-approved in 2002, this cost-effective treatment to eliminate the look of age and stress is one of the safest injectables in use today.

But the secret lies in restoring the look of youth without removing the ability to make expressions. Lisa was one of the first nurses in Connecticut to inject Botox and has performed the procedure successfully on countless patients. Contracted by product manufacturer Allergan, and always on the cutting edge of new treatments, Lisa conducts training seminars for physicians and nurses on advanced injecting techniques.

During consultation, Lisa asks patients to animate facial muscles in order to find their natural expressions. Then, using a fine needle, Botox is carefully injected to relax movements, causing corresponding lines and wrinkles to vanish.

Botox injections can effectively raise sagging eyebrows—lifting the forehead without surgery. Results occur over several days and typically last three-six months. When used in conjunction with soft tissue fillers, a complete rejuvenation of the face can be achieved.

Botox can also be used to reduce excessive sweating of the palms, soles of feet and underarms, with results typically lasting six-nine months.

Prices vary.