Looking for a non-surgical way to soften wrinkles and achieve a smoother, more refreshed appearance? Neurotoxins are among today’s most prevalent non-surgical cosmetic treatments. There are subtle differences between the treatments in terms of onset, tissue responsiveness to the injection, and longevity.
Dr. Ellen Mahony will explain these differences to you and customize a treatment plan for you, often combining multiple products to achieve your goals. These non-surgical injections soften and often eliminate lines and wrinkles across the forehead, around the eyes (crow’s feet), near the mouth, and between the eyebrows.
Benefits of Neurotoxins
Dr. Mahony, a board-certified plastic surgeon, can use neurotoxins to soften your look and add subtle contours to your face. With keen knowledge of facial anatomy, Ellen balances facial asymmetry and brow position to create a non-surgical eyebrow lift.
The treatment is remarkably quick, simple, and comfortable, and you’ll see dramatic results after just a few days.
How Neurotoxins Work
Neurotoxins that address lines related to facial movement are made from a purified, diluted protein. When one of these products is injected into specific muscles in tiny amounts, it relaxes facial muscles and allows the overlying skin to smooth out. Neurotoxins are ideal for treating “dynamic wrinkles” caused by both facial expressions and repetitive movements, such as raising your eyebrows or furrowing your brow.
How Much Neurotoxin Will You Need?
The amount of neurotoxin Dr. Mahony uses is completely personalized to best achieve your aesthetic goals. As an experienced and skilled plastic surgeon, she will refine your treatment to ensure that the outcome is neither overly obvious nor diminishes your ability to express yourself and communicate.
Introducing Neurotoxin Lite!
Curious about neurotoxin treatments but not quite ready for a full treatment? Neurotoxin Lite offers a more conservative introduction for patients who want to learn what neurotoxins can do without feeling overtreated.
Dr. Mahony takes time to discuss your goals, evaluate your facial anatomy and muscle movement, and explain where treatment may be helpful. She can then customize the amount and placement of neurotoxin to soften targeted lines while preserving the expressions that make you look like yourself.
Neurotoxin Lite is designed to be educational and low-pressure, with treatment tailored to your comfort level, priorities, and budget.
Neurotoxin Lite may be ideal if you:
- Are trying neurotoxins for the first time
- Feel nervous about injections or worry about looking “frozen”
- Are unsure whether now is the right time to start
- Want to begin with a conservative amount of product
- Prefer subtle changes that preserve natural expression
- Want to prioritize treatment areas within a specific budget
If you are new to aesthetic treatments or simply prefer to start small, Neurotoxin Lite offers an opportunity to experience a customized treatment before deciding which approach makes sense for you going forward.
Why Choose Dr. Ellen Mahony for Neurotoxins
Dr. Ellen Mahony takes a refined, personalized approach to neurotoxin treatments, focusing on subtle enhancement and natural-looking facial rejuvenation. She carefully evaluates facial anatomy, muscle movement, and aesthetic goals to create balanced results that soften wrinkles while preserving natural expression.
Patients choose Dr. Mahony because of her:
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Board certification in plastic surgery
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Extensive cosmetic and reconstructive surgery training
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Sophisticated, natural-looking aesthetic philosophy
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Personalized treatment plans
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Attention to facial harmony and detail
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Boutique patient experience focused on comfort and care
Refresh Your Appearance With Neurotoxins in Westport, CT
Neurotoxins offer a quick, effective way to soften expression lines and maintain a smoother, more youthful appearance with little downtime. Dr. Ellen Mahony provides personalized neurotoxin treatments designed to refresh your appearance while preserving your natural facial expression and beauty.
To learn more about neurotoxins in Westport and Fairfield, contact Dr. Ellen Mahony, MD at 203-221-0102 to schedule your private consultation.
ASK DR. MAHONY
I feel it is important to customize the treatment and fee structure to each unique individual. Let’s look at the forehead again. A younger person may have very few lines which are not deep and only need three injections. In comparison, an older person who has many deep, etched lines may require six injections. If you are paying by the “area,” one of these people is probably over paying and the other is under paying for this “forehead area.” In addition, the amount of product in each injection can vary. As an example, I may use two units in some places and four units in others. I prefer to customize the treatment to each person so that you are only paying for what you actually use. You are unique and your treatment should be also! This almost always creates a savings for you!
The best way to find out is to come to my office for a consultation. It really is best to see an experienced board certified plastic surgeon who understands the many nuances of facial anatomy, the relationships between facial muscles and the unique picture that your face presents. These days it is true that “everybody” seems to be injecting Botox. However, most are not injecting it well. The devil is in the details…confidently understanding that your goals may only require a couple of units rather than talking you into over treating (and overpaying) for an area. When it comes to your face, the coupon deal may not be the best deal for you.
I would like to learn about your goals, so we will talk for a bit in the beginning. Next, I’ll clean your face and use a pencil to mark where each injection will be placed and map this in your chart for future reference. I’ll explain the markings to you and how they relate to your goals. We will also talk with you about your budget and explain to you the cost of the treatment, allowing you to prioritize your treatment goals. You’ll be glad to know that my interest is to achieve your goal, as much as is possible, within your budget. The injections are done gently, with your comfort in mind…there are no surprise pokes! You won’t notice that you feel differently as the neurotoxin becomes active. But over the course of several days, you will notice that your facial expressions soften.
Yes. Tiny injections to the lip muscle will reduce the muscle tone. The lip skin is tightly adherent to the underlying muscle. The contraction of the muscle causes the vertical skin lines. Reducing the muscle tone will help the existing lines to relax and prevent formation of new, deeper lines.
Not really. However, neurotoxins can create the illusion of a higher seated brow with treatment to the muscles surrounding the eye and brow. By slightly relaxing a combination of muscles, the relationship between the outer and inner brow shifts, and the tail end of the brow may look higher. As an experienced board certified plastic surgeon, I am confident that I can advise you of how successful this combination may be for you.
Thick vertical neck bands that “pop” off the neck are a sure sign of aging. One of the simplest ways to soften that look is to inject the muscle with a small amount of neurotoxin to relax the tension. This is often referred to as the non-surgical neck lift. Once the skin becomes lax and saggy, it will be time to consider a surgical neck lift.
Before the lines become visible at rest, so probably in your mid-30’s to early 40’s. Can you imagine how rested and relaxed you will look long term with the benefit of an early start? Many of our animation lines result from facial postures we unknowingly assume and repeatedly perform out of habit. An early start with these products will tame some of this habitual movement and almost retrain our facial muscles to behave- relieving us of the haggard, worn look previously expected with aging. Finally a chance to look as good as you feel long term!
Yes. Breaking some of the facial postural habits early on will reduce your tendency to engage those muscles as forcefully when you express yourself in the future. Over time, this in itself will create fewer facial lines. In addition, you will probably need less product over time. For example, at the beginning, you may need five injections for the vertical lines between the brows. But eventually, you may only need three. This is the level of detail that a board-certified plastic surgeon, such as myself, can share with you.
Every person is different, but there is a trend. Usually, the time between injections varies from 3 to 6 months. Although you may need fewer injections over time, keeping the schedule that works for you is key to maintaining that soft, supple look. Once you are off that schedule, expect the lines to recur.
Usually, men need more. Just as men usually have more overall muscle bulk, their facial muscles are similarly more developed. For that reason, men may need more injections to get a good result.
Most patients describe the injections as a quick pinch or mild sting. The needles are very fine, and treatment is typically brief. Dr. Mahony maps the planned injection sites beforehand and performs the injections with patient comfort in mind.
The injections themselves generally take only several minutes. Your overall appointment may be longer if Dr. Mahony is assessing your facial movement, discussing your goals, mapping injection sites, or developing a treatment plan.
Avoid rubbing or firmly massaging the treated areas unless Dr. Mahony instructs you otherwise. You will receive specific aftercare guidance regarding exercise and other activities based on your treatment.
Temporary redness, swelling, tenderness, soreness, or bruising can occur at the injection sites. Some patients may also experience a temporary headache or weakness in a nearby muscle. Dr. Mahony will review the potential risks and side effects with you before treatment.
A cool compress applied gently to the area may help with mild swelling or discomfort. Avoid pressing or rubbing the injection sites. Be sure to discuss medications or supplements that may affect bruising with your medical provider rather than stopping them on your own. Dr Mahony offers a wonderful Tissue Repair Gel to help with any bruising that may occur following your injections.
Neurotoxins reduce targeted muscle activity that repeatedly creases the skin. Beginning treatment before expression lines become deeply etched at rest may help limit repetitive creasing over time.
There is no single “right age” to begin. Dr. Mahony considers your facial movement, existing lines, anatomy, and goals when determining whether treatment is appropriate.
If you notice a change in your usual response, Dr. Mahony can reassess your facial movement and dosage
